Mumbai: 4 injured in a gas cylinder explosion in Dahisar's Rajput Chwal. All the injured admitted to hospital

Sources: India rules out talks with Pakistan until general elections in that country later this year and a new government is formed. India also rules out possibility of SAARC summit at a time Pakistan continues cross-border terror against India

Australian military ties with Myanmar scrutinised due to Rohingya

South Korea's foreign ministry condemns deadly attack in Kabul

Philippines presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque: We remain optimistic that other issues between the Philippines and Kuwait would be resolved soon.

Jammu And Kashmir: Wreath laying ceremony of policeman Latif Gojri who lost his life in encounter with militants in Lam village of Tral in Pulwama district. One Army jawan also lost his life, one terrorist gunned down. Encounter underway

4 wounded in clash of 2 families in Basilan

PM @narendramodi, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not sign agreements at Wuhan Summit but build trust to resolve bilateral issues: China

Two security personnel killed in Pulwama encounter

Presently, with whatever we have collected, it looks like a Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit. Search and other part of the operation is still going on. Once it is over, we will be able to say more about it: Swayam Prakash Pani, Inspector General (Kashmir Range)

EU intends to join U.S.-China consultations on steel tariffs at @wto

India's Modi may need an alliance to rule southern state, poll shows

Differences shouldn't lead to disputes in India-China ties: Defence Minister @nsitharaman

China fails to get Indian support for Belt and Road ahead of summit

Russia and China seek international support for Iran nuclear deal

China unveils monument to South China Sea island building

Japanese PM Abe expresses hope for Japan-North Korea summit in talks with South Korea president Moon

South Korea, Ukraine agree to boost economic cooperation

Philippines apologizes to Kuwait for sovereignty violation over 'rescue' of workers

KCNA: "It reminds one of the uninvited guest storming other's house and urging the owner to pay a charge. This height of arrogance and ferocity is something deplorable that can be found only in South Korea."

KCNA: "The U.S. recently held negotiations over the conclusion of 'special agreement on defense cost sharing' with south Korea and pressurized the south Korean authorities to bear 'defense cost sharing' running into astronomical figures."

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KCNA: "This clearly proves the U.S. nature as the de facto ruler in South Korea as it is an unwarranted demand in disregard of the difficult south Korean economy and the right of the people to existence."

M6.8 earthquake just hit off the Japan coast

US diplomat Thornton says U.S. will avoid protracted negotiation with North Korea, urges more action to show sincerity

Singapore PM reshuffles cabinet with succession question looming

South Korea, China resume consultations on fisheries cooperation

Chhattisgarh: 9 Naxals, including one platoon commander who had a bounty of Rs. 2 lakh on him, were arrested by security forces in Konta

Top NPA rebel, 2 others held in Sarangani clash

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 14km ENE of Nemuro, Japan

Fresh talks between the United States and Pakistan have failed to narrow down their differences on Afghanistan and other regional issues

Indonesia's former parliament speaker Setya Novanto has been handed a 15-year prison term for his role in the theft of $170 million of public money. Several other leading politicians, including ministers in President Widodo's government, are possibly implicated by the scandal

3 nabbed for selling marijuana in Marikina vape shop

North Korea's Kim to be served Swiss rösti at inter-Korean summit

Gadchiroli encounter: Naxal death toll rises to 37

KCNA: "The present authorities remain attached to the U.S.-made war monsterThe aggression-minded outsiders only will benefit from THAAD and it is only the destiny of the south Koreans that will be intercepted by it."

KCNA: "The south Korean authorities suppress the struggle of the people against the THAAD base construction, persistently pushing forward with it. This can not but be a criminal act little short of willing to follow in the footsteps of traitor Park Geun Hye."

KCNA: "However vocal the south Korean authorities may become in the usefulness of THAAD, its traitorous nature and danger can never be concealed."

KCNA: "The south Korean authorities persist in the deployment of THAAD for aggression, going against the present trend of the times and the public desire toward peace and detente."

