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Elephants, tigers kill one human a day in India
India has lost vast swathes of forests to urbanisation in recent decades, forcing animals into human-occupied zones
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Scaramucci out as Trump's new chief of staff takes reins
Trump has parted ways with a number of top officials beyond Priebus, Scaramucci
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Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade siege
The Saudi-led bloc has demanded the termination of regional news giant Al-Jazeera
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With focus on Afghan policy, US team due in Islamabad tomorrow
Alice Wells leads delegation to Pakistan as Trump devises new strategy for South Asia
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Trump removes Scaramucci as communications director
Three unidentified people close to the decision told The New York Times on Monday
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Pak-China military-to-military cooperation pillar of bilateral ties: Chinese envoy
Gen Qamar says Pak-China enviable relationship finds no parallel in the world
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British-American woman conquers K2, hoists Pakistan's flag
Vanessa O'Brien, 52, is the first American woman to climb the treacherous mountain
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Algerian army kills six armed militants
Weapons and ammunition were also recovered
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Britain's Prince Philip to retire this week
The prince is the longest-serving consort in British history
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Honolulu mayor signs ban on texting while crossing street
Law pushed by high school students takes effect from October 25 this year
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John Abraham says trafficking is 'serious threat to humanity'
Actor says root cause is vulnerability of people: due to poverty, conflicts, inequality and illiteracy
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Yemeni man executed for rape, murder of 3-year-old
The public execution was widely aired on Huthi-run media in Yemen, framed as an example
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Islamic State claims attack on Iraq embassy in Kabul
Security forces evacuate embassy staff
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Over 100 Indian military veterans lambaste Modi for attacks on Muslims, Dalits
Letter comes a month after protesters took to streets across India to protest surge in mob violence against minorities
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Turkey detains soldiers 'who beat Syrians on border': army
The video, was widely shared on social media and could not be independently verified yet
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Veteran Hong Kong democracy activist found not guilty in donation case
Lai is the owner of the pro-democracy Next Media Ltd, which publishes the Apple Daily tabloid
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Myanmar detains another journalist amid press freedom concerns
The arrest brings the number of reporters in detention in Myanmar to five
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French airport staffer punches Easyjet passenger holding baby
'The attacker "showed no interest or concern" and smiled at family before he punched the man', said eyewitness
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China military parade marks 90th anniversary of PLA
It is world's largest standing military
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Lightning kills 11 as India reels from floods
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across several other Indian states, causing nearly 700 deaths across the country
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Blasts, gunfire rock Afghan capital
At least four explosions were heard
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5 Pakistani companies make it to Forbes Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion list
Forbes Best Under A Billion list highlights the 200 high-performing Asia-Pacific companies
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Preparations begin for militants to leave Lebanon border region: Hezbollah media unit
Deal includes departure of all Nusra militants from Lebanon's northeast border region around Arsal town
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Researchers discover 'hunger-controlling' cells in brain to treat obesity
Research adds weight to evidence that eating is a surprisingly complex biological behaviour
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Qatar accuses Saudis of hampering Hajj pilgrims
Accused Riyadh of 'intertwining politics with one of the pillars of Islam'
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Australian plane plot may have involved bomb or gas
In past few years, total of 12 attacks have been prevented
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US to cut 755 diplomatic staff in Russia, says Putin
Deadline is September 1
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Trump and Abe express concern over grave and growing North Korea threat
International society, including Russia and China need to increase pressure, Abe said
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US successfully tests missile intercept system
US hopes to set up missile system on the Korean peninsula
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Zambia arrests 3 Chinese for rhino horn trafficking
Rhino poaching is rife in southern Africa especially in South African game reserves
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Judges uphold Israeli soldier's manslaughter conviction
Military judges reject an appeal by prosecutors to increase the sentence for Azaria
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Libya's militant kill 5 in attack on strongman's forces
Haftar's forces are also trying to capture the eastern city from the "Revolutionary Shura Council of Derna"
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Archbishop of Canterbury declares Sudan new Anglican province
The Anglican church is administered since 2011 split following a civil war that left more than two million people dead
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Huge fire at Spain music festival prompts exodus
Firefighters speedily extinguish flames at the Tomorrowland festival
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Four arrested as Bangladesh teenager raped, head shaved
Photos of the victim and her mother spread quickly online, outraging Bangladeshis who urged police to take action
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Nigerian military ordered to boost response to Boko Haram
Order comes in the wake of the terrorist organisation killing 69 people in an ambush earlier this week
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Male rape: Men 'forced into sex with threats, lies and blackmail' by women, survey finds
All 154 British men in the survey said they were 'forced to penetrate' a female
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US court rules public officials can’t block users on social media
Ruling may have serious ramifications for President Donald Trump, who is facing a similar case
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Arab FMs to meet in Bahrain to discuss Qatar boycott
On June 5, the Saudi-led bloc cut diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar over allegations of supporting terrorism
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Clashes near Yemen's Mokha kill 40 troops, rebels
The Huthi rebels attacked the port with a remote-controlled boat that was carrying explosives
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Two killed, four wounded in German disco shooting
Gunman opened fire at a disco
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US flies bombers over Korean peninsula after North Korea missile test
'North Korea remains most urgent threat to regional stability'
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Australia foils 'terror plot' to bring down airplane
In past few years, 12 attacks have been prevented
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No room at the inn for India's 'sacred' cows
Rumours of cows being taken for slaughter can spark murderous reprisals, religious riots
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The only political casualties of Panama Papers: Iceland's PM, Spanish minister and Nawaz
Leaks triggered at least 150 inquiries or investigations in 79 countries
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Cambridge University equality group's head dishes out racist rant
Okundaye runs the Black and Minority Ethnic society at the elite institution
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Turkey arrests British man at resort over 'Kurd militia links'
Ankara considers the YPG a terrorist group, while Washington considers it as a main fighting force against IS
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Iran Guards report new incident with US Navy in Gulf
There have been a string of close encounters between US ships and Iranian vessels in the Gulf in recent months
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After health vote, McCain heads home for cancer treatment
McCain will return to Washington after the summer break
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15-year-old girl raped and then assaulted after flagging man for help
Both attackers are described as Asian and in the early 20s

















































