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Police personnel at the crime scene. (Photo: Asian Age)

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash

The students from two village schools were to attend a cultural, health and sports festival in the town center.

19 July 2019 2:35 PM IST

According to an airport official, over 270 flights were delayed, nearly 50 diverted and an estimated 35 cancelled. No flight could take off from the airport here for nearly four hours between 7.30am and 11.05am on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan lost over Rs 8 billion due to airspace closure: Report

It's a huge loss for our overall (aviation) industry,' Pakistan Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on...

19 July 2019 1:50 PM IST

The satellite was launched in 2011 and has exceeded its initially expected useful life of about three years. (Photo: UPI)

'The Dish' that covered Apollo 11 moonwalk, is still beaming 50 years...

'The Dish' is still used by astronomers around the world.

19 July 2019 1:42 PM IST

The meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit last month was good and productive. (Photo: AFP)

India-US relationship on very sound footing: Shringla

During his visit to New York, Shringla met Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, who was in the city at UN for High Level...

19 July 2019 1:15 PM IST

Sources said that the home department and jail authorities would study the report and then take a decision.

Indian-origin woman sentenced for smuggling hundreds of aliens into US

Patel, a bail bondswoman, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for her role in smuggling hundreds of illegal...

19 July 2019 1:07 PM IST

Irfan, the deceased, had dived down to clean the manhole on Thursday when he fell unconscious after inhaling poisonous gases trapped inside. (Photo: DC/Representational)

It's a 'maintenance hole', not manhole: This US city bans 40...

The San Francisco Bay Area city is known for its long history of progressive politics and 'first of' ordinances.

19 July 2019 12:46 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Trump says he wants Iran to agree not to produce nukes

He has imposed stringent sanctions against what he described as the 'authoritarian' Iranian regime.

19 July 2019 10:58 AM IST

The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker came to the United States as a child and eventually won a seat in Congress. (Photo: AFP)

Ilhan Omar, US congresswoman in eye of political storm

The Somali-born Muslim lawmaker came to the United States as a child and eventually won a seat in Congress.

19 July 2019 10:55 AM IST

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)

US firm asked to pay UD 58,000 to 2 employees for H-1B violations

The company provides services to private corporations, technology firms, and state and local government agencies.

19 July 2019 10:22 AM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

2 killed, 10 injured in Kabul University blast

The casualties were confirmed by Afghanistan's Public Health Ministry's spokesperson Wahidullah Mayar.

19 July 2019 10:04 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AFP)

Aid to Pak will remain suspended,' says US ahead of Imran Khan's visit

This is first high-level visit by a Pakistani Prime Minster to the White House during the Trump administration.

19 July 2019 10:01 AM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

12 Israeli tourists held in Cyprus over alleged gangrape of UK teen

The court hearing was conducted behind closed doors as one of the suspects is a minor aged under 18.

19 July 2019 9:50 AM IST