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The shutdown was imminent as US President Donald Trump remained at odds with the lawmakers over border wall funding of USD 5 billion with Mexico. (Photo: ANI)

Trump, Democrats stick to their stands, US govt shutdown to drag on to...

President Trump continued to blame Democrats for the shutdown. In a tweet, Trump said the government shutdown is not...

28 Dec 2018 9:20 AM IST

Corporal Ronil Singh of the Newman Police Department was shot and killed during a traffic stop when he was working overtime on Christmas night to provide the best for his family. (Photo: Screengrab/NYPDChiefofDept Twitter )

Indian-origin police officer working overtime on Christmas' shot dead...

In honour of Corporal Ronil Singh, Capitol flags in California will be flown at half-staff, Governor's office said.

27 Dec 2018 1:29 PM IST

The target missile a Prithvi missile was launched from launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near Balasore. (File photo/Representational)

China successfully tests Russia's S-400 missile air defence system

It was the first time People's Liberation Army tested the system since it received the last shipments of the weaponry...

27 Dec 2018 11:02 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

Donald Trump declares end to US policeman' role in surprise Iraq visit

Trump has also taken criticism from France and other foreign partners as well as senior figures in his own Republican...

27 Dec 2018 10:01 AM IST

Rajesh Subramaniam, an IIT-Bombay graduate from Thiruvananthapuram, has been with FedEx for more than 27 years. (Photo: Fedex.com)

Indian-American Rajesh Subramaniam named FedEx president

Subramaniam, currently executive VP, chief marketing and communications officer of FedEx Corp, will assume his new role...

27 Dec 2018 9:55 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

5 dead, 21 hurt in China as hijacked bus ploughs into pedestrians

The newspaper and other reports gave no details of the attacker's identity or motive.

25 Dec 2018 3:55 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

'US's goal to bring Iran's system to its knees and will fail': Rouhani...

Rouhani said US sanctions would affect Iranians' lives and growth but not bring the government to its knees.

25 Dec 2018 2:12 PM IST

A image shows Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum (L) having a meal. (Photo: AFP)

'At home with family': UAE releases first picture of 'runaway'...

Sheikha Latifa has not been seen publicly since she was allegedly captured at sea in March as she attempted to flee UAE.

25 Dec 2018 11:38 AM IST

Democrats have said the shooting underscores the need for tougher gun laws, but Trump did not mention the issue in his brief address, delivered from the White House. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump says he's alone at White House waiting for Democrats deal

Democratic leaders said as long as Trump keeps listening to Freedom Caucus and others on right flank, there is no easy...

25 Dec 2018 10:16 AM IST

Barcelona, with its pristine beaches and eccentric architecture, attracts around 30 million visitors each year. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona on alert after US warns of possible terror attack on...

Police were working on this threat. We take all threats seriously, all of them are investigated,' regional interior...

24 Dec 2018 6:08 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif given 7 years jail term in corruption case

Nawaz Sharif has been acquitted in the Flagship Investments corruption case in the high-profile Panama Papers scandal.

24 Dec 2018 3:52 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Turkey's Erdogan assured he will eradicate ISIS left in Syria, says...

US President Donald Trump added that President Erdogan 'is a man who can do it.'

24 Dec 2018 2:27 PM IST