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Myanmar Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, seen here in July 2018, has been hit with sanctions by the United States. (Photo: AFP)

US bans Myanmar army chief over Rohingya 'ethnic cleansing'

Myanmar's army has denied virtually any wrongdoing and said it was responding to Rohingya insurgents.

17 Jul 2019 6:38 PM

Once opened, the three-km corridor will allow Sikh pilgrims direct access to the historic Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, where Guru Nanak Dev passed away in 1539. (Photo: ANI)

US welcomes construction of Kartarpur corridor

Both sides said that they had agreed to a majority of modalities for the smooth passage of the pilgrims.

17 Jul 2019 6:35 PM

Trump said ICE would focus mainly on people with convictions, including gang members, but also others. (Photo: AP)

Immigration raids set for the weekend: Trump

The ICE raids are expected to take place in 10 major cities, pursuing people for whom courts have issued removal orders, says media reports.

13 Jul 2019 2:31 PM

The statement further warned all countries ‘to keep vigilance against deliberate attempts by the United States to undermine the peaceful atmosphere that has been created on the Korean peninsula in no easy way.’ (Photo: AP)

Following Trump-Kim meeting, N Korea accuses US of hostile acts

Trump made history by walking 20 steps into North Korea after handshake with Kim on Sunday, becoming first US Prez to do so.

04 Jul 2019 2:04 PM

The two sides reportedly failed to resolve their differences over sanction waiver. (Photo: ANI)

Meeting at demilitarised zone ends hostility between USA and North Korea: Trump

This was the third time this year that the two leaders are coming face to face, the last meeting being in May at Hanoi.

02 Jul 2019 6:00 PM

The US has already declared Dawood Ibrahim a global terrorist running an international drug syndicate and sharing the gang's routes with Pakistan-based terror outfits. (Photo: PTI/File)

Pak trying to halt extradition of Dawood 's top aide to US: Sources

Jabir Motiwala was arrested in London in August 2018 on the charges of money laundering and drug trafficking.

02 Jul 2019 1:17 PM

Suhail Shaheen said both sides are looking for "tangible results" as they try to hammer out the fine print of agreements that will see the eventual withdrawal of over 20,000 U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan, and end America's longest-running war. (Photo: AP)

Taliban say latest round of talks with US 'critical'

Both sides sat down to negotiate just days after Pompeo said the US was hopeful of deal to end Afghanistan's protracted war by September 1.

30 Jun 2019 2:28 PM

India should attract multinationals as US-China engage in trade war: Arvind Pangariya

US and China have been locked in a bruising trade war since Trump imposed heavy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum items.

26 Jun 2019 5:00 PM

As part of preparations, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spoke by phone Monday with the top Chinese negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He. (Photo: File)

China hoping Trump-Xi meeting will help bridge differences

Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports and China has retaliated with tariffs on US goods.

25 Jun 2019 4:53 PM

And Tehran is believed to have stepped up its own cyber capabilities in the face of US efforts to isolate the Islamic republic. (Photo: AFP)

Iran denies being hit by US cyber attack

‘No successful attack has been carried out by them, although they are making a lot of effort,’ telecommunications minister Jahromi said.

24 Jun 2019 1:45 PM

On June 12, a rebel missile attack on Abha airport wounded 26 civilians, drawing promises of ‘stern action’ from the coalition. (Photo: AP)

Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi airport kills one, wounds 21: Saudi coalition

Latest raids come amid regional tensions after Washington accused Iran of shooting down US drone and attacks on oil tankers in Gulf of Oman.

24 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

The cyber attacks against the Iranian spy agency represented the first offensive show of force since the cyber command was elevated to a full combatant command in May. (Photo: AP)

US launched cyber strikes on Iranian spy group after oil tanker attacks: Officials

The cyber attacks, coordinated with US Central Command, disabled Iranian computer systems used to control rocket and missile launches.

23 Jun 2019 2:48 PM

Areas under conflict pose grave threats to civilian air traffic. In 2014, MH-17 of Malaysian Airlines was blown up by a missile fired by Russia backed rebel forces based in Ukraine mistaking it for a Ukranian military aircraft. (Photo: File)

As tensions mount in gulf, Indian carriers expect turbulence

Various airlines’ regulators have banned their airlines to fly over Iran.

22 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

North Korea is currently stuck in an impasse with the United States, especially after the breakdown of the Vietnam Summit between the leaders of the two nations in February this year.

US slammed by Iran for deceptive attitude towards Iran

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly failed to resolve their differences on sanctions waivers.

16 Jun 2019 8:00 PM

In order to qualify for participating in the debate, candidates have to achieve 1 per cent in at least three qualified polls or receive campaign donations from 65,000 unique donors, including 200 donors each from 20 different states. (Photo: ANI)

Democrats name 20 presidential candidates for 1st debate

New York Mayor de Blasio and New York Senator Gillibrand, who have been fighting with President Trump over immigration, also made the cut.

14 Jun 2019 9:23 PM

‘Under President Trump, we have taken our defence cooperation to new heights solidifying our common vision in Indo Pacific and has taken a far tougher stand on Pakistan unacceptable support for terrorism,’ said Pompeo during India Ideas Summit in Washington on Wednesday. (Photo:AP)

Trump took tough stand against Pak's unacceptable support for terrorism: Pompeo

Last year, Trump suspended USD 1.3 billion annual security aid given to Pakistan, condemning it over its inaction on the terrorism front.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

Software giant Salesforce has announced that it is acquiring data analytics company Tableau in a USD 15.7 billion deal. (Photo: ANI)

Salesforce to acquire Tableau for USD 15.7 billion

The companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Salesforce will acquire Tableau in an all-stock transaction.

11 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

The warnings come a day after the education ministry said students and academics were facing US visa problems and urged them to assess the "risk" of travelling to the United States. (Photo: File)

China issues travel alerts for US; warns citizens of harassment

The statement urged Chinese tourists to 'fully assess the risk' and 'improve their awareness of safety and security'..

04 Jun 2019 5:36 PM

PM Narendra Modi with the USA President Donald Trump (Photo: Twitter)

India cautious on trade sanctions by the US; may negotiate

The matter would be taken up for discussion on June 6 in the meeting between Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and trade associations.

04 Jun 2019 11:45 AM

US airstrikes in Helmand kill Afghan security forces

US defence spokesperson said the US and Afghan security forces were examining the

17 May 2019 8:52 PM

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