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Morrison was brought on board by then-national security adviser John Bolton to address arms control matters and later shifted into his current role as a top Russia and Europe adviser. (Photo: AP)

Ex-Trump adviser arrives to testify in impeachment inquiry

Tim Morrison, the first White House political appointee to testify, didn't respond to reporters' questions about his...

31 Oct 2019 8:06 PM IST

Sajith Premadasa. (Photo: Twitter)

Lanka ruling party presidential candidate Premadasa assures devolution...

SL had a Senate which was abolished in 1971 before the formulation of the 1972 Constitution whereby Sri Lanka left the...

31 Oct 2019 7:40 PM IST

A young woman in Texas who remained awake for her brain surgery was able to speak to doctors during the procedure -- and viewers from around the world looked on, as part of the operation was live-streamed on Facebook. (Photo: Facebook)

US hospital livestreams woman's brain surgery on Facebook

She wanted to use the experience to educate viewers through the livestream, Patel, said, which was broadcast on the...

31 Oct 2019 3:35 PM IST

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck central Mindanao in the southern Philippines, causing at least one hotel on the island to collapse, a disaster official said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Hotel collapses after 6.5 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

The integrity of several buildings and homes on Mindanao have been weakened by a 6.3 earthquake that struck on October...

31 Oct 2019 2:10 PM IST

Boeing MAX 8 jets could be back in air by late June. (Photo:AP)

50 Boeing 737NG planes grounded globally over cracks: Official

Boeing had previously reported a problem with the model's 'pickle fork' -- a part which helps bind the wing to the...

31 Oct 2019 1:39 PM IST

The United States has carried out an operation targeting ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US official told news agency Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Representational Image)

New ISIS chief could replace Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in weeks: US...

Acting Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Russ Travers did not predict which ISIS figure would take over...

31 Oct 2019 1:26 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Kashmir an issue between India, Pak, UK's stance unchanged: Boris...

Boris Johnson's statement came in the backdrop of the two-day trip of 23 members of European Parliament to J&K to assess...

31 Oct 2019 12:28 PM IST

The NSO Group came to prominence in 2016 when researchers accused it of helping spy on an activist in the UAE. Its best-known product is Pegasus, a highly invasive tool that can reportedly switch on a targets phone camera and microphone, and access data on it. (Photo: File | Representational)

Whatsapp sues Israeli tech firm for spying, Indians were targets too

The suit calls on court to order NSO Group to stop any such attacks and asks for unspecified damages.

31 Oct 2019 11:43 AM IST

At least 13 people were killed and 30 others injured as a fire broke out on a train in Pakistan on Thursday after a gas canister carried by a passenger exploded. (Photo: ANI)

At least 65 killed as Pakistan train catches fire after gas canister...

Some passengers were cooking breakfast when the gas cylinder exploded, the report said.

31 Oct 2019 10:40 AM IST

The Pentagon released video and photos on Wednesday of the US special forces raid that resulted in the death of ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Pentagon releases video, photos of raid that killed ISIS chief...

McKenzie, speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, also provided several new details about Sunday's raid.

31 Oct 2019 9:30 AM IST

Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission would start from February 2020. (Photo: Twitter I @fawadchaudhry)

Cross border field fires increasing pollution level in Lahore claims...

'Irresponsible Govts are a curse,' the minister tweeted.

30 Oct 2019 8:52 PM IST

Nirav Modi moves new bail application, hearing on November 6

Modi is likely to appear via video link or may even be produced in person if the court listings officials deem that...

30 Oct 2019 7:55 PM IST