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Smoke billows following a reported air strike in rebel-held parts of Jobar on the eastern outskirts of Damascus, on March 19. (Photo: AFP/Mohammed EYAD)

Syrian rebels retreat from enclave northeast of Damascus

President Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia and Iran, is seeking to wipe out the last few rebel enclaves near Damascus.

21 April 2018 6:28 PM IST

In Picture: An earlier North Korean launch of an intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket at an undisclosed location near Pyongyang in late August. (Photo: AFP)

South Koreans sceptical of N Korea's nuclear promises, want proof

Many ordinary people expressed scepticism about the sincerity of the announcement and stressed the need for caution.

21 April 2018 5:21 PM IST

Nearly 95 percent said they expected to visit the gym more than once per week (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia's women fitness centre shut over 'indecent' workout video

The video, which was circulated on social media, showed a woman with uncovered hair in a gym and kicking a punching bag.

21 April 2018 4:46 PM IST

The BRI, a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013, has become a major sticking point in the bilateral ties. (Photo: File)

China welcomes North Korea's move to suspend nuclear tests

N Korea is set for summits with South Korean President Moon Jae-in next week and with US President Donald Trump in late...

21 April 2018 2:41 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)

Iran vows 'expected and unexpected' moves if US exits deal

The deal reached between Iran, the US and five other world powers put curbs on Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for...

21 April 2018 2:13 PM IST

Among those planning to attend are former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, current first lady Melania Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama. (Photo: AP)

Ex-US presidents among mourners expected at Barbara Bush funeral

Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Library, next to her daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at...

21 April 2018 1:46 PM IST

Secretary of State John Sullivan also singled out Syria, Myanmar, Turkey and Venezuela as nations with poor human rights records. (Photo: AP)

US labels China, Russia, Iran and N Korea as violators of human rights

In the report, US terms the four nations as 'morally reprehensible' governments, making them 'forces of instability'.

21 April 2018 1:12 PM IST

Resham Khan (in pic) and her cousin Jameel Muhktar were attacked when they were out celebrating Khans 21st birthday. (Photo: Facebook)

Man jailed for 16 years for throwing acid on Pakistan duo in UK

John Tomlin, 25, attacked the duo while they waited in a car at traffic lights and doused them with acid through the car...

21 April 2018 12:49 PM IST

Trump said that CIA director Mike Pompeo and Kim got along really well in their recent secret meeting. (Photo: AP)

Trump praises Kim's nuclear move as good news' for the world

Trump's CIA chief had recently met the reclusive North Korean leader, significantly boosting the odds of the Trump-Kim...

21 April 2018 11:56 AM IST

The examination of the crime scene and dead bodies indicated that the death was caused by firearms. Bijarani received one gunshot in the head while his wife three bullets one on head and two on abdomen. (Photo: File/Representational)

Indian-American teenager shot dead for firing on police in US

The individual, identified as Nathaniel Prasad, 18, was shot dead on April 5, according to police report released on...

21 April 2018 9:53 AM IST

Kim Jong Un also has said North Korea is close to an ICBM test-launch. (Photo: AP)

Ahead of summit with South, US, North Korea suspends nuclear, missile...

After the announcement on Saturday about testing, Trump tweeted, 'This is very good news for North Korea and the World'...

21 April 2018 9:35 AM IST

On Wednesday, during the bilateral leg of Modis visit to the UK, some protesters at Parliament Square turned aggressive during which the Indian tricolour was torn down by some protesters. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

India demands legal action against flag desecration in UK during...

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the matter had been taken up with the UK government and had been regretted...

20 April 2018 6:40 PM IST