Where is God?, Lankans ask as war scare returns

People determined to maintain semblance of normality despite tragedy.

Foreign secretary raises Azhar issue in China

Gokhale met Wang, who is also the State Councillor, a high-level post in the hierarchy of the ruling Communist Party of China.

8 Indians among people killed in Sri Lanka Easter blast

At least eight Indians are among the dead after a string of devastating suicide blasts struck churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.

US will continue to press Iran until its leaders change behaviour: Mike Pompeo

The US will dramatically accelerate its pressure campaign on the Iranian regime until its leaders change their destructive behaviour.

Indians’ death toll in Lanka rises to 8, many are missing

At least two of the deceased Indians were reportedly political workers of the JD(S) from Karnataka, said the MEA.

Strong quake hits Philippines: USGS

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads to meet Vladimir Putin to revive old friendship

Kim is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok this week, reportedly on Wednesday and Thursday.

Problems surmount for Carlos Ghosn as Japan Court hit fresh charges

Japanese authorities on Monday hit former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust.

2 killed in seventh blast in Sri Lankan capital

The seventh blast occurred at a hotel opposite the Zoo, Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said.

China to import more from US to balance trade: Official

Trump held back his threat to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports as both sides stepped up talks to finalise the text of the deal.

Hassan Rouhani urges Iranians to 'put all your curses' on US

Iran's president is urging Iranians to put a curse on the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Jamal Khashoggi's family denies talks of settlement with Saudi govt

'Currently, trial is taking place and no settlement discussion had been or is discussed,' posted on Salah Khashoggi's Twitter account.

Israel PM says corruption charges a ‘witch hunt’ to topple him

But Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned on being prime minister for a long time to come despite the allegations.

Elite Emirati crown prince entrapped in Muellar report on apparent Russian meddling

One of the most powerful leaders in the UAE has found himself entangled in Robert Mueller’s report on US President Donald Trump.

Age no bar: 97-yr-old Indian-origin man renews driving licence in UAE

A 97-year-old Indian-origin man in the UAE has got his driving licence renewed for the next four years.

Rhino Hunter killed by elephant, eaten by pride of lions

Five suspected poachers entered Kruger National Park in South Africa last week to kill rhinos, in the end only four left the park alive.

Ethiopian Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet after crash

Ethiopian Airlines said on Monday it had grounded its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet after a crash that killed 149 passengers.

Four Indians among 157 killed as Ethiopian Airlines flight crashes

The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 157 people thought to be on board.

Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 417: Government

The death toll in Mozambique has climbed to 417 after a cyclone devastated swathes of the southern African country.

Richest man in Africa withdrew USD 10 million just to look at it

'When you're young your first million is important, but after, the numbers don't mean much,' Dangote, a manufacturing tycoon said.

Turkey police arrest ruling party member, five others after attack on Oppn chief

Turkish police arrested six people, including a member of the ruling AKP party, after attack on opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine's new President

A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election, drawing cheers from global leaders.

Sri Lanka blasts, world leaders, condemnation

Dozens of foreign nationals were feared to have been killed in the near simultaneous blasts, which took place in Sri Lanka on Easter

Photograph of crying toddler at US border wins World Press Photo Award

Judges selected this year's winners from 78,801 images entered by 4,738 photographers worldwide, the Amsterdam-based organisers said.

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky will win Ukraine's presidential elections: Exit polls

The ballots cast on Sunday were yet to be counted by Ukraine's Central Election Commission.

Trump to end waivers on Iran oil imports: White House

The White House announced on Monday it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers.

Musk-Bezos feud? SpaceX CEO calls Amazon mogul ‘copycat’

Mr Musk tagged the Amazon CEO calling him a ‘copycat’ by using a cat emoticon in his tweet.

‘138 million’: Donald Trump tweets wrong figure of dead in Sri Lanka blast

In March, Trump mistakenly referred to Apple CEO Tim Cook as 'Tim Apple', a verbal slip.

Deadline set for Donald Trump's tax returns: Democrats

Democratic lawmakers gave the Internal Revenue Service a final deadline of April 23 to hand over President Donald Trump's tax returns.

Trump's return policy for asylum seekers blocked by US judge

A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump's policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico.

Israeli student, killed in Australia while on phone with her sister

Her body was found on Wednesday morning by passers-by at 7 am about 50 meters from the stop where she exited the tram.

Court orders NZ's Christchurch gunman to undergo mental health tests

During his hearing, Tarrant, at times, looked disinterested but was alert while the assessment of his mental health was discussed.

Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains

A vast and powerful cyclone made landfall on Saturday along a remote stretch of the northern Australian coast.

Six appear in court for distributing NZ mosque images illegally

Six people appeared in a New Zealand court on Monday on charges they illegally redistributed the video a gunman livestreamed.

Officer arrested for secretly trying to film people in New Zealand's US Embassy toilet

One of New Zealand's highest ranking military officers was Thursday found guilty of trying to secretly film people in the toilet.