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California fire chief Ken Pimlott said more than 9,000 firefighters were battling 17 large fires that have consumed a total of 221,754 acres (89,700 hectares) since Sunday. (Photo: AFP/File)World
Death toll rises to 33 in California wildfires, fire fighting ops in...

The death toll rose to 33 with a 14-year-old boy's body reportedly being recovered in Mendocino county near his family's...

14 Oct 2017 1:34 PM IST

In this undated image distributed on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at an undisclosed location. (Photo: AP)World
North Korea readies missile launch ahead of US-South Korea drill:...

The US and South Korean military officials suspect the North might be preparing to launch missiles capable of reaching...

14 Oct 2017 1:16 PM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Royal Castle in Warsaw. (Photo: AP)World
Starting to develop better relationship with Pak: Trump after American...

Earlier in the day, US Vice President Mike Pence also praised Pakistan in helping the US secure the release its...

14 Oct 2017 11:55 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AP)World
Iran president defies Trump, says will double country's nuclear...

Trump announced the major shift in US policy detailing a more confrontational approach to Iran over its nuclear...

14 Oct 2017 10:16 AM IST

US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)World
Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, dubs it 'one of worst' pacts

Trump said in an address at the White House that his goal is to ensure Iran's never obtains a nuclear weapon.

14 Oct 2017 7:42 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)World
Court postpones indictment of Nawaz Sharif till October 19

The PML-N supporters also tried to enter the courtroom, resulting in clashes with police.

14 Oct 2017 7:09 AM IST

Sebastian Kurz (Photo: AP)World
Emperor Kurz' on path to lead Austria

Kurz's appeal as an agent of change is remarkable given that he has been a key cog in the political machine he now seeks...

14 Oct 2017 7:07 AM IST

Infosys co-founder and former CEO Nandan Nilekani. (Photo: PTI)World
Aadhaar helped government save $9 billion, claims Nandan Nilekani

He said that it is easier for the developing countries to leapfrog by building a right digital infrastructure.

14 Oct 2017 2:44 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing media after the 22nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)World
Positive mood about India in US, says Arun Jaitley

Jaitley held meetings with treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.

14 Oct 2017 2:44 AM IST

Former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi (Photo: AP/File)World
Rajiv's visit to China broke ice: Chinese diplomat

The book is a compilation of nostalgic accounts of former Chinese diplomats who served in India.

14 Oct 2017 12:45 AM IST

Jens Stoltenberg stressed that NATO was \not planning any military presence in that part of the world\ and no such request had been received from Tokyo or Seoul. (Photo: AFP)World
Military action would have 'devastating consequences': NATO to North...

Trump met his national security team on Tuesday and discussed a 'range of options'.

13 Oct 2017 7:41 PM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (Photo: AP)World
Trump scraps key Obamacare subsidies, urges Democrats to fix 'broken...

This comes as the most dramatic action Trump has taken so far, against the Affordable Care Act.

13 Oct 2017 7:19 PM IST

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