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Decision on global terrorist tag on JeM chief Masood Azhar likely...

The Council's 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee is expected to meet and issue of Azhar's listing is likely to be...

1 May 2019 11:02 AM IST

The sole woman invitee was the only female member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abes cabinet. (Photo:AP)

New Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum throne

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, a day after his father's historic abdication.

1 May 2019 10:42 AM IST

Protests erupted in Caracas which the ruling establishment termed as an attempted coup. (Photo: AP)

Protests erupt in Venezuela, world notices but stands divided

Incumbent President Maduro is backed by Russia, China, Iran and Turkey. More than 50 countries including the US have...

1 May 2019 10:20 AM IST

Rioters later blocked the highway with a bus and set it on fire. (Photo: AP)

Venezuela faces crises, riots amidst 'attempted coup'

An apparently carefully planned attempt by Guaido to demonstrate growing military support disintegrated into rioting.

1 May 2019 8:59 AM IST

Students and faculty wait near the entrance of campus after a shooting on the campus of University of North Carolina Charlotte in University City, Charlotte, on April 30, 2019.(Photo: AFP)

2 dead, 4 injured in US's North Carolina campus shooting

Campus Police Chief Jeff Baker said authorities received a call around 4:40 pm that a suspect armed with a pistol had...

1 May 2019 8:38 AM IST

All public church services were cancelled after the Easter Sunday bomb blasts. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: Church services to resume from May 5

No bags will be allowed inside as part of the tight security measures.

30 April 2019 5:20 PM IST

Naming Azhar as global terrorist by UN will be 'properly resolved':...

China said that the vexed issue of designating JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN will be properly...

30 April 2019 5:10 PM IST

A total of 8 lakh were seized and all four have been arrested, the district police chief said.

Man held after women's bodies found in freezer in London

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the bodies of two women were found in a freezer.

30 April 2019 4:24 PM IST

The group produced and sold 6.34 kilos (14 pounds) of methamphetamine and 366 grammes of dimethylamylamine. (File Photo)

China sentences another Canadian to death for drug traffiicking

A Chinese court sentenced a second Canadian man to death for drug trafficking amid diplomatic tensions between Ottawa...

30 April 2019 4:08 PM IST

Sri Lankan authorities have started an investigation into how warnings about possible attacks were not passed to top ministers. (Photo:AP)

SL confirm as many as 42 foreigners killed in Easter blasts

Sri Lankan authorities have identified 42 foreign nationals among the 253 people killed in the string of Easter suicide...

30 April 2019 3:36 PM IST

Last week, Sri Lanka placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert. (Photo:AP)

Van seized, three suspects arrested relating to SL Easter attacks

The Sri Lankan police announced that three suspects were arrested along with a van connected to the devastating Easter...

30 April 2019 3:00 PM IST

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the worlds oldest monarchy. (Photo:AP)

Emperor Akhito steps down as Japan marks the end of 'Heisei' period

'Heisei' that is 'achieving peace' period ended with Akhito stepping down as Japan's Emperor.

30 April 2019 2:22 PM IST