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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

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Win for LGBTQ: Court rejects Trump's bid to stop transgender military...

Four federal judges around the country have issued injunctions blocking Trump's ban on transgender people from the...

23 Dec 2017 12:10 PM IST

Nineteen deaths were reported near the town of Tubod on Friday on Mindanao, the archipelago nations second-largest island, where Tropical Storm Tembin unleashed flash floods and mudslides erased a remote village from the map, police said. (Photo: AFP)

Philippines storm: Death toll rises to 44 as flash floods wreak havoc

The Philippines is pummelled by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.

23 Dec 2017 11:48 AM IST

Tow truck driver Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, was planning to target the citys busy Pier 39 tourist spot, according to an affidavit submitted by FBI Special Agent Christopher McKinney. (Photo: File/Representational)

Ex-Marine arrested for plotting Christmas attack in US, inspired by...

The suspect inadvertently revealed his plans to an undercover FBI agent mistaking him for a senior leader of the ISIS.

23 Dec 2017 11:36 AM IST

The move is likely to escalate tensions between the United States and Russia, as President Donald Trump contends with ongoing questions about whether hes too hesitant to confront the Kremlin. (Photo: File)

Trump-Putin ties in danger? US to provide Ukraine with lethal arms

US has provided Ukraine with support equipment and training, and has let private companies sell some small arms like...

23 Dec 2017 11:09 AM IST

Nineteen deaths were reported near the town of Tubod on Friday on Mindanao, the archipelago nations second-largest island, where Tropical Storm Tembin unleashed flash floods and mudslides erased a remote village from the map, police said. (Photo: AFP)

Philippines storm: Over 30 dead as flash floods, mudslides wreak havoc

The Philippines is pummelled by 20 major storms each year on average, many of them deadly.

23 Dec 2017 9:38 AM IST

Signed by all 15 members of the Security Council, the resolution bans the import of nearly 90 per cent refined petroleum products to the country. (Photo: AFP)

UN imposes new sanctions on N Korea over missile it claims can reach...

On November 29, Pyongyang launched an intercontinental ballistic missile which prompted the UN to impose new sanctions.

23 Dec 2017 9:30 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the attack bore all the hallmarks of an attack by the Syrian regime. (Photo: AP)

UK foreign minister meets Russian counterpart: Stop meddling in Europe

His visit comes at a time when relations between London and Moscow are strained by differences over Ukraine and Syria.

22 Dec 2017 4:21 PM IST

US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)

Trump threatens countries against his Jerusalem move at UN, including...

Speaking at the emergency session, US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the United States will remember this day.'

22 Dec 2017 4:04 PM IST

A Pakistani court ordered the release of Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday, who was put under house arrest in January after years of living freely in Pakistan, one of the sore points in its fraying relationship with the United States. (Photