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The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said.

US concerns over India buying Venezuelan oil have been addressed

John Bolton indicated that their concerns regarding India continuing to buy oil from Venezuela have been resolved.

16 Feb 2019 10:55 AM IST

We have been unable to reach Jamal today and are very concerned about where he may be, the Posts international opinions editor Eli Lopez said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter)

Turkey has not revealed all about Khashoggi killing says Erdogan

Erdogan said Turkey has not yet revealed all the information it has discovered about the killing of journalist Jamal...

16 Feb 2019 10:42 AM IST

The examination of the crime scene and dead bodies indicated that the death was caused by firearms. Bijarani received one gunshot in the head while his wife three bullets one on head and two on abdomen. (Photo: File/Representational)

Gunman kills five in mass shooting at US manufacturing facility

Five people were killed and multiple police officers shot on Friday when a gunman opened fire in an industrial area in...

16 Feb 2019 10:32 AM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) is tasked to guard the India-Pakistan International Border in the Jammu region of the state. (Representational Image | PTI)

US asks Pak to freeze funds of terror groups, supports action against...

The US asked Pakistan to freeze without delay the funds and other assets of the UNSC-designated terrorist networks and...

16 Feb 2019 10:26 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about a state of emergency from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC.

Donald Trump declares emergency' over wall

White House reveals President's move to construct controversial border wall with Mexico.

16 Feb 2019 4:56 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday at the UN headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh PM Hasina wants to retire to make way for young leaders

PM Hasina has indicated that she will retire after the current term to promote young leaders.

15 Feb 2019 4:09 PM IST

Lord Ahmed, who is from Mirpur in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a member of the House of Lords. (Photo:Facebook)

Pak backer in UK Parliament had sex with women who sought help

43-year-old Tahira Zaman alleged that Lord Ahmed repeatedly asked her for dinner when she went to him for help.

15 Feb 2019 3:37 PM IST

Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on December 1 to a three-month truce in the escalating spat. (Photo: File)

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin calls China trade talks 'productive'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the US had 'productive' talks with China over their trade dispute.

15 Feb 2019 3:22 PM IST

Photo released by Chinas Xinhua News Agency shows Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 30, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Pulwama or no Pulwama, China refuses to call Masood Azhar global...

China cooperates with India on trans-border crimes, but continues to back Masood.

15 Feb 2019 1:41 PM IST

According to reports, the new bus service will be launched between Lahore in Pakistan and Kashgar in China via Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on November 13. (Representational Image | File)

China remains silent as India condems Pulwama terror attack

China has not only been silent, but is the only country at the UN which has supported terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed...

15 Feb 2019 1:16 PM IST

The privatisation of loss-making Air India has hit a roadblock at the starting line-up itself.

Air India resumes flights to Iraq after 30 years

Flights were prevented by years of conflict in Iraq and sanctions against Saddam Hussein's regime after his invasion of...

15 Feb 2019 12:08 PM IST

President Donald Trump will sign a border security bill to avert another government shutdown. (File Photo)

Donald Trump to sign border bill, declare emergency for wall funds

Trump appeared headed toward triggering a swift court challenge from Democrats on constitutional grounds.

15 Feb 2019 12:00 PM IST