North Korean leader visits China embassy, hospital after fatal bus crash

Japan says trade talks with U.S. under new framework won't start until June

One Army jawan and one Policeman lost their lives in ongoing encounter with militants in Lam village of Tral in Pulwama district. One militants also gunned down

3 killed as gunfight continues in Kashmir's Tral

One of the biggest and most successful anti Red Terror Operations undertaken by 60 commandos in Gadhchiroli, Maharashtra. 37 suspected Maoists killed. Several Weapons recovered say police. Search Ops on.

President Xi appears ready to respond as China is rattled by trade and financial risks

Reuters: China exported no diesel or gasoline to North Korea in March, customs data show. It also imported no iron ore or lead concentrates and ore from North Korea

Indonesia is investigating reports from Islamic State supporters that the most senior Southeast Asian commander of the militant group was killed by U.S. air strikes in eastern Syria last week, counter-terrorism officials said

Declaration to end Korean War tied to North Korea denuclearization: Seoul

Fire erupts in wooden warehouse in Karachi

Taiwan to simulate repelling invasion amid China tensions

TamilNadu: Korukkupet Special Sub Inspector Joseph was found hanging near Kasimedu Fishing Harbour in Chennai. Investigation is underway

Gadchiroli encounter: 11 more bodies of Naxals recovered from Indravati River. Naxal death toll rises to 33

Arson suspect arrested after KTV fire kills 18, injures another 5 in Guangdong

3 South Koreans injured in Toronto van attack

One Army jawan injured in an encounter with militants in Lam village of Tral in Pulwama district. Operation continues

South Korea's nuke envoy says next few months 'critical' for denuclearization of North Korea

Koreas president Moon expresses regret over failed attempt to amend Constitution

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 81km SSE of Mawlaik, Burma

Gunshots heard in Lam village of Tral in Pulwama district. Security forces at the spot

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 3km WSW of Pali, Indonesia

KCNA: "The south Korean military's act of spurring the racket for arms buildup is a crime of chilling the compatriots' desire for reconciliation, unity and reunificationOutward smile while carrying dagger would never help settle anything."

Fire breaks out at karaoke bar in Qingyuan in southern China, killing at least 18 people; arson suspected - Xinhua

KCNA: "The victory of the WPK's line of simultaneously pushing forward the economic construction and the building of nuclear force would be unthinkable without the 'do-or-die' forced march and wise leadership of the respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un."

D @VOANews report: 'We're not naïve' about DPRK, says @PressSec.

KCNA: "The respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited the hospital on Monday evening and personally learned about the treatment of the wounded. He called on the wounded and warmly sympathized with them and consulted the future treatment with medical workers."

KCNA: "The ambassador said that they came to realize once again how much the Korean party, government and people value the traditional China-DPRK friendship, adding that this has been evidently proven again to be unbreakable and great friendship."

KCNA: "Ambassador Li Jinjun, hardly repressing his deep impression over the fact that Chairman Kim Jong Un personally visited the embassy early at dawn, busy as his schedule was, said that he would immediately report it to General Secretary Xi Jinping."

KCNA: "The Korean people take the tragic accident as their own misfortune, he said, stressing that the party and government of the DPRK would take follow-up measures with utmost sincerity in a mind to alleviate the pain of the bereaved families even a bit."

KCNA: " He said that the unexpected accident brought bitter sorrow to his heart and that he couldn't control his grief at the thought of the bereaved families who lost their blood relatives."

KCNA: "He expressed heartfelt sympathy and deep condolences to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People's Republic of China, the party and government of China and the bereaved families of the victims."

USAF B-52H's HERO01 and HERO02 departed Andersen AFB, Guam routing to the South China Sea. USAF KC-135R's ZELDA21 and ZELDA22 are providing initial AAR Support

KCNA: "Kim Jong Unvisited the Chinese embassy here at 6:30 a.m. of Monday to express his deep sympathy over an unexpected traffic accident that claimed heavy causalities among Chinese tourists to the DPRK."

