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Mayor Sadiq Khan called for Londoners to attend a candlelit vigil at Trafalgar Square on Thursday evening in solidarity with the victims and their families. (Photo: AFP)

London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls for preferential norms for Indian...

The mayor, who reiterated his

19 May 2019 9:47 AM IST

The final result may not be known for some time. (Photo:AP)

Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election...

Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.

19 May 2019 8:57 AM IST

According to Boeing, the flight simulator software was incapable of reproducing certain flight conditions. (Photo:AP)

Boeing admit defects in 737 Max simulator software

Though, the company did not indicate when it first became aware of the problem, and whether it informed regulators.

19 May 2019 8:41 AM IST

Arnold will reportedlynext be seen in Aftermath. (Photo: AFP)

Watch: Hollywood great Arnold Schwarzenegger kicked by man at sports...

The bodybuilder and former politician was chatting with fans at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg when a man...

19 May 2019 8:25 AM IST

Mexico subsequently confirmed it had reached a similar agreement with the United States. (Photo:AP)

Trump lifts steel, aluminium tariffs on Mexico, Canada

The statement came moments after Canada released the agreement between Ottawa and Washington in which they agree to...

18 May 2019 2:26 PM IST

On February 15, China, which has been blocking efforts to get Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar sanctioned by the United Nations, had conveyed to India its condemnation of the Pulwama attack. (Photo: Twitter)

India raises concern over UN's dues to Peacekeeping nations

India said that UN's total arrears currently stand at a whopping $3.6 billion, nearly one-third of the annual assessment...

18 May 2019 1:47 PM IST

Wang told Zarif during the meeting that China hopes the Iran nuclear deal can be fully implemented. (Photo:AP)

Amid US pressure; China-Iran foreign ministers meet to discuss...

Iran wishes to cooperate with China 'bilaterally and multilaterally, in order to preserve the interests of our two...

18 May 2019 1:27 PM IST

This makes Taiwan the first place in Asia with a comprehensive law both allowing and laying out the terms of same-sex marriage. (Photo:AP)

Mass weddings planned, after Taiwan says Yes to gay union

'It's a breakthrough, I have to say so,' said Shiau Hong-chi, professor of gender studies at Shih-Hsin University in...

18 May 2019 1:03 PM IST

Since December 1, authorities have found 222 burial pits and 337 sets of human remains nationwide. (Photo:AP)

18 bags with human remains, chainsaws found by soldiers in Mexico

State prosecutors don't have a count of the bodies. Containers found at the farm that could also hold more.

18 May 2019 12:45 PM IST

On Wednesday, Alabama banned abortions at any time, with the same exception. (Photo:AP)

Missouri follows Alabama; passes law that would ban abortion after 8...

The legislation allows for an abortion after the eighth week only in the case of medical emergencies.

18 May 2019 12:30 PM IST

The sanctions came just two days after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Putin in the Russian resort of Sochi. (Photo:AP)

US hit 5 Russians with sanctions despite Pompeo-Putin meeting

The State Department highlighted the actions against five people, plus one entity, as it submitted an annual report...

18 May 2019 12:14 PM IST

Late a Rep Raychel Proudie, a Democrat, quickly rebuked him. (Photo:Twitter)

Watch: This US congressman said rape can be 'consensual'

The veteran from Cape Girardeau Police Department even touched on his experiences handling rape cases.

18 May 2019 11:18 AM IST