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Hunt is in China in a bid to strengthen trade ties with Beijing ahead of Britains exit from the European Union next year. (Photo: File/AP)

UK foreign minister refers to Chinese wife as 'Japanese' during China...

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, on his first official visit to China, quickly acknowledged the 'terrible' error.

30 July 2018 4:17 PM IST

Rathod had arrived in Australia four years ago on a student visa to study accountancy. (Photo: Facebook | Maulin Rathod)

Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student in Australia

Teenager was charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury, recklessly causing serious injury...

30 July 2018 2:34 PM IST

Will take oath as Pakistan's PM on August 11, says Imran Khan

Imran Khan's PTI emerged as single largest party in National Assembly after elections, but is short of numbers to form...

30 July 2018 2:29 PM IST

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

Donald Trump threatens US govt shutdown over Mexico wall, immigration...

Trump wants Congress to pass legislation that addresses immigration issues, including border wall, changing way visas...

30 July 2018 10:22 AM IST

The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

Iran's rial hits record-low of 100,000 to dollar amid imminent US...

The rial has lost half its value against dollar in just four months, having broken through 50,000-mark for first time in...

29 July 2018 8:00 PM IST

Flood victims waded through waist-deep water to escape, carrying children on their shoulders while trying to keep precious belongings out of the water. (Photo: AP)

Severe floods in Myanmar kill at least 10, force 54,000 to evacuate...

Evacuation orders issued in several areas, some 163 camps set up for displaced people in southern, eastern, central...

29 July 2018 7:04 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif to be hospitalised due to serious cardiac issues

Pak's caretaker govt today decided to shift former PM to Pak Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad after irregular...

29 July 2018 6:13 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 to be sworn in as Pakistan's new PM before August 14: Party

Though Khan's PTI emerged as single largest party in National Assembly, the party is still short of numbers to form govt...

29 July 2018 5:38 PM IST

The first two-plus-two meeting between India and the US was tentatively scheduled for April 18-19. (Photo: AP)

Trump admin to announce major Indo-Pacific developmental, economic...

Forum will introduce economic, commercial elements of US' whole-of-government Indo-Pacific strategy.

29 July 2018 3:35 PM IST

Shiva Ayyadurai, 54, who is running Independent against powerful incumbent Elizabeth Warren from the Democratic party was attacked last week by her supporter. (Photo: Twitter | @va_shiva)

Indian-American senatorial candidate attacked by opposition's...

Shiva Ayyadurai, eminent scientist, outspoken critic, was punched by man wearing t-shirt which said 'liberal', Warren...

29 July 2018 1:27 PM IST

East Lombok district was the hardest hit with eight deaths, including a Malaysian national, said a spokesman for Indonesias Disaster Mitigation Agency. (Photo: AP)

Powerful 6.4 quake on Indonesian island claims 14 lives, injures 162

The quake damaged dozens of single-story houses and taller buildings and was felt in a wider area, including Bali.

29 July 2018 11:20 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)

Imran Khan, independents discuss coalition plan

116 of the 270 contested seats won by Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

29 July 2018 6:18 AM IST