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Ivanka lauded the PM for believing the progress of humanity is incomplete without the empowerment of women. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Trump praises Ivanka for her business meet in India

This is the eighth annual GES and the first time the GES has taken place in South Asia.

29 Nov 2017 4:52 PM IST

Britains PM Theresa May wants to the country to come together in 2017 post-Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

Britain, European Union agree on Brexit divorce bill: report

The two sides already believe they are close on agreeing the scope of rights for expatriate citizens in Britain and on...

29 Nov 2017 4:22 PM IST

On this historic Tuesday afternoon, the chamber was not big enough to accommodate all the lawmakers and senators who rushed to initiate impeachment against the former independence hero turned pariah. (Photo: AFP)

China, Russia pose higher risk of major interstate war than in 2013:...

The report said defence spending had begun increasing after Russia's annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine in 2014.

29 Nov 2017 3:46 PM IST

The official, who is involved in the anti-corruption campaign, said Miteb was released on Tuesday after reaching an acceptable settlement agreement. (Photo: AFP)

Price for freedom: Senior Saudi Prince pays USD 1 billion, walks free...

Miteb had been rounded up in a graft inquiry at least partly aimed at strengthening the power of Crown Prince Mohammed...

29 Nov 2017 2:50 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea to make important announcement at 0330 GMT

The nuclear-armed North test-fired Wednesday morning a missile that could bring the entire continental United States...

29 Nov 2017 2:33 PM IST

CPI(M) leader was shot dead by seven motorcycles-borne miscreants, who pumped bullets at Salauddin Halder. (Representational Image)

US: 2nd killing of Indian youth in 2 weeks as robbers shoot 21-yr-old...

Sandeep Singh was shot in the stomach during a robbery reported on Sunday in the Jackson city.

29 Nov 2017 2:21 PM IST

In August, Trump outlined a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, chastising Pakistan over its alleged support for Afghan militants. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan continues to harbour terrorist, no change in attitude: US...

Pakistan says it has done a great deal to help the United States in tracking down terrorists.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM IST

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AP)

Musharraf says 'biggest supporter of Saeed's LeT, his role in Kashmir'

Musharraf is facing a slew of court cases after returning from five years of self-exile in Dubai.

29 Nov 2017 1:25 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday his country had achieved full nuclear statehood after the latest missile test fire. (Photo; AFP)

New missile can hit anywhere in US, claims North Korea

'Kim Jong Un declares with pride that now we have finally realised the great historic cause of completing the state...

29 Nov 2017 10:12 AM IST

The boat recovered Monday was spotted on Saturday, but seas were too rough at the time for rescuers to approach it. (Photo: AP)

Boats carrying dead bodies wash up in Japan, likely to be from North...

One of the bodies was holding a 1,000 won North Korean note, suggesting the boat was from there.

29 Nov 2017 9:34 AM IST

In Picture: An earlier North Korean launch of an intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket at an undisclosed location near Pyongyang in late August. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea fires highest ever ballistic missile, US says 'it poses...

Meanwhile, giving a guarded response, Trump says US 'we will take care of it' and it is 'a situation that we will...

29 Nov 2017 8:54 AM IST

A Pakistani tea vendor walks through a closed market during a strike called by the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah Pakistan religious group in Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Pak blasphemy law hands fringe Islamists dangerous weapon

As protesters packed up their belongings Monday evening, they warned future politicians would face a similar fate to...

29 Nov 2017 6:55 AM IST