Fire on train in Pakistan kills 10 after gas canister blast

The fire destroyed three of the train's carriages near the town of Rahim Yar Khan in the south of Punjab province.
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Chile cancels APEC trade summit and major climate gathering after riots

The abrupt move - which came after weeks of riots over inequality in Chile that have left at least 18 people dead - plunged the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting into disarray, with participating countries caught off-guard and no alternative venue lined up.
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Amit Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate Patel’s birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off a run to commemorate the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the national cap
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A mushrooming model of nature’s calendar

Sprouts appear on same day for 3 years in Miyawaki plot
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Morning digest: Jammu and Kashmir ceases to be a State; Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.
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Hero dog returns to duty after Baghdadi raid, says U.S. general

The dog is a four-year veteran of the SOCOM Canine Program and has been a member of approximately 50 combat missions, US Central Command Commander General Kenneth McKenzie told reporters at a Pentagon news conference on Wednesday.
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At least 3 killed, including child, in attack in Mexico City

The Mexico City prosecutor’s office said a 4-year-old boy was killed in the attack just after midnight.
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Facebook contractor Cognizant to exit content moderation business

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp , one of Facebook Inc's content review contractors, said on Wednesday it would shut its content moderation busines
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R K Mathur sworn in as Ladakh Lt Governor

Radha Krishna Mathur was on Thursday sworn-in as the first Lt Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, which came into existence after bifurcation of J
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Cognizant raises full-year revenue forecast, gives two-year cost saving plan

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Wednesday announced plans to cut costs as it looks to offset a decline in spending by financial companies on it
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Third strong earthquake this month jolts southern Philippines

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.5 magnitude quake was centered 10 km deep (6 miles) near Kisante town.
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President’s rule revoked in Jammu and Kashmir after 2 UTs created

The President’s rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was on Thursday revoked following bifurcation of the State into two Union Territories. Th
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Former CIA Director Brennan: votes were swayed by Russian influence operation

Brennan said there was no question there was some effect possibly affecting the final result itself, which brought Republican Donald Trump to the presidency.
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Peru announces reforms to “improve lives” as protests rock neighboring countries

The move, although contested in Peru's courts, was widely supported by Peruvians and opened the door for Mr. Vizcarra to push through reforms.
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President, HM Shah pay floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

Modi government has been observing Patel’s birth anniversary as ‘Ekta Diwas’ or National Unity Day since 2014
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Twitter bans political ads ahead of 2020 U.S. election

Social media companies, including Facebook, face growing pressure to stop carrying ads that spread false information that could steer elections
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Samsung Electronics Q3 net profit falls 56%

Samsung's profit has slumped on-year for four consecutive quarters and it is expected to fall again in the current quarter, analysts say
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Maoist killings anti-democratic: MP

‘Checking protests from becoming armed attacks is duty of govt.’
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Award for philanthropist

Homoeopathic doctor and philanthropist K.P. Nandakumar has won this year’s Sasthaaram Award instituted by the Thamarakkulam Sri Sabarimala Ayyappa Swa
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Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid

The Pentagon released video and photos on Wednesday of the U.S. special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr
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Congress will play role of strong Opposition: Selja

Will raise public issues , she says
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New IS leader could replace Baghdadi in weeks: U.S. official

The Islamic State group’s leadership has a “deep bench” and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the U.S
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An app that offers a patient ear to relieve mental stress

Moodcafe provides individuals grappling with anxiety, loneliness and suicidal thoughts with trained listeners whom they can confide in
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