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Kulbhushan Jadhav. (Photo: File)

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife, mother to visit Islamabad on Dec 25: Pak's...

Wife and mother of Kulbhushan Jhadav will arrive by a commercial flight on December 25 and leave the same day.

24 Dec 2017 7:40 AM IST

While bitcoins price rise mystifies many, its origins have been the subject of much speculation.

As bitcoin rates fall overnight, experts warn public might suffer...

After losses over the last few days, the digital currency fell as much as 30 per cent in Asia and website Coinbase...

23 Dec 2017 6:08 PM IST

She also alleged that when she told Lewandowski -- who was fired by the Trump campaign in June 2016 -- that she could report him for sexual harassment, he responded: Go ahead, I work in the private sector, before slapping her again. (Photo: AFP)

Former Trump campaign manager accused of smacking' singer's bottom

Joy Villa said in an interview Friday that Corey Lewandowski smacked' her bottom after posing for a photo.

23 Dec 2017 5:49 PM IST

The Thomas fire took only 2 weeks to burn its way into history books as unrelenting winds and parched weather turned everything in its path to tinder, including more than 700 homes. (Photo: AFP)

California fires largest in state history, kills 2, burns down 700...

By Thursday, most of the southern end of the fire also was surrounded and the last mandatory evacuation orders were...

23 Dec 2017 5:11 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed has been under house arrest in Lahore since January 30. (Photo: File)

Refuse Saeed's party for 2019 polls, could 'breed violence': Pak to...

Milli Muslim League had challenged the Election Commission of Pak's order on Oct 11 that had declined its registration...

23 Dec 2017 3:12 PM IST

For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over, Mike Pence told American troops at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

Mike Pence pays surprise visit to US troops in Afghanistan

Pence's visit comes four months after Trump unveiled a new strategy for Afghanistan.

23 Dec 2017 3:08 PM IST

In a clip played from the event, Hoekstra can be heard saying: The Islamic movement has now gotten to a point where they have put Europe into chaos. Chaos in the Netherlands, there are cars being burned, there are politicians that are being burned. (Photo: AFP)

US ambassador to Netherlands blames journo of 'fake news' about...

It is an incorrect statement,' says Hoekstra when asked about comments at 2015 event referring to chaos', no-go zones'...

23 Dec 2017 2:51 PM IST

More bombing almost invariably means more civilian casualties, which could further mobilize Afghans against the United States. (Photo: AFP)

US unlocks key to Afghanistan conflict: Air strikes as antidote to...

Officials admit the US strategy is not without risk, and the longer it runs the more costs will accrue.

23 Dec 2017 2:12 PM IST

Donald Trump did not expand on his charge against The Times to have hampered Baghdadis capture. (Photo: AFP)

Trump's travel ban will not apply to people with strong US ties: US...

Since taking office in January, Trump has been struggling to enact a ban that passes court muster.

23 Dec 2017 1:44 PM IST

His motive is not clear, although police allege he made utterances to them about voices, dreams and the poor treatment of Muslims after his arrest. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan refugee charged with attempted murder of 18 in Flinders Street...

The magistrate ordered a psychiatric assessment and he is due to appear in court again on Wednesday, a broadcaster...

23 Dec 2017 1:11 PM IST

The decision was announced in the face of mounting pressure in the media as the United States continues to grapple with a sexual harassment firestorm upending powerful men from Hollywood, to entertainment and politics. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Miss America pageant fires CEO over misogynistic, slut-shaming e-mails

Dozens of former beauty queens demanded he step down over leaked emails that contained misogynistic, fat and...

23 Dec 2017 12:52 PM IST

Trump told reporters that he was rushing through the signing of the bill to fulfil his promise to his fellow countrymen that he would do it before Christmas. (Photo: AP)

Trump delivers on Xmas promise, signs Republican tax bill

Trump signed the sweeping tax overhaul which represents the most drastic changes to the US tax code since 1986 into law.

23 Dec 2017 12:31 PM IST