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Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope to meet US Church leaders after abuse cover-up claim

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, will attend the meeting.

12 Sept 2018 3:10 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Putin urges security guarantees for N Korea denuclearisation

'North Korea, in return for its denuclearisation, was after all promised security guarantees,' Putin said.

12 Sept 2018 2:54 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Taliban say they're ready for second round of talks

One of the officials said the meeting ended with a plan to meet again in September. The US has refused to confirm or...

12 Sept 2018 1:55 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Two Skripal poisoning suspects are 'civilians', says Putin

The British government has said Putin is ultimately responsible for the attack, a claim the Kremlin has strongly denied.

12 Sept 2018 1:49 PM IST

Last month a senior Iranian official said European powers had until the end of May to come up with an economic package to compensate Iran for the effects of the US withdrawal. (Photo: AP)

US warns Iran it will respond to attacks by Tehran allies in Iraq

'Iran did not act to stop these attacks by its proxies in Iraq, which it has supported with funding, training, and...

12 Sept 2018 1:40 PM IST

Nasrat Rahimi, deputy interior ministry spokesman, said the bomber blew himself up near the Kart-e Sakhi shrine, a target of previous militant attacks. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Death toll from Afghanistan suicide blast rises to 68, over 160...

The bombing on Tuesday in the eastern province of Nangarhar was the latest in a wave of deadly insurgent attacks.

12 Sept 2018 1:29 PM IST

In this June 1, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, as he heads to Camp David for the weekend. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Summer Zervos, a former Apprentice contestant who sued the president for saying her sexual misconduct claims were lies, are scheduled to be in court Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump to order sanctions against countries that interfere in US polls

The move comes amidst increasing realisation in the US that the Russians interfered in the 2016 presidential elections.

12 Sept 2018 12:43 PM IST

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

Trump identifies India among 21 major illicit drug producing countries

Other Asian countries identified as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries are Afghanistan,...

12 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis at the joint press conference after the India-US 2+2 Dialogue, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

First 2+2 dialogue 'defining moment' for Indo-US relations: Mattis

'I did go to India for what could only be considered highly successful consultations between world's two largest...

12 Sept 2018 12:28 PM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Residents told to 'get out now' as Florence takes aim at Carolinas

While many coastal residents heeded mandatory evacuation orders, others were boarding up homes and choosing to brave the...

12 Sept 2018 12:18 PM IST

A visibly emotional Sharif can be seen talking to his unconscious wife in a London hospital before his return to Pakistan on July 12 to serve his 11-year jail term. (Photo: Video screengrab)

Open your eyes, Kulsoom: Video of Nawaz's final goodbye to wife goes...

Kulsoom died Tuesday in London after a protracted battle with throat cancer.

12 Sept 2018 8:33 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam returned to Lahore from London following their conviction in a corruption case. (Photo: File/Twitter)

Nawaz Sharif, daughter granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral,...

Kulsoom, the wife of Nawaz Sharif, died on Tuesday in London after a long battle with cancer. She was 68.

12 Sept 2018 8:25 AM IST