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US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley dismissed the proposed dialogue, warning that Washington would never accept a nuclear-armed Pyongyang. (Photo: AFP)

US nuclear button much bigger, more powerful: Trump warns N Korea

Trump's message came after Kim Jong-Un warned he has a 'nuclear button' on his table, but expressed interest in a...

3 Jan 2018 8:45 AM IST

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting in New York. (Photo: AFP)

Stop playing double game, do more to counter terrorism: US to Pak

A State Department spokesman said Pak knows what it needs to do, including taking action against the Haqqani network and...

3 Jan 2018 8:30 AM IST

US President Donald Trump signed into law a new batch of sanctions on Beijing, Tehran, and Moscow. (Photo: AP)

US urges Palestine to negotiate peace with Israel, threatens to cut...

According to a report, since the mid-1990s, the US govt has committed more than USD 5 billion to the Palestinians.

3 Jan 2018 7:39 AM IST

The target missile a Prithvi missile was launched from launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near Balasore. (File photo/Representational)

China's advanced hypersonic missile threat to India, US, Japan: Report

China's military analyst said HGV technology reaches targets quicker and more accurately.

2 Jan 2018 9:37 PM IST

China and Pakistan are all weather partners. We stand ready to promote and deepen our all-round cooperation so as to bring benefits to the two sides, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said. (Representational Image/PTI)

China defends Pak against US allegation, praises counter terrorism...

China said the world community should acknowledge its all-weather ally's 'outstanding contribution' to counter...

2 Jan 2018 4:24 PM IST

The new initiative lends the star power of its members to the cause of women in less prominent fields, urging support and respect for others whose positions leave them vulnerable and voiceless. (Photo: AFP)

Time's up! Over 300 top Hollywood-women initiate anti-sexual...

The initiative caps a year in which the Harvey Weinstein scandal touched off a deluge of allegations that brought down...

2 Jan 2018 2:50 PM IST

US President Donald Trump tweeted: Making America Safe is my number one priority. We will not admit those into our country we cannot safely vet. (Photo: AP)

Pak slams US envoy over Trump's attack of aiding terrorism

The reaction came after Trump's tweet accusing Pak of providing 'safe haven' to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion.

2 Jan 2018 2:02 PM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

Pak court orders special police protection for Hindu rape victim

Medical reports and DNA test of the victim confirmed that the victim was subjected to sexual assault and an...

2 Jan 2018 12:57 PM IST

Tamimis father Bassem has said she was upset when she approached the soldiers after her 15-year-old cousin was shot with a rubber bullet. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli court indicts 16-yr-old Ahed Tamimi for slapping Israeli...

Ever since the footage was released, Palestinians have hailed the 16-year-old Tamimi as an icon in their fight against...

2 Jan 2018 11:47 AM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Oppressive regimes cannot endure forever: Trump on Iran protests

Vice President Mike Pence added his voice, saying that the time has come for the regime in Tehran to end terrorist...

2 Jan 2018 11:10 AM IST

Soon, the Government of Pakistans Twitter handle also became active and quoting Pakistans Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it stated, allies do not put each other on notice. Photo: ANI)

Don't blame us for your failures in Afghanistan: Pak's retort to Trump

Trump said America had been 'foolishly' providing military aid to Pak for 15 yrs, but in return, it has only received...

2 Jan 2018 10:16 AM IST

Pak Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal claimed that Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif in a letter to his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj had urged for calm and respect for the 2003 ceasefire agreement. (Photo: AFP)

Will let world know the truth: Pak foreign min over Trump's no aid...

Trump accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but 'lies and deceit' in return for USD 33 billion aid.

2 Jan 2018 9:43 AM IST