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The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after a report that Sirisena had accused Indias intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied. (Photo: File)

Easter bombings: Sri Lanka bans 2 terror groups, including NTJ

Sirisena took the decision under emergency regulations to ban the National Thowheeth Jama'ath and Jamathei Millathu...

28 April 2019 11:08 AM IST

The violence came six days after the Easter Day bombings on three churches and three luxury hotels. (Photo:AP)

ISIS claim 3 terrorists blew themselves in Sri Lanka raids

The ISIS group has claimed responsibility for three men who blew themselves up in clashes with Sri Lankan police.

28 April 2019 10:20 AM IST

Trump will become the first foreign leader to greet the new emperor of Japan, Naruhito, when he travels there on May 25 to 28. (Photo:AP)

In midst of trade talks, Donald Trump takes Shinzo Abe for golf...

The two leaders struck up something of a 'bromance' during Trump's visit in November 2017.

28 April 2019 10:07 AM IST

Former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP/File)

Lawyer confirms Parvez Musharraf will return to Pakistan on May 1

Pakistan's former military dictator Pervez Musharraf, who is facing high treason case, is likely to return to the...

28 April 2019 8:54 AM IST

The shooting in the town of Poway, north of San Diego, came exactly six months after a white supremacist killed 11 people at Pittsburghs Tree of Life synagogue. (Photo:AP)

1 dead, 3 injured as teenage gunman opens fire in US synagogue

A teenage gunman who wrote a hate-filled manifesto opened fire at a synagogue in California on Saturday.

28 April 2019 8:47 AM IST

The 26-year-old model fell while turning to leave the runway. (Photo:Twitter)

Brazilian model collapses, dies on rampwalk in Sao Paulo Fashion Week

A Brazilian model died after collapsing on the catwalk during a show on the last day of Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

28 April 2019 8:32 AM IST

Pakistans former Ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani, speculated that the new sanctions may create obstacles for Pakistani citizens wanting to travel to the United States. (Photo: File | Representational)

Pakistan refused to take back deportees, faces US visa sanctions

Consular operations in Pakistan remain unchanged.

27 April 2019 8:57 PM IST

The gun battle comes six days after a rash of suicide bomber attacks that killed more than 250 people. (Photo: AFP)

Six killed as jihadists attack Burkina Faso school

The latest attack happened at Maitaougou village in the Koulpelogo province, which has been targeted by extremists.

27 April 2019 6:51 PM IST

Hirsh Singh, an engineer from Atlantic County who works in the aerospace and defence industries, filed his campaign committee with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. (Hirsh Singh/Twitter)

Indian-American engineer announces 2020 Congressional bid from New...

Hirsh Singh, known as a supporter of President Donald Trump, will seek the Republican nomination for the US Senate in...

27 April 2019 6:48 PM IST

Addressing the press conference, Imran Khan said: I came into politics 22 years ago because I believed that the potential of our country was not being realised. The Pakistan that I saw growing up deteriorated in front of my very eyes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

PEMRA slaps Rs 1 mn fine on tv channel for airing prog on Pak PM's...

PEMRA also directed the channel to air an apology within 7 days through its prime time programme.

27 April 2019 5:37 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has decided to end waivers on Iranian oil. (Photo:AP)

Russia welcomes Trump's proposal to reduce nuclear capabilities

Trump had previously said that Russia, China and the United States should invest in long-term peace rather than spending...

27 April 2019 5:30 PM IST

Joe Biden will be competing with 20 other candidates including heavyweights like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to win Democratic nominations. (Photo:AP)

Biden raises USD 6.3 million in first 24 hours of announcing...

Former US President Joe Biden raised USD 6.3 million in the first 24 hours after launching the presidential campaign for...

27 April 2019 11:19 AM IST