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Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist

Saudi admits journalist Khashoggi dismembered in consulate

The journalist's body parts were then handed over to an agent outside the consulate grounds, the spokesman said.

15 Nov 2018 4:38 PM IST

The resignation of such a senior minister thrusts the United Kingdom into a political crisis just as May was attempting to garner support for a Brexit deal which her opponents have warned could sink her premiership. (Photo: AP)

UK: Brexit Minister Dominic Raab resigns, thrusts PM May's govt into...

'I cannot reconcile the terms of the proposed deal with the promises we made to the country in our manifesto at the last...

15 Nov 2018 3:28 PM IST

For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over, Mike Pence told American troops at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

Trump-Kim meeting likely in New Year, won't accept broken promises:...

US president and North's leader held a historic summit in Singapore earlier this year, signing a vaguely worded deal on...

15 Nov 2018 3:17 PM IST

Estonia, where Pence had on Sunday raised the possibility of deploying the Patriot anti-missile defence system, is the first stop of his European tour which will also take him to Georgia and Montenegro. (Photo: AP)

US urges sustained sanctions pressure on North Korea over...

US Vice President Mike Pence said America's regional 'partnership also includes our pressure campaign regarding' the...

15 Nov 2018 2:37 PM IST

European Union and United Kingdom flags fly above the EU Commission offices in London. (Photo: AP)

Brexit deal to be signed on November 25 in summit, says EU President

'If nothing extraordinary happens, we will hold European Council meeting in order to finalise, formalise Brexit deal,'...

15 Nov 2018 1:34 PM IST

The latest action completes the first round of USD 50 billion in products that President Donald Trump targeted after USD 34 billion in goods were hit with punitive duties on July 6. (Photo: File)

US could lose war against Russia or China, warns panel

Congress had tasked the National Defence Strategy Commission to look at US President Donald Trump's sweeping National...

15 Nov 2018 1:29 PM IST

Replying to a volley of questions from the opposition party members during the question hour, he said the government has not received any report on Rohingyas entering the state from Myanmar or Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Official casts doubts over Rohingya repatriation, says none want to...

Fearing repatriation, refugees who fled to Bangladesh with testimony of murder, rape and arson after a military...

15 Nov 2018 12:33 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Sri Lankan govt confusion after House no-trust in Mahinda Rajapaksa

The Speaker's office said that the Speaker has requested the President to take the next step under the Constitution.

15 Nov 2018 2:29 AM IST

Im not a drinker and I can honestly say I never had a beer in my life -- its one of my only good traits, Trump joked at a long, rambling press conference. (Photo: AP)

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit: Trump

Rao was recommended for the post by former White House counsel Don McGahn.

14 Nov 2018 2:47 PM IST

Devi Unmathallegadoo was known locally as Sana Muhammad after reportedly converting to Islam when she married her husband Imtiaz Muhammad around seven years ago. (Photo: Facebook)

Pregnant Indian-origin woman killed in arrow attack in London; baby...

The victim was found suffering an abdominal injury. She was taken to hospital where she later died.

14 Nov 2018 2:26 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

Sri Lankan parl votes against newly-appointed Rajapaksa govt

Speaker ruled that majority of 225-member assembly supported no-confidence motion against Rajapaksa who was made PM on...

14 Nov 2018 11:23 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)

Sri Lanka Supreme Court overturns sacking of Parliament by Prez...

The decision was the latest dramatic twist in the crisis that has gripped Sri Lanka since Sirisena sacked PM...

13 Nov 2018 6:33 PM IST