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Defence Secretary said he wasnt able to certify that Pakistan has taken sufficient actions against Haqqani Network to permit full reimbursement of FY 2016 Coalition Support Funds. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Won't give military aid to Pak as it did not act against Haqqani...

The Pentagon's decision came ahead of the Trump administration's review of US policy with regard to Afghanistan and...

21 July 2017 9:15 PM IST

The daily warned that China will by no means agree to the withdrawal of troops from both sides in order for talks to be held. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Sushma lying on Sikkim row, says Chinese daily, claims India will lose...

Calling Doklam a Chinese territory, the daily suggested that India should 'abandon the fantasy of a long-term standoff...

21 July 2017 8:53 PM IST

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

North Korea snubs Seoul's proposal for military talks to ease tensions

North Korea's silence was a setback for President Moon Jae-in's hope of engaging Pyongyang in dialogue.

21 July 2017 6:30 PM IST

16 countries, accounting for about 27 per cent of global trade, are meeting in Hyderabad to discuss the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that is aimed at liberalising trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. (Photo: PTI)

China says Sikkim standoff should not threaten Asia-Pacific economic...

India has said it is ready for talks with China to end the tension but both sides should first withdraw their armies...

21 July 2017 5:32 PM IST

Potarazu, 51, represented on numerous occasions that VitalSpring was a financially successful company and that the sale of VitalSpring was imminent, which would have resulted in profits for shareholders, the Department of Justice alleged. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American doctor jailed for USD 49 million fraud

Dr Sreedhar Potarazu provided materially false and misleading information to VitalSpring's shareholders.

21 July 2017 5:01 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Panamagate: Pak Supreme Court concludes hearing against Nawaz Sharif

Justice Saeed observed that the court will not deviate from any law while delivering judgement in the case.

21 July 2017 3:58 PM IST

The Talibans leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Pak terror outfits meant to check India, protect interests in...

US said that Pakistan's notorious spy agency, the ISI, continues to protect and assist these groups, according to...

21 July 2017 2:40 PM IST

Chinese and Indian soldiers have been locked in a face-off in Dokalam area in the southernmost part of Tibet in an area also claimed by Indian ally Bhutan for over a month after Indian troops stopped the Chinese army from building a road in the disputed area. (Photo: File/Representational)

Closely, carefully following India-China border standoff: US

Responding to a question State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said the Indians and Chinese are talking on those...

21 July 2017 1:36 PM IST

Pakistans Foreign Office Spokesman, Nafees Zakaria. (Photo: AP)

Taking strong measures against terrorism: Pak after facing flak from...

The Foreign Office spokesman said that delegations from other countries had visited areas in Pakistan cleansed from...

21 July 2017 12:24 PM IST

Ram Nath Kovind gestures before the media after being elected as the 14th President of India, in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

US congratulates President-elect Kovind, looks forward' to working...

The US State Department spokesperson credited the close people-to-people contact between the world's 2 largest...

21 July 2017 11:47 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Open mic mishap: Israel PM Netanyahu's criticism of EU accidentally...

The feed, accidentally broadcast to journalists in a nearby room, was cut off as soon as it was discovered.

21 July 2017 11:36 AM IST

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesias Sumatra Island. (Representational Image)

Two killed in 6.7 magnitude earthquake off Greece, Turkey resorts

Turkey and Greece sit on significant fault lines and have regularly been hit by earthquakes in recent years.

21 July 2017 6:42 AM IST