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 60km NE of Bitung, Indonesia

Mattis on North Korea suspending nuke and missile tests: "Right now, I think there's a lot of reasons for optimism that the negotiations will be fruitful and we'll see," defense secretary says at Pentagon moments ago

U.S. will not lift sanctions until North Korea takes concrete steps to denuclearize: White House

"We're not naive in this process," says @PressSec in response to my question about denuclearization hopes in view of DPRK comment that completion of its nuclear arsenal – which it calls its 'powerful treasured sword' - firmly guarantees forever its security and well-being.

The Japan Coast Guard says 4 Chinese patrol boats temporarily entered Japanese territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Monday.

Pentagon cautious on promises from DPRK North Korea and leader Kim Jong Un on denuclearization: "There has been no change in our posture" says DoD's Col Rob Manning. "Our conditions don't changethe complete, irreversible and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula"

Jammu and Kashmir: One person was injured in a mine blast along the Line of Control in Karmarha sector, injured was operated upon and his condition is stable now

Pakistani troops shell forward areas along LoC in Poonch: Indian official

Shupian village tense as residents resist anti-militancy operation

Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Beijing

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to skip Asean summit in Singapore

Shooting alarm at Sitio Sudlon, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City

Photo: Fire broke out in slum area of Mansarovar Park

West Bengal: BSF seized gold biscuits worth Indian rupees 15.12 lakh from Nadia, while it was being smuggled into India from Bangladesh.

CPI held protest in Coimbatore over the issue of constitution of Cauvery Management Board

Naxal activity has been noticed in tri-junction area of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, we are active in that area: Satish Mathur, after recent anti-naxal operation in Gadchiroli

Man arrested in Nangarhar for smuggling weapons from Pakistan

Full denuclearization to @POTUS means "North Korea doesn't have and isn't testing nuclear missiles," says @PressSec.

On DPRK, "the ultimate goal is denuclearization. They've already started making some steps," replies @PressSec to reporter's question.

India is a good friend and strategic partner of Afghanistan: president Ghani

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for all-efforts to rescue the injured and properly handle the aftermath of a serious traffic accident in DPRK Sunday night

Gujarat: Fire broke out at a godown in Navsari's Bhattai village, 7 fire tenders at the spot, fire being doused

West Bengal: Clash erupted between BJP and TMC workers in Asansol

Teen killed in Davao clash confirms rebels using children as combatants, says military

Student's ignore govt's 'advice', clashes continue across Kashmir

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Birbhum: One BJP worker dead after clash between TMC and BJP supporters in Siuri's Block No. 1

South Korea's trade minister in Myanmar to promote economic cooperation

Malaysia releases images of suspects in murder of Palestinian

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang sends congratulations to Kyrgyzstan's new PM Mukhammedkaliy Abylgaziyev, expressing hope to work jointly to push for new progress regarding the Beltand road initiative

South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts before summit with North Korea

North Korea has agreed that key moments from the summit with South Korea, like the moment when its leader Kim Jong Un crosses the border, be broadcast live. South Korean journalists will also be allowed to broadcast from the northern side of Panmunjom truce village.

China reassures Pakistan on ties ahead of Xi's meeting with India's Modi

UK and South Korea in talks to protect an arrangement of tax breaks for Korean buyers of North Sea crude beyond Brexit

Body of a 22-year-old girl found below the bridge of Ramganga river in Moradabad. Further investigation underway

Koreas agree to start Moon-Kim summit in morning, hold official dinner

Russian Foreign Minister: We agreed with China to counter attempts to undermine the Iranian nuclear agreement

2 farmers killed in Lanao del Sur ambush

Delhi: Fire breaks out in the slums of Mansarovar Park. 15 fire tenders on the spot

Historic summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un will begin before noon Friday and include an official dinner at the joint security area of Panmunjom: Yonhap

There is no conflict between federal and provincial govt over power crisis: Pakistani PM Abbasi

Assam: Army unit from Chirang and Sashastra Seema Bal launched special operation in Manas National Park and Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve to nab National Democratic Front of Boroland-Songbijit leader G Bidai and his deputy K Batha. (deferred visuals)

Japan's Ambassador to UK: There is no better alternative to the EU single market

Lavrov called partnership with China a key priority of Russia's foreign policy

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 282km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia

China says 36 died in North Korea traffic crash

Man kills his wife in front of their children in Delhi's Mangolpuri. The accused is absconding and case has been registered against him. A search operation has been launched by the police to catch the man

A nurse coordinator for the Department of Health (DOH-7) regional office was found dead inside his house in A. Lopez, Barangay Labangon Cebu City

Billions of dollars poured into Nepal after devastating 2015 earthquake are being 'mistargeted', say experts

Indian External Affairs Minister Smt. Sushma Swaraj called on H.E. Mr Wang Qishan, Vice President of People's Republic of China in Beijing

At least 32 Chinese nationals, four North Korean nationals were killed in the bus accident in the North Korean Northern Hwanghae Province

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 147km SE of Baubau, Indonesia

At least 32 Chinese killed in North Korea bus crash: China

Koreas police launch preliminary probe into Korean Air chief's wife over alleged assaults

Yonhap captures photo of senior North Korean official dozing off (and being glared at) during meeting of central committee of North Korea's ruling party

China fund managers slash ZTE valuation after U.S. sanction

Chhattisgarh: One BSF jawan injured in an encounter with Naxals in Pakhanjore, Kanker

Cambodia police arrest 119 Chinese over telecoms fraud

Ghaziabad: Seven injured after a guarder of Delhi Metro falls down in Mohan Nagar

China opposes all forms of protectionism, commerce minister says

South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts ahead of summit with North

Senior U.S. diplomat stresses importance of close coordination before Koreas summits

South Korean, Japanese nuclear envoys meet ahead of inter-Korean summit

U.S. diplomat sees 'better' chance to review North Korea's sincerity for denuclearization

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 116km SSE of Bitung, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 109km SW of Abepura, Indonesia

KCNA: "The people of the DPRK, who climbed the high peak of victory after going through the arduous path of the simultaneous development of the two fronts in defiance of trials, are dashing toward the final victory of socialist construction with confidence and optimism."

KCNA: "The new strategic line set forty by the WPK is another powerful treasured sword and a bright blueprint for opening up a higher historic phase of the revolution and accelerating its advance, and the DPRK has definitely entered the straight path for final victory at last."

KCNA: "Struggle of the Korean people was successfully concluded as a result of the hard work they made by tightening their belt to gain the powerful treasured sword for defending peace, and it has become possible to flutter the flag of victory on the important strategic height."

KCNA: "The single-hearted unity ofthe people made thesanctionsend in a fiasco and brought miraculous victories, that others could hardly do even for scores of years, in a short span of less than five years, thereby turning our country into a world-level nuclear power."

KCNA: "In the arduous course of the simultaneous development of the two fronts, the WPK covered the uninterrupted path, braving difficulties and trials with firm belief in the validity of its cause and with firm confidence in the people."

KCNA: "The victory of the line on simultaneous development of the two frontsis a landmark of the revolution thatis an epitome of the faith and will of the heroic Korean people who will win the final victory under the guidance of the respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un."

KCNA: "The great victory of simultaneously developing the two fronts enables us to concentrate our efforts on the economic building. Through the victory of simultaneously developing the two fronts, we are confident of our brilliant victory in materializing the new strategic line"

KCNA: "Everyone in the country offers thewarmest thanks to the respected Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un who declared with pride that the historic tasksof simultaneously developing the two frontswere successfully carried out and put forward the new strategic line."

KCNA: "Upon receiving the news aboutthe great victory of the WPK's line of simultaneously pushing forward the economic construction and the building of a nuclear force was declared, the whole country is seized with great joy."

KCNA: "To frustrate the imperialists' moves for ideological and cultural poisoning presents itself as an acute issue on which hinges the future of each country and nation."

KCNA: "The reactionary culture of the bourgeois is an ideological poisoning making the people morally degenerated but the socialist ideological culture an ideological and mental food totally favoring the independent requirements and creative activities of the popular masses."

KCNA: "The reactionary ideological and cultural poisoning paved a way for aggression by the imperialists in the past, and it is playing the leading role in aggression."

KCNA: "If one falls captive to the imperialist ideology and culture, one would be powerless though one has powerful military strength. This is a bitter lesson taught by history."