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Thieves in Sweden walked into a small towns medieval cathedral in broad daylight and stole priceless crown jewels dating back to the early 1600s before escaping by speedboat, police said Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Thieves escape in speedboat after stealing Swedish royal jewels

The two men pulled off heist at Strangnas Cathedral at noon Tuesday and vanished aboard speedboat into vast patchwork of...

2 Aug 2018 9:50 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a State Department official said Friday, emphasising that India-US ties are important. (Photo: File)

No decision taken on Donald Trump's visit to India: White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly invited Donald Trump to be the chief guest at next year's Republic Day...

2 Aug 2018 9:39 AM IST

Opposition party supporters react after police fired tear gas, in Harare on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Ruling party wins majority in Zimbabwe, EU questions poll

The EU did not understand why the release of the presidential result was taking so long, he said.

2 Aug 2018 6:25 AM IST

A portrait of Imran Khan is on display near his home in Islamabad on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

Imran hopes to improve on ties with India, invite Modi

Both countries, Mr Modi was quoted as saying, should evolve a joint strategy to develop and strengthen better ties.

2 Aug 2018 6:17 AM 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)

Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Aamir invited for Imran Khan's oath-taking...

The sources said PTI leaders wished to invite heads of SAARC member states, including PM Modi.

1 Aug 2018 7:29 PM IST

Imran Khan's home vulnerable to threat, may move to official...

Shortly after PTI's victory in elections, police and district administration started extending VVIP protocol and...

1 Aug 2018 5:02 PM IST

US President Donald Trump shows a signed Presidential Memorandum after delivering a statement on the Iran nuclear deal from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump has 'feeling' that Iran may speak with US pretty soon

Several Iranian public figures said it was impossible to imagine negotiations with Washington after it tore up the...

1 Aug 2018 8:59 AM IST

Picture showing the wreckage of a plane that crashed with 97 passengers and four crew on board on take off at the airport of Durango, in northern Mexico. (Photo: AFP)

'Grateful to God': All 101 on board survive after Mexico plane crashes...

The mid-sized jet was almost full, with 97 passengers and four crew members, when it came down at around 4pm local time.

1 Aug 2018 8:17 AM IST

Pakistans cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice) speaks to the media after casting his vote at a polling station during the general election in Islamabad. (Photo: File photograph)

Decision to invite foreign dignitaries to Imran Khan's oath-taking...

Fawad Chaudhry, PTI spokesperson, said they would take decision regarding the same after consulting with Pak Foreign...

31 July 2018 9:03 PM IST

The floods have sent panicked residents fleeing for dry ground with children perched on their shoulders and few belongings in tow. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Nearly 1,20,000 displaced as floods wreak havoc in Myanmar

Over 118,000 people have taken refuge in 285 camps so far, as the toll climbed to 11 dead, including three solders, with...

31 July 2018 5:51 PM IST

Im racist. I dont like you, I dont like her, the man added. (Representational image)

'I'd kill your children first': Indian-origin couple racially abused...

The argument started after the couple, tried to back into a parking spot and apparently got in the way of the Robertson.

31 July 2018 3:55 PM IST

China launched the worlds first quantum-communication satellite called Micius.

China launches Earth observation satellite to monitor Belt and Road...

The Gaofen-11 can be used for land survey, urban planning, road network design, agriculture, and disaster relief as well...

31 July 2018 3:42 PM IST