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The tsunami that hit the coasts of Indonesian islands along the Sunda Strait was not big but it was destructive. The waves smashed onto beaches in the darkness Saturday night without warning, ripping houses and hotels from their foundations in seconds and sweeping terrified concertgoers into the sea. (Photo: AP)

No time to run: Killer tsunami hit Indonesia beach without warning

Indonesia is one of most disaster-prone nations due to its position straddling 'Pacific Ring of Fire', where tectonic...

24 Dec 2018 2:21 PM IST

The Presidential motorcade drives on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol for the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

'Very possible' US shutdown could extend into New Year: Official

White House budget director said partial govt shutdown gridlocking Washington could extend into new year and next Cong.

23 Dec 2018 9:11 PM IST

Gen Bajwa made the remarks during a visit to Sarpir and Pandu Sectors at the Line of Control where he interacted with the Pakistani troops, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the media wing of the army - said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

'Not a sign of weakness': Pak Army chief on Imran Khan's India offer

Chief said peace benefits everyone and it is time to fight disease, poverty and illiteracy instead of fighting against...

23 Dec 2018 6:44 PM IST

A rescuer stands amid debris at a tsunami-ravaged area in Carita, Indonesia, Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Angry Indonesian volcano Child Of Krakatoa' was on eruption watchlist

Experts say Anak Krakatoa emerged around 1928 in the caldera of Krakatoa, a volcanic island that violently erupted in...

23 Dec 2018 4:37 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said India and Pakistan need more steps like this (Kartarpur Corridor) for peace in the South Asian region. (Photo: ANI)

Will show Modi govt how to treat minorities,' says Pak PM Imran Khan

Khan's comment comes amid controversy over Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah's remarks on mob violence in India.

23 Dec 2018 11:47 AM IST

Images showed wave pushed tangled mess of corrugated steel roofing, timber, rubble and flotsam inland from coast at Carita beach and at other places it uprooted trees and left trail of debris strewn across ground., (Photo: AP)

222 killed in Indonesia tsunami set off by volcanic eruption

Hundreds of buildings destroyed by wave, which hit southern Sumatra coast and western tip of Java about 9:30 pm (1430...

23 Dec 2018 10:51 AM IST

The US government began a Christmas-time shutdown early Saturday. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/ @USCapitol)

US govt shuts down, 8 lakh staff forced to work without pay this...

Democrats painted Donald Trump as the Grinch who stole the year-end deal.

22 Dec 2018 11:49 AM IST

According to our information the relevant report is not true, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing when asked about the report. (Representational Image | AP)

'Untrue': China denies report of secret military project in Pak trade...

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Belt and Road Initiative is purely an economic project with peaceful intent.

22 Dec 2018 10:25 AM IST

The US government will begin a Christmastime shutdown at midnight. (Photo: AP)

US govt bound for shutdown as Congress, Trump fail to reach deal

Trump has dug in on his demand for USD 5 billion for construction of a wall on the US border with Mexico.

22 Dec 2018 10:04 AM IST

Front portion of official residence of Pakistan Prime Minister in Islamabad.

Imran Khan to turn PM House into university

PM Khan fulfils poll promise, says education focus of his government.

22 Dec 2018 5:52 AM IST

China has offered to extend its ambitious CPEC project to Afghanistan. (Photo: File)

China denies report of hatching plan to build fighter jets in Pak...

Islamabad datelined report in NYT said Pak Air Force and Chinese officials were putting final touches to secret...

21 Dec 2018 5:41 PM IST

I cannot imagine a condition under which the United States would accept North Korea as a nuclear power, Jim Mattis said. (Photo: AP)

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis quits over policy dispute with Trump

Mattis told Trump deserved defence secretary 'whose views are better aligned with yours on these and other subjects.'

21 Dec 2018 9:50 AM IST