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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to the five permanent members of the Security Council to break the current deadlock on reported use of chemical weapons in Syria and prevent the situation spiralling out of control in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit India in October

The Secretary-General will arrive in New Delhi on October 1.

22 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

China shuts over 4,000 websites in massive-clean-up campaign

China keeps the internet under tight control and has been cracking down on a range of illegal online activities.

22 Sept 2018 12:32 PM 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)

Several killed as gunmen attack military parade in Iran: report

It is reported that terrorists attacked an army parade in south Iran today.

22 Sept 2018 12:28 PM 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)

US Senate committee postpones Kavanaugh hearing

Hearing against Trump's SC nominee Kavanaugh postponed after his accuser Christine Ford declined committee's request to...

22 Sept 2018 12:20 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)

Rouhani vows to boost Iran missiles despite western concerns

'We will never decrease our defensive capabilities... we will increase them day by day,' Rouhani said at a military...

22 Sept 2018 12:13 PM IST

Chinas government, however, shows no sign of bending to Washingtons pressure. (Photo: File)

China cancels trade talks with US as tariff threats escalate: report

Report said that a mid-level Chinese delegation was due to travel to US ahead of Liu's visit, but trip has now been...

22 Sept 2018 10:16 AM IST

Trump says of Germany: Were supposed to protect you against Russia and yet you make this deal with Russia. (Photo: AP)

Will end work permits for families of H-1B visa holders in 3 months:...

Department of Homeland Security said new rule would be submitted to Office of Management of Budget, White House, within...

22 Sept 2018 9:34 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre. (Photo: AP)

US official in Russia probe suggested taping Donald Trump: reports

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the suggestions in the spring of 2017 after Trump fired FBI Director Comey...

22 Sept 2018 9:28 AM IST

US had also welcomed the exchange of messages between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan. (Photo: File | PTI)

India calling off foreign ministers' meet in New York 'unfortunate':...

'It is unfortunate that India has not given positive response. Indian has once again wasted an opportunity for peace,'...

22 Sept 2018 8:56 AM IST

Saudi Arabia, which has some of the worlds tightest restrictions on women, requires them to wear the garment by law. (Photo: File)

Saudi court grants woman passport after father refuses to send her...

The woman in western Jeddah sought to disown her father as guardian after he refused to let her seek a passport to study...

21 Sept 2018 6:43 PM IST

Of the 4,170 infant admitted, 1,472 had died in 2016-17.

NY: Three babies, 2 adults slashed, attacker found with self-inflicted...

Two baby girls and a baby boy were attacked by the woman, an officer said. One of the girls is in serious condition, he...

21 Sept 2018 6:32 PM IST

Speaking to reporters in the halls of the National Assembly, Le Pen said she felt persecuted by the state and would defy the order. (Photo: AFP)

France: Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric tests over IS...

Le Pen had shared pictures of atrocities committed by IS in December 2015, soon after IS jihadists killed 130 people in...

21 Sept 2018 3:58 PM IST