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US President Donald Trump with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit in Vietnam. (Photo: AP )

At UN, Russia says meddling claims baseless, slams US

Sergey Lavrov pounded away at 'self-serving' unilateral moves by Trump, and assailed crippling Western sanctions as...

29 Sept 2018 11:42 AM IST

Fain said he absolutely denies the allegation and called for an investigation. (Photo: AP)

Woman says US state lawmaker Joe Fain raped her in 2007

In a tweet, Candace Faber said Sen. Joe Fain sexually assaulted her in 2007, night she graduated from Georgetown...

29 Sept 2018 11:34 AM IST

China, throttled by export barriers to the US, might diversify the structure of its exports, using overseas production and export units in countries with trade ties to the US. India could be one such location.

China says it won't be pushed around by US on trade

Foreign Minister Wang Yi insisted that his country 'will not be blackmailed' or bow to pressure.

29 Sept 2018 11:27 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Imran should solve own issues before pointing at Kashmir: US advocacy...

Voice of Karachi asserted that Pakistan is answerable for several things including freedom given to leaders of terrorist...

29 Sept 2018 11:07 AM IST

The American diplomat said the US reiterates its support for Indias role in a reformed UN Security Council. (Photo: AP)

US reiterates support for India's permanent role in reformed UNSC

US supported India's bid for permanent seat in UNSC and in other multilateral institutions such as the Nuclear Suppliers...

29 Sept 2018 10:48 AM IST

Photographs from Palu -- home to around 350,000 -- showed partially covered bodies on the ground near the shore. (Photo: AFP)

384 dead, many missing after earthquake, tsunami hits Indonesia

Hospitals were overwhelmed by influx of injured, with many being treated in open air, while other survivors helped to...

29 Sept 2018 9:13 AM IST

On April 7 Trump had warned China to end unfair trade and only charge the reciprocal tariffs while claiming that unfair trade is causing an annual loss of USD 500 billion to the US. (Photo: File)

Trump orders FBI probe of SC nominee Kavanaugh as Senate delays final...

After a day-long hearing, Senate Judiciary Committee on Friday approved Brett Kavanaugh's nomination in preliminary vote...

29 Sept 2018 9:11 AM IST

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Up to 50 mn accounts breached by hackers: Facebook

Facebook reset the 50 million breached accounts, meaning users will need to sign back in using passwords.

29 Sept 2018 8:53 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin will visit India for bilateral summit October 4

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had also visited Russia earlier this month on September 13 and 14.

29 Sept 2018 5:31 AM IST

In a statement released to US media, Kavanaugh rejected the womans claim, made in a letter to the Democrats vetting his nomination that he tried to force himself on her during a party. (Photo: AFP)

Democrats walk out after Senate committee sets vote on Brett Kavanaugh

Kamala Harris, Mazie Hirono, Richard Blumenthal, Sheldon Whitehouse left after GOP chairman set vote on nomination for...

28 Sept 2018 9:13 PM IST

A tsunami has happened in Palu, said Rahmat Triyono, head of the disaster agencys earthquake and tsunami division. (Representational Image)

Indonesian city hit by tsunami after powerful earthquake

The 7.5 magnitude quake sparked terror among locals who fled into streets and raced to higher ground fearing tsunami...

28 Sept 2018 7:42 PM IST

Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Imran Khan plans to raise USD 14 bn for Pak dams in largest...

If millions of Pakistanis living overseas all contribute USD 1,000 then Pakistan will have funds to build dams, Imran...

28 Sept 2018 7:19 PM IST