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Quoting security sources, Xinhua news agency reported that the Israeli planes fired several missiles at military posts that belong to Hamas militants in the southwest of Gaza City. (Photo: ANI Representational)

Israel strikes in Gaza after rocket attack Jerusalem

The exchange came hours after two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli fire during clashes on the Gaza border.

7 Sept 2019 5:44 PM IST

Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, today, inaugurated the building of Shree Koteshwor Multiple Campus, Kathmandu, built at a cost of NRs 4.5 crore under India-Nepal Development Partnership. (Photo: File | Representational)

India gives Kathmandu a boost in educational infrastructure

The infrastructure has been constructed with India's grant assistance of Nepali Rs 45.10 million.

7 Sept 2019 5:20 PM IST

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

India regrets Pak's decision to not allow its air space for President...

President Kovind is scheduled to embark on an official nine-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, and Slovenia from Sep 9.

7 Sept 2019 4:04 PM IST

Elwell said the FAA sent Boeing additional questions about its proposed fixes for the MAX planes, which caused the delay. (Photo:AP)

Boeing suspends test on its latest long-haul plane amid 737 MAX crisis

The company spokesman declined to say whether the latest setback would further delay the schedule.

7 Sept 2019 3:43 PM IST

Visa fees of Chinese nationals working on development projects to be...

According to the policy, visas issued by missions cannot be changed for any reason in Pakistan.

7 Sept 2019 3:42 PM IST

The tanker Adrian Darya-1, formerly known as the Grace-1, turned off its Automatic Identification System late Monday, leading to speculation it would be heading to Syria. Other Iranian oil tankers have similarly turned off their tracking beacons in the area, with analysts saying they believe crude oil ends up in Syria in support of embattled President Bashar Assads government. (Photo: Twitter | AFP)

Satellite images show Iran oil tanker sought by US off Syria

Iranian and Syrian officials have not acknowledged the vessel's presence there.

7 Sept 2019 3:10 PM IST

In view of the partys own history where it has shown no distaste for accommodative arrangements with the establishment to counter ethno-nationalists, as recently as five years ago and the history of Pakistans compromised mainstream political parties in general, it would not be misplaced to suggest that ideological commitment to procedural democracy usually runs shallow.

US delegation reaches in Pakistan to discuss Afghan peace process

The figure had swelled to nearly 100,000 at the highest mark in 2011 and dipped to 8,300 in 2017, according to USA...

7 Sept 2019 3:03 PM IST

Weinstein pleaded not guilty Aug 26 to a new indictment adding the new charges. (Photo: AP)

Judge approves moves to streamline Weinstein case

Weinstein's case involves allegations from other women.

7 Sept 2019 2:56 PM IST

Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on March 5 against the Centres decision to ban Jamaat-e-Islami. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

US backs direct talks between India and Pak on Kashmir: Wells

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was an internal matter.

7 Sept 2019 1:49 PM IST

The couple, Kaustubh Nirmal and Sanjeeri Deopujari, lived in Connecticut and were among the people who died aboard the vessel, during a three-day diving excursion. (Photo: Facebook/ Sanjeeri Deopujari)

God didn't have heart to separate them': Indian couple died in US boat...

Neighbours at the couple's apartment building remembered them.

7 Sept 2019 1:27 PM IST

Earlier in the day, Singh visited the Joint Security Area (JSA), a small neutral camp situated in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh visits 'historic site' where Kim, Moon planted tree for...

The April summit had marked the first time that a North Korean leader had set foot in the South since the end of the...

7 Sept 2019 1:04 PM IST

Protesters surround banners that read: Those charge to the street on today is brave!, center top, and Release all the detainees! during a sit-in rally at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International airport on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong protesters aim to 'stress test' airport

The withdrawal was one of the protesters' key demands and both she and Beijing had previously refused to budge on the...

7 Sept 2019 12:30 PM IST