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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks and released images that purported to show the attackers. (Photo: AFP)

Tamil medium teacher among 106 suspects held in Sri Lanka bombings

A total of 106 suspects, including a Tamil medium teacher and a school principal, have been arrested in Sri Lanka.

28 April 2019 11:52 AM IST

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