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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

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)World
Donald Trump said to disparage but not bolt from 2015 Iranian nulear...

White House aides had initially sought a venue for Trump's address that would project American power and determination.

13 Oct 2017 6:11 PM IST

The country wants members of the WTO to agree on a proposal similar to that of TFA in goods, which was signed in 2014.World
Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade 'siege'

Qatar has asked WTO to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours.

13 Oct 2017 6:01 PM IST

Myanmars State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a televised speech to the nation at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)World
Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity, creates new aid committee to...

The government has tightly restricted access to Rakhine for international aid groups and journalists.

13 Oct 2017 4:19 PM IST

Lavrov said the \arbitrary action by US officials directly contradicts Washingtons statements about its intentions to normalise bilateral relations which have fallen to an unprecedented level.\ (Photo: AFP)World
Russia objects to flag removal at shut diplomatic buildings

The move went against efforts to repair ties between the two countries, which has taken a nose dive.

13 Oct 2017 2:59 PM IST

On the afternoon on August 28th, India has pulled back all the trespassing personnel, equipment to the Indian side of the boundary, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said. (Photo: File)World
After UK and EU, China urges Trump admin to 'preserve' Iran nuclear...

Iranian President lashed out at his US counterpart saying he was opposing 'the whole world' by trying to abandon the...

13 Oct 2017 2:42 PM IST

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg.World
Ads linked to Russia's meddling in US polls likely to be released by...

The move comes as critics and lawmakers are increasingly calling for the regulation of Facebook and other internet...

13 Oct 2017 2:32 PM IST

Caitlan Coleman with her husband Joshua Boyle and their two children. (Photo: Twitter | @VegetaMoustache)World
After rescue of US-Canadian couple, White House hoping for uptick in...

The couple was kidnapped in 2012, in Afghanistan, while on a backpacking trip. Their 3 children were born while the pair...

13 Oct 2017 2:07 PM IST

United Nations Security Council. (Photo: AP/File)World
India unwilling to sign nuke treaty as Non-Nuclear Weapon State

'The question of India joining the NPT as non-nuclear weapon states does not arise'

13 Oct 2017 1:29 PM IST

The disclosure means there may have been a delay of some six minutes in summoning police to the scene. (Photo: AFP)World
Hotel officials delayed summoning police for several minutes after...

Police was not notified about a shooting in the hallway inside the high-rise until after Stephen Paddock opened fire on...

13 Oct 2017 1:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena (Photo: PTI)World
India plans to open an airport in Sri Lanka, near Chinese Belt and...

China runs the seaport in Sri Lanka's Hambantota town with a 99-year lease and was planning to expand its footprint with...

13 Oct 2017 1:00 PM IST

The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded USD 180 billion. (Photo: AP/Representational)World
China unveils anti-terror laser gun

The country has stepped up security as it awaits the 19th 'once-in-a-five-year' congress of the ruling communist party.

13 Oct 2017 12:50 PM IST

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