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Dramatic footage shared on social media showed Aeroflots Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, land at Sheremetyevo international airport, flames and black smoke pouring from its fuselage. (Photo: Twitter)

At least 41 dead in Russian plane blaze disaster

The jet reportedly managed to land on its second attempt, hitting the ground with its landing gear first and then its...

6 May 2019 6:49 AM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew reimposed in Negembo, Sri Lanka

The move was taken after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler.

5 May 2019 9:20 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea denounces South Korea - US military exercise

US and South Korea had conducted week-long exercises last month involving Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)...

5 May 2019 6:13 PM IST

Gazan authorities reported six Palestinians killed in the Israeli strikes, including at least two terrorists. (Photo:AP)

Benjamin Netanyahu pledges 'massive attacks' in response to Gaza...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had ordered the military to launch further strikes on Gaza...

5 May 2019 4:03 PM IST

Pakistan appoints ex-IMF official as State Bank Governor

A Pakistani economist working for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been appointed as the governor of the State...

5 May 2019 1:24 PM IST

Archaeologists unveiled an unusually large tomb on Luxors west bank dated to ancient Egypts 18th dynasty. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

4,500-year-old burial ground discovered near Egypt's great pyramids

Egypt's antiquities ministry unveiled a 4,500-year-old burial ground near the Giza pyramids containing colourful wooden...

5 May 2019 12:57 PM IST

Investigators said they are hoping to interview the crew on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Probe commences after Boeing 737 skids off runway into Florida river

Federal investigators began searching for what caused a Boeing jetliner with 143 people on board to slide off a runway...

5 May 2019 12:36 PM IST

Since 2013, there have been seven rounds of talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the thorny water disputes.

India say diplomats were locked up, hard pressed in Pakistan: Report

India has raised concerns with Pakistan over harassment of two of its diplomats by intelligence personnel last month.

5 May 2019 9:20 AM IST

Kim was also evaluating the combat performance of arms and equipment according to KCNA. (Photo:AP)

Multiple rocket launchers tested by North Korea to evaluate 'combat...

North Korea said it had tested long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons.

5 May 2019 9:01 AM IST

At UNSC meet Indian Ambassador to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said: We must focus on addressing the challenges posed by cross border terrorism emanating from safe havens and sanctuaries to our region and especially to Afghanistan. (Photo: PTI)

India gives clarion call at UN to adopt CCIT after Azhar blacklisting

India proposed a draft document on CCIT at UN in 1986 but it has not been implemented as there is no unanimity on...

4 May 2019 5:11 PM IST

Israel said around 90 rockets were fired from the Palestinian enclave and its air defences intercepted dozens of them. (Photo:AP)

As many as 50 rockets fired at Israeli base from Gaza: Army

Gaza militants on Saturday fired a barrage of dozens of rockets at Israel, which responded with strikes that killed a...

4 May 2019 4:26 PM IST

Sri Lankan soldiers stand guard outside a closed church in Colombo on April 28, 2019, a week after a series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.(Photo: AFP)

Pakistani among 4 arrested without visas in Sri Lanka

The 25-year-old Pakistani and the 24-year-old Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Grandpass for residing in country...

4 May 2019 1:05 PM IST