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Donald Trump, in a New Years Day tweet, accused the country of giving nothing to the US but lies and deceit and providing safe haven to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years. (Photo: File)World
India, China benefitted from Paris Climate deal, US did not: Trump

In June 2017, President Trump had announced to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change and...

24 Feb 2018 8:44 AM IST

A legislation, calling for increasing the minimum salaries of H1-B visa holders to $130,000, was introduced in the US House of Representatives.World
US makes H1-B visa approval very tough'

Indian IT firms, which are among the major beneficiaries of H-1B visas, has a significant number of its staff deployed...

24 Feb 2018 6:27 AM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif (Photo: File)World
International watchdog places Pak on terror grey list': Report

The FATF move comes days after reports that Pakistan had been given a three-month reprieve before being placed on the...

24 Feb 2018 6:04 AM IST

Federica Mogherini. (Photo: AP)World
After US, Canada, EU looking to levy sanctions on top Myanmar generals

Any new travel bans and asset freezes would be the EU's toughest measures yet to try to hold the military accountable...

23 Feb 2018 7:01 PM IST

Trumps former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort (Photo: AP)World
Raising the pressure, FBI charges ex-Trump aide with new allegations

After a two-month stretch that produced no charges, the new indictment is part of a flurry of activity for Mueller's...

23 Feb 2018 6:47 PM IST

What began as a power struggle between Kiir and former vice-president Riek Machar has fractured into an estimated 40 armed groups across the country, with many fighting each other. (Photo: AP)World
War in S Sudan: Eye gouging, teen forced to have sex with grand mom

Untold tens of thousands have been killed in South Sudan since the conflict erupted in December 2013.

23 Feb 2018 6:24 PM IST

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif tweeted on Tuesday, Our efforts paid, FATF Paris 20 Feb meeting conclusion on the US-led motion to put Pakistan on the watch list. (Photo: File)World
International watchdog places Pak on terror grey list': report

Insiders revealed that Pakistan's traditional friend China withdrew its objections in putting Islamabad on the grey...

23 Feb 2018 5:39 PM IST

Of the 40 accusations, 15 were reported from peacekeeping operations, 17 came from UN agencies, funds and programs, while eight were reported by implementing partners, said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. (Photo: AFP)World
What's undermining UN: 40 sex abuse allegations in last quarter of...

Every allegation involving our personnel undermines our values and principles and the sacrifice of those who serve with...

23 Feb 2018 3:21 PM IST

The school resource officer at the high school took up a position viewing the western entrance of the building that was under attack for more than four minutes, but he never went in, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said. (Photo: AP)World
Florida shooting: Armed officer on duty 'never went in' to stop gunman

The officer, Scot Peterson, was suspended without pay and placed under investigation, then chose to resign.

23 Feb 2018 12:38 PM IST

Kim Yo-jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong-uns sister, during the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. (Photo: AFP)World
N Korea's deft sports diplomacy has severely limited America's options

The slanderous reports in the Western media questioning Jong-un's mental stability need to be dismissed as propaganda.

23 Feb 2018 2:37 AM IST

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: AP)World
'Racist' letter with white powder sent to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle:...

'Prince Harry is worried about Ms Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.'

22 Feb 2018 8:35 PM IST

Police closed down a street in southern Brussels in a major security operation involving specialist armed units on Thursday after a report of a possible murder. (Representational Image)World
Brussels on alert amid reports of gunman, police say no terrorist...

Brussels is still on alert after suicide bombers killed 32 people at the airport and on the metro in March 2016.

22 Feb 2018 8:10 PM IST

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