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Donald Trump wall prototypes pop up near US border with Mexico

Nine months after President Donald Trump took office, the first tangible signs of progress on one of the central promises of his campaign – border wall – have appeared along the US border with Mexico.

Nirmala Sitharaman attends ASEAN defence ministers' meet; terrorism, drug trafficking on agenda

The ASEAN defence ministers began their high-level security dialogue to discuss security issues, including counter-terrorism, drug trafficking and maritime conflicts, facing the region

Philippines announces end of five-month long battle against Islamic State in Marawi

A five-month battle against Islamic State supporters in the southern Philippines that claimed more than 1,000 lives has ended on Monday.

Former US presidents, musicians hold benefit concert to raise money for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria victims in Texas

All five of US' living former presidents took the stage at a benefit concert in Texas to raise money for victims of the hurricane-ravaged southern US and Caribbean.

Japan goes to poll in snap election; Prime Minister Shinzo Abe likely to win fresh mandate

Millions braved typhoon in Japan a snap election likely to hand Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a fresh mandate to revive the world's third-largest economy

Hurricane Ophelia: Three dead as storm batters Ireland, England; over 2 lakh residents without power

Britain and Ireland braced for a lashing from Hurricane Ophelia, the largest hurricane ever recorded so far east in the Atlantic Ocean

Communist Party of China holds 19th Congress: Xi Jinping vows to build modern socialist country

Chinese president Xi Jinping opened the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Wednesday in Beijing's Great Hall of the People with a pledge to build a "modern socialist country" that will never copy the political systems of others and will remain open to the world

Mogadishu blast: 276 killed, more than 300 injured in deadliest attack on Somalia

The most powerful bomb blast ever witnessed in Somalia's capital Mogadishu killed 276 people with around 300 others injured

California wildfires: Death toll climbs to 35, over 25,000 people evacuated

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California in US, killing at least 35 people and forcing 25,000 people to evacuate

Vietnam in deep waters after tropical depression cause flooding, landslide

At least 37 people have been killed and over 40 missing in floods and landslides after a tropical depression in northern and central Vietnam

Violence erupts in Kenya as protests for electoral reform intensify ahead of presidential election

Kenyan police fired tear gas at opposition protesters a day after their leader Raila Odinga announced his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Spain celebrates national day amid Catalan independence referendum crisis

Spain marks its national day on Thursday with show of unity by opponents of Catalan independence referendum

Thousands flee as deadly wildfire rages in California; 15 killed; 1,500 homes destroyed

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California in US, killing at least 15 people, destroying more than 1,500 homes and businesses

Hurricane Nate weakens to a tropical depression, brings flooding and power outages to US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Nate brought a burst of flooding and power outages to the US Gulf Coast before weakening rapidly

'Stop Adani' movement gathers steam as Australian protesters oppose Carmichael coal mine project

The 'Stop Adani' movement organised 45 protests across Australia on Saturday against Indian mining giant Adani Enterprises'

Fear of Bali volcano eruption sparks panic in Indonesia; over 140,000 evacuated

Mount Agung, a rumbling volcano towering over the east of the Indonesian island of Bali, has forced more than 140,000 people to evacuate as authorities warn it could erupt at any time.

Hong Kong dazzles as Mid-Autumn Festival begins; Tai Hang fire dragon dance headlines celebration

With grand cultural shows, exhibitions, parades and lantern display exhibits, Hong Kong kick started its celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival on 3 October.

Las Vegas attack aftermath: People line up at blood donation centres; mood sombre at Mandalay Bay

As Las Vegas is trying recuperating from the attack on an open-air country music concert, the somber mood is more pronounced at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Donald Trump visits Puerto Rico, tells survivors of Hurricane Maria they threw US budget 'out of whack'

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Maria pummeled the island of Puerto Rico, Donald Trump touched down for the first time and downplayed the devastation

Catalonia holds demonstrations in protest against independence referendum violence

Demonstrators gather in protest in front of Spanish police station in downtown Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday.

Las Vegas massacre: US mourns death of people in country's deadliest shootout

People mourn after an interfaith memorial service for the victims of mass shooting outside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Catalan independence referendum: 844 people, 33 police injured after crackdown in Barcelona polling stations

Independence supporters gather in Barcelona's main square, Spain on Sunday.

Shooting at Las Vegas music festival kills 50; more than 200 injured

At least 50 people were killed on Monday when a gunman started firing from the Mandalay Bay casino in Las Vegas on a concert festival.

Catalan independence referendum: Voting begins even as Spanish government terms it illegal

Madrid has sent thousands of extra police officers from other forces to Catalonia, which accounts for one-fifth of Spain's economy to stop the referendum from happening

World Tourism Day 2017: UN releases manual on tourist etiquette as part of awareness campaign

27 September marks World Tourism Day, an annual event organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aimed at underscoring the social, cultural, political and economic value of international tourism.

Iraqi Kurds vote in an independence referendum defying Baghdad

Iraqi Kurds voted in an independence referendum on Monday in defiance of Baghdad which has warned of measures to defend Iraq's unity

Saudi Arabia celebrates 87th National Day with pomp, allows women inside sport stadium for first time

Saudi Arabia held a grand show at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyad to mark its 87th National Day and for the first time allowed women inside the previously male-only venue.