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President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

5 conservative judges added to list of possible SC appointees by Trump

The five jurists, all with strong conservative credentials, were added to the list with input from conservative leaders.

18 Nov 2017 3:39 PM IST

Justice Dalveer Bhandari. (Photo: Youtube Grab)

UNGA holds consultations as India, UK reach impasse over last ICJ seat

India's nominee Dalveer Bhandari and Britain's Christopher Greenwood are seeking re-election at the Hague-based ICJ.

18 Nov 2017 1:16 PM IST

In the last fifty years I was sexually intimate with approximately 50 very attractive females, the Democratic candidate and justice on the Midwestern states highest court said. (Photo: Facebook)

Ohio candidate boasts about having sex with '50 very attractive women'

Bill O'Neill said in a Facebook post that his admission was on behalf of all heterosexual males.'

18 Nov 2017 12:27 PM IST

Congress leader Manish Tewari. (Photo: File)

India must be accommodated into NPT as nuke weapon state: Cong leader

India has refused to sign the NPT arguing that it is discriminatory.

18 Nov 2017 12:05 PM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified different regions in the country into zones II to V, taking into consideration earthquake records, tectonic activities and damage caused. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Strong 6.9 magnitude quake jolts Tibet border near Arunachal Pradesh

First earthquake was followed by another 5-magnitude quake at 8:31 am (Beijing time) around the same place in the Tibet...

18 Nov 2017 9:54 AM IST

Pakistan army, which has cracked down on insurgent groups in recent years leading to a sharp drop in militant violence, has vowed a swift, decisive response. (Photo: AFP)

Pak shrine attack kingpin arrested

The high death toll at the shrine makes it one of the worst attacks in Pakistan in recent years.

18 Nov 2017 7:38 AM IST

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (

Saudi Arabia's King Salman to hand over crown to his son

Meanwhile, a senior Saudi official dismissed the mounting speculation that the Crown Prince will soon ascend to the...

18 Nov 2017 6:51 AM IST

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe (centre) arrives to preside over a student graduation ceremony at Zimbabwe Open University on the outskirts of Harare. (Photo: AP)

Defiant Mugabe makes first public appearance since military takeover

Dressed in a blue academic gown and tasselled hat, Mugabe makes first public appearance since military takeover.

18 Nov 2017 2:05 AM IST

Joint Staff Director General Lieutenant Kenneth McKenzie

1,000 more US troops arrive in Afghan: Pentagon

The extra troops will help train and advise Afghan security forces, who are struggling to beat back a resurgent Taliban.

18 Nov 2017 1:54 AM IST

Franken, who has served as senator to Minnesota since 2009, quickly issued a statement apologizing to sports broadcaster and former model Leeann Tweeden.

Al Franker apologises for sexual misconduct with radio host

The accusation came amid a surge of claims of sexual harassment leveled at senior male figures.

17 Nov 2017 7:24 PM IST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, listens to reporters questions during a TV interview on ballot counting for the lower house elections at the party headquarters in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Confident of progress in amending Japan's constitution: Shinzo Abe

Abe wants to change the wording of the document to affirm Japan's right to have a full-fledged military.

17 Nov 2017 7:13 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping offers support to Saudi Arabia which is plagued with...

China has traditionally played little role in Middle East conflicts or diplomacy.

17 Nov 2017 7:06 PM IST