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Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

'Important step': US welcomes Saudi's verdict in Khashoggi's murder...

The United States 'encouraged Saudi Arabia to undertake a fair and transparent judicial process,' the official said.

24 Dec 2019 8:29 AM IST

When asked about a social media post of Thunberg related to the bushfires, Morrison said that he would remain focused on Australias interests. (Photo: AP)

Morrison rejects Thunberg's comments linking Australian bushfires with...

Without directly referring to Greta, Morrison remained committed to his defence of balancing climate concerns with the...

23 Dec 2019 5:56 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

5 sentenced to death over Saudi journalist Khashoggi's murder

According to reports, the top aide to Saudi crown prince not charged in Khashoggi case, said a prosecutor.

23 Dec 2019 3:28 PM IST

Multiple sources privacy to the deliberations here last week indicate that in addition to Jayapal, the list included two other lawmakers who are part of the same group. (Photo: Twitter)

Jayapal added to list of US lawmakers to meet Jaishankar without...

During his visit to Washington for the 2+2 US-India dialogue, Jaishankar had refused to meet Jayapal.

23 Dec 2019 2:55 PM IST

Divers searched seas around New Zealands volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand volcanic eruption: Death toll rises to 19

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

23 Dec 2019 12:53 PM IST

PML-N leader Maryam Nawazs press conference on Wednesday was blacked out by TV news channel in the country. (Photo: ANI)

Pak govt denies permission to Maryam Nawaz to travel abroad

Referring to the ECL rules, Awan said even if a person has valid travel document to proceed to any destination outside...

23 Dec 2019 12:09 PM IST

The national public broadcaster SABC is currently facing financial strain. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-origin head of S Africa's news channel sacked over racist...

Pillay, head of South Africa's largest independent TV news channel eNCA, had called journalist Maseko, a rat heading for...

23 Dec 2019 11:13 AM IST

The shooting reportedly took place near the south entrance of the sprawling base located on the southern shore of Oahu. (Representational Image)

18 Indians kidnapped by pirates near Nigerian coast released

The mission had taken up with the Nigerian government the kidnapping of the Indian crew of the vessel.

23 Dec 2019 11:07 AM IST

Trump will now stand trial in the Senate, where his Republicans hold a solid majority and are expected to exonerate him. (Photo: File)

US moved to freeze Ukraine aid 90 minutes after Trump-Zelensky phone...

Trump is accused of withholding USD 400 million in assistance to Ukraine to push Kiev to investigate his political rival...

23 Dec 2019 9:53 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying hes the right man to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

Donald Trump invites UK PM Boris Johnson to White House: report

The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the reported invitation to Johnson.

23 Dec 2019 8:56 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

FATF asks 150 questions to Pak, seeks answers linked to banned outfits

According to officials, Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamat-ud Dawah network includes 300 seminaries...

23 Dec 2019 8:51 AM IST

White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, left, listens as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Trade deal with China to be signed 'very shortly': Donald Trump

'We just achieved a breakthrough on the trade deal and we will be signing it very shortly,' Trump said in Florida.

23 Dec 2019 8:46 AM IST