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Donald Trump defended his nomination of ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson as Americas next secretary of state. (Photo: AP)

Trump defends diplomat pick Tillerson

Trump has stoked alarm among Democrats and fellow Republicans ahead of his January 20 inauguration by calling for closer...

14 Dec 2016 10:07 AM IST

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

ISIS' leadership dwindling, territory shrinking: US

Since the beginning of this campaign about two years ago, the US has trained over 65,000 Iraqi personnel.

14 Dec 2016 10:00 AM IST

Donald Trump (Photo: AFP)

Trump ignoring one-China policy could hurt peace, warns Beijing

Under the one-China policy, the U.S. recognizes Beijing as China's government and maintains only unofficial relations...

14 Dec 2016 9:54 AM IST

Chinese corridor will make Pakistan self-reliant, says Sartaj Aziz

Mr Aziz said apart from connectivity, the project would help Pakistan to overcome energy shortages.

14 Dec 2016 6:23 AM IST

Vladimir Putin, Russia President

Vladimir Putin to meet Japan PM on disputed islands

Mr Putin's two-day trip, including a forum in Tokyo, has been long in the pipeline and follows two visits by Mr Abe to...

14 Dec 2016 6:22 AM IST

India was developing atomic submarines and building up its atomic stockpile day by day, a top Pakistani official claimed on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

India building atomic submarines: Pakistani official

'In these circumstances Pakistan has no option but to keep itself ready for defense,' the official said.

13 Dec 2016 7:18 PM IST

Top US spy agency has rejected CIAs assessment on Russia hacking. (Photo: AFP/File)

Top US spy agency rejects CIA assessment on Russia hacking

CIA claimed said that Russian cyber attacks were aimed at helping Republican President-elect Donald Trump win the...

13 Dec 2016 5:43 PM IST

Rebel defences collapsed on Monday, leading to a broad army advance across more than half of the remaining insurgent pocket in Aleppo. (Photo: AP)

Syrian army takes over Aleppo areas quit by rebels: military source

Recapturing the entire rebel pocket of Aleppo will constitute the biggest battlefield victory for President Assad and...

13 Dec 2016 3:08 PM IST

In a ceremony steeped in pomp and centuries of tradition, the 47-year-old Sultan, dressed in gold-coloured traditional Malay formal wear, took the oath of office in the national palace in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo: AFP)

Malaysia: New king enthroned in lavish ceremony

Malaysia's sultans trace a lineage back to Malay sultanates of the 15th century.

13 Dec 2016 12:22 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

Trump 'shoot someone' remark tops 2016 list of notable quotes

The list includes quotes from each of the national party conventions.

13 Dec 2016 12:19 PM IST

The plane was on its way from Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Belitung province, to Batam in the Riau Islands. (Photo: Representational Image)

Flight diverted to New York airport due to bomb threat

The plane was taken to a remote area of the airport where 530 passengers and crew were evacuated.

13 Dec 2016 12:12 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State, media reports said. (Photo: AP)

Trump picks ExxonMobil chief as Secretary of State: report

Several US Senators have already come out in open against the nomination of Tillerson.

13 Dec 2016 12:06 PM IST