Watch: A Pakistani man singing the Indian national anthem at the Asia Cup is warming hearts online

The long-standing rivalry was forgotten for a few minutes.

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· 39 minutes ago

The big news: BJP, Congress trade barbs as row over Rafale deal escalates, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: Imran Khan said India’s decision to cancel meeting of foreign ministers disappointed him, and Modi is set to launch a health insurance scheme.

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· 2 hours ago

As Maldives goes to presidential polls today, India has reason to be worried

Another term for Abdulla Yameen could mark the death of the strategic Indian Ocean nation’s India-first foreign policy.

Omkar Khandekar

· 3 hours ago

Watch: A man in China jumped off a flyover to avoid a drunk-driving test (but he was sober)

He was concerned about the alcohol he had consumed the night before.

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· Yesterday · 10:00 pm

The dispute between Britain and Mauritius over Chagos islands traces the long shadow of colonialism

The UK is increasingly isolated in its claim to the Chagos Islands. If an international court finds in Mauritius's favour, the implications could be huge.

Miriam Bak McKenna, The Conversation

· Yesterday · 09:30 pm

The big news: Congress asks Modi to break his silence on Rafale controversy, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: Imran Khan said India’s decision to cancel meeting of foreign ministers left him disappointed, and Jaswant Singh’s son quit the BJP.

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· Yesterday · 08:57 pm

‘Baghdad in British Occupation’: Stamps show how control of the city went from Ottomans to Britain

Instead of trashing them, the British forces decided to use these spoils of war with an overprint.

Ula Zeir

· Yesterday · 08:30 pm

China and the Vatican sign landmark pact on appointment of bishops

At the moment, China appoints its own officials to a Catholic church recognised by the government.

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· Yesterday · 07:57 pm

Modi government still won’t say: Does it believe Hollande is lying on Rafale deal?

The government responded a full 24 hours after French ex-President’s comments, but has not added any clarity.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Yesterday · 06:40 pm

Watch: Russian President Vladimir Putin shows off his sharpshooting skills with a Kalashnikov rifle

Putin reportedly fired five shots, more than half of which hit the target.

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· Yesterday · 05:00 pm

The problem with Narendra Modi’s Pakistan policy is not ideology – but hubris and incompetence

His party claimed to be different from the effete government led by the Congress and its foreign policy therefore needs to be held to a higher standard.

Manoj Joshi

· Yesterday · 04:45 pm

The big news: Rahul Gandhi seeks Modi’s clarification on Hollande’s remarks, and 9 other top stories

Other headlines: Pakistan PM Imran Khan criticised India for cancelling peace talks, and 24 people were killed in Iran after gunmen attacked a military parade.

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· Yesterday · 01:45 pm