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Indian Ambassador to US Navy Sarna joining yoga enthusiasts to celebrate international yoga day at the National Mall in Washington DC on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Enthusiasts across world perform asanas to mark International Yoga Day

More than 1000 yoga lovers from all over Wenzhou participated in the Yoga session at the event held at the scenic...

21 Jun 2017 12:31 PM IST

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Paris attacker, on terror watchlist, had gun licence

2 handguns, a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle were found in the 31-year car, and a weapons stash was discovered at the...

21 Jun 2017 12:21 PM IST

Brazilian President Michel Temer, seen at Alvorado Palace in 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil's President Temer accused of graft charges by federal police

If two-thirds of Congress votes to allow the investigation, Temer would be suspended from office pending trial.

21 Jun 2017 11:53 AM IST

A vendor chops dog meat for sale at a market ahead of a dog meat festival in Yulin. (Photo: AP)

Despite rumour ban, China's dog meat festival opens

The market also features poultry, tanks of fish and vegetables and fruits, including big bundles of lychees.

21 Jun 2017 11:39 AM IST

American student Otto Warmbier speaks as he is presented to reporters in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity, died Monday, June 19, his family said. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump blames Obama admin for Otto Warmbier's death

The 22-year-old Warmbier was medically evacuated in a coma last week after nearly 18 months in captivity.

21 Jun 2017 11:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump weighs North Korea travel ban after Warmbier's death

Otto Warmbier, 22, was released last week by North Korea in a coma, but died days later, his family said.

21 Jun 2017 11:02 AM IST

The violence erupted just a day after the CAR government and rebel groups agreed to an immediate ceasefire. (Photo: Representational/AP)

40 dead, clashes in Central Africa republic despite ceasefire deal

The violence in the central town of Bria was between members of Christian 'anti-balaka' militias and ex-Seleka fighters,...

21 Jun 2017 10:50 AM IST

US Vice President, Mike Pence, speaks during a dinner in Seoul, South Korea, over North Koreas threats to advance its defense capabilities. (Photo: AP)

US VP Pence says Paris deal would have given India and China free pass

Vice President, Mike Pence said by withdrawing America from 'this terrible deal', President Trump put America first.

21 Jun 2017 10:37 AM IST

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: AP)

Finsbury Park Mosque: UK police question anti-Muslim attacker

The spate of attacks had 'bruised but not broken the heart of this great nation', Home Secretary Amber Rudd said.

21 Jun 2017 10:30 AM IST

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in the highest-level visit to Washington by a Saudi royal since Novembers presidential election. (Photo: AP)

Saudi King Salman names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

The newly announced Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman already oversees a vast portfolio as defense minister.

21 Jun 2017 10:07 AM IST

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez (Photo: AFP)

'Contact group' proposal by US completely useless: Venezuela foreign...

Rodriguez also lashed out at other countries that supported the US-backed proposal.

21 Jun 2017 9:48 AM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Republican Handel wins Georgia race, thanks Donald Trump

'Congratulations to Karen Handel on her big win in Georgia 6th. Fantastic job, we are all very proud of you!'Trump...

21 Jun 2017 9:39 AM IST