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May announced her resignation as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister on Friday as a leadership contest triggered in Brexit-hit Britain. (Photo: PTI)

British PM May calls Modi on poll win, discusses G20, ICC World Cup

She will formally step down on June 7, after a three-day state visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump.

26 May 2019 8:39 PM IST

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has classified different regions in the country into zones II to V, taking into consideration earthquake records, tectonic activities and damage caused. (Photo: Representational/AP)

7.5 magnitude earthquake rattles northern Peru

There were no immediate reports of casualties as a result of the earthquake.

26 May 2019 3:08 PM IST

The Islamic State group claimed a role in the attacks. (Photo:AP)

SL PM Wickremesinghe vows to stop ISIS terrorism rising again

He said the security forces and police have been able to apprehend everyone involved in the Easter Sunday attacks that...

26 May 2019 2:16 PM IST

The cause of Prems death was not yet made public. (Photo:AP)

Ex-Thai PM, who staged 13 coups, dies at 98

Prem Tinsulanonda was Thailand's 16th prime minister, serving three terms from 1980 to 1988. He was also a former army...

26 May 2019 2:07 PM IST

The militants opened fire on security forces, triggering a gunbattle in which two ultras were killed. (Photo: Representational | File)

ISIS member among 4 terrorists killed by Afghan special forces

Six other ISIS terrorists sustained injuries during the operation, reported Sputnik.

26 May 2019 12:58 PM IST

Noting the arrest of key opposition leaders in Venezuela, the US State Department hoped that the latest round of talks will focus on the departure of Maduro. (Photo:AP)

Maduro, Guaido representatives to hold second round of talks in Norway

Shortly after the announcement, Maduro took to his Twitter handle to express gratitude to the Norway government for...

26 May 2019 12:55 PM IST

Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Pak ready to hold talks with new Indian government: FM Qureshi

His remarks came two days after PM Modi on Thursday led his BJP towards a super-sized victory for a second term in...

26 May 2019 11:04 AM IST

In this photo provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy, left, transfers to an inflatable boat as rescuers collect him from his damaged yacht, Thuriya, in the southern Indian Ocean. (Photo: AP)

ISIS boat reportedly sets off from Sri Lanka, Kerala coast on high...

The coastal police department said it was on alert since May 23, the day alert came from Sri Lanka.

26 May 2019 10:34 AM IST

About a dozen contenders in total are thought to be considering a tilt at the leadership. (Photo:AP)

Race to replace Theresa May as UK PM heats up

May announced on Friday she was quitting over her failure to deliver Brexit, raising the prospect of a new leader.

26 May 2019 10:21 AM IST

Photo released by Chinas Xinhua News Agency shows Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 30, 2018. (Photo: AP)

China wishes to work with PM Modi again, after victory in polls

'We have noticed that after PM Narendra Modi assumed office, he has made a lot of efforts to enhance the Indian...

26 May 2019 9:57 AM IST

Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis condemns abortion, says use amounts to hiring of paid...

In cases where the child may not live long, medical care is not wasted but by gaining time, allows parents to prepare...

26 May 2019 9:43 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Imran Khan warns against risk of war in Asia, Middle East amid Iran...

Tehran has distanced itself from the bombings, but the United States has sent a aircraft carrier and an extra 1,500...

26 May 2019 9:34 AM IST