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Kim Jong Uns brief missive was in stark contrast to his fulsome praise of Xi 5 years ago.Trump on the other hand telephoned the Chinese President. (Photos: AP)

China caught between US-N Korea tug of war, even as the leaders...

Beijing has been reluctant to slap harsh sanctions on N Korea but reports say Xi expects to work with Trump.

26 Oct 2017 5:26 PM IST

The usage of drones will be made for carrying out a detailed survey.

Trump gave the go ahead for program set to test increased govt,...

Americans could see a lot more drones flying around their communities.

26 Oct 2017 4:38 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

Russian dossier: Trump slams Hillary for funding research

It's a disgrace. It's a very sad commentary on politics in this country,' said Trump

26 Oct 2017 4:25 PM IST

The arrangement was also formalised separately in Riyadh and Tehran. (Photo: AFP)

Swiss formalise intermediary role between Saudi Arabia, Iran

Switzerland has often played the role of go-between for countries at odds with one another.

26 Oct 2017 3:09 PM IST

Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AP)

Boko Haram raid for supplies burns crops, kills 6 soldiers in remote...

Sporadic attacks have claimed at least 20,000 lives, made more than 2.6 million homeless since 2009.

26 Oct 2017 2:59 PM IST

A fault in the operation of the smoke exhaust system might have started the fire on Monday. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Indonesia fireworks factory explosion kills 27, injures 43: reports

The exact number of casualties is still being confirmed.

26 Oct 2017 2:43 PM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

Bangladesh arrests Buddhist charity chief on terror charges

The Rohingya refugee crisis has fuelled tensions among minority ethnic Rakhine Buddhists.

26 Oct 2017 2:24 PM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Clerical sexual abuse complaints skyrocket in Pope's Argentina

The number of clerics publicly identified as alleged sexual abusers has increased dramatically in the last two years.

26 Oct 2017 2:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before the group photo session at 2017 Brics Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province in China, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Modi congratulates Xi, hopes to promote India-China ties

Modi posted his message on popular Chinese microblog Weibo which is akin to Twitter.

26 Oct 2017 12:56 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak court issues bailable arrest warrant against ousted PM Sharif

The arrest warrant against Sharif has been issued after he failed to appear in court in two graft cases.

26 Oct 2017 12:44 PM IST

Bruce Paddock reportedly had a lengthy criminal history and over the years has been charged with various crimes including arson and burglary. (Photo: CBS news/AP)

Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock's brother arrested for child...

Bruce Paddock was facing charges in relation to a probe that began before the shooting in Las Vegas.

26 Oct 2017 12:25 PM IST

Kids who grab gun during research were seen more prone to using it (Photo: Pixabay)

Pakistani Butcher' arrested in Hungary; accused of 70 contract murders

The 35-year-old Pakistani man was discovered when a group of migrants were caught trying to reach Austria.

26 Oct 2017 11:56 AM IST