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The bus, carrying 31 passengers, crashed into a height barrier, which slashed the rear window, cut into the left side of the bus and killed passengers sitting on that side, the Gulf News reported. (Photo: Dubai Police | Twitter)

Eight Indians among 17 killed in Dubai bus accident

The Indian Consulate expressed condolences to the families of those who passed away in this tragic accident.

7 Jun 2019 11:34 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she would quit, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power. (Photo:AP)

British PMâ€‰Theresa May steps down as party leader, starts succession...

May will formally relinquish her leadership in a private letter to her party on Friday, but no official events are...

7 Jun 2019 11:21 AM IST

Ullal, who has been ranked 18th in the list, has a net worth of $1.4 billion. (Photo: PTI/ Wikimedia Commons)

3 Indian-origin women among America's richest self-made women: Forbes

America's 80 richest self-made women, the 'ceiling crashers' and 'overachievers' blazing their own trails as they amass...

7 Jun 2019 10:45 AM IST

Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, a lawmaker for the progressive anti-junta Future Forward Party (FFP), is one of four transgender MPs in the house. (Photo: Facebook/Tanwarin Sukkhapisit)

Not here for decoration': Thai transgender MPs make history in...

Thailand's transgender community enjoys a high profile, but still faces major hurdles in the conservative...

7 Jun 2019 10:37 AM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump should be sent to prison, says USâ€‰House speaker

'I don't want to see him impeached, I want to see him in prison,' Pelosi said.

7 Jun 2019 10:28 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif's life at risk, says doctor

The three-time prime minister was sentenced to a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia corruption reference last...

7 Jun 2019 6:48 AM IST

Hoegel has already spent a decade in prison following a previous life sentence he received for six other murders. (Photo: AP)

German nurse accused of murdering 85 patients gets jailed for life

Judge Sebastian Buehrmann called Niels Hoegel's killing spree 'incomprehensible'.

6 Jun 2019 3:17 PM IST

The 33-year-old Badiucao said he reached out to Twitter ahead of the anniversary and offered to create a special tank man emoji that would appear next to the hashtag #Tiananmen30. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Chinese cartoonist announces protest against Twitter for refusing...

This is the second time the social media giant has come under fire in the last week over its handling of China-related...

6 Jun 2019 2:54 PM IST

The raids have come weeks after Houthis claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities last week, calling it the largest military operation conducted by militants since the start of the armed conflict in 2015. (Photo: ANI)

Houthis take control over 20 military positions inside Saudi

The recent attack is likely to further deteriorate the condition in the already volatile region.

6 Jun 2019 2:45 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

They take massive amounts of drugs: Trump on transgender military ban

The Pentagon says the restrictions are not a blanket ban.

6 Jun 2019 1:20 PM IST

Responding to a question, Trump asserted that none of his predecessors had sanctioned Russia like he had. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day at Normandy

For Trump, it is another moment to praise alliances and military service, on the heels of defending his decision not to...

6 Jun 2019 1:20 PM IST

Instead of blaming the television and gadgets, it is better to look for alternative options to keep the children engaged during the holiday season. (Photo: Pixabay)

English classes, legal services cut for immigrant kids under US...

Move appears to violate a legal settlement, Flores agreement that requires govt to provide education and recreation to...

6 Jun 2019 12:45 PM IST