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People flee as heavy smoke rises above the ISIS groups last remaining position in Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Air strikes stop in Syria's Idlib after truce announced

Clashes between regime loyalists and insurgents on the edges of the anti-government bastion have also ceased after a...

31 Aug 2019 4:21 PM IST

Shocked passengers described being tossed around an Air Canada passenger jet as it hit a pocket of turbulence on its way to Australia on Thursday and was forced to make an emergency landing. (Representational Image/ ANI)

Air Canada ordered to pay 6-figure fine for violating couple's...

The couple were particularly upset by the boarding announcement for the Montreal-bound flight.

31 Aug 2019 4:01 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

''Absolutely false': Trump ousted secretary over claims of not being...

Westerhout's comments reportedly came during an off-the-record dinner with journalists and White House staffers.

31 Aug 2019 3:49 PM IST

Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday wrote a letter to S Jaishankar congratulating him on his appointment as the External Affairs Minister of India. (Photo: File)

Pakistan ready for 'conditional dialogue' with India: Shah Mahmood...

This comes after S Jaishankar's willingness to discuss outstanding issues with Pak bilaterally in atmosphere free of...

31 Aug 2019 3:22 PM IST

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

Brazil President Bolsonaro fuels spat with Europe, fires soar

This year's total is the highest since 2010 when 132,106 fires were detected across the country.

31 Aug 2019 3:05 PM IST

A traumatised young Malian plucked out of the sea off Tunisia after clinging for two days to debris from an inflatable which sank told Thursday of how more than 80 migrants are feared drowned. (Photo: AFP/ Representational Image)

Tamil toddlers moved to remote island detention centre in Australia

The family's neighbours from rural Queensland have campaigned for them to stay.

31 Aug 2019 2:50 PM IST

In a televised news conference Friday afternoon, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said Dorian was moving slowly, extending the islands exposure to the storm. (Photo: AP)

Tourists scatter as Hurricane Dorian hurls toward Bahamas

Locals were left to seal up their homes and businesses before the storm's expected arrival this weekend.

31 Aug 2019 2:14 PM IST

'No Showcase measures': Sindh does not hold rally to observe 'Kashmir...

Ghani added that Prime Minister Imran Kahn and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi should have rather visited...

31 Aug 2019 1:31 PM IST

The United States of America was not involved in the catastrophic accident during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran, Trump said. (Photo: Twitter)

Trump's Iran photo raises worries about disclosure of US surveillance...

The incident comes after months of tensions between Iran and Washington.

31 Aug 2019 1:00 PM IST

The girls father, identified as Bhagwan Singh, is a granthi (priest) at Gurudwara Tambu Sahib. Appearing in a video shared by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Manjinder S Sirsa on Thursday, he has sought help from Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for the safe return of his daughter. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan Punjab governor meets father of abducted Sikh girl

The girl, identified as 19-year old Jagjit Kaur was allegedly abducted and forced to marry a Muslim man in Pakistan.

31 Aug 2019 12:18 PM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers seek transparency in Afghan peace deal with Taliban

The three lawmakers asked whether the Taliban's commitment to break with international terrorists also extend to Taliban...

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM IST

Pakistan Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday got an electric shock while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an Islamabad rally, organised against Indias move to end special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter/ video screengrab)

Pak minister gets electric shock during speech against PM Modi, says...

The remark by Pakistan Minister came two days after Prime Minister Imran Khan threatened India of a nuclear war.

31 Aug 2019 9:38 AM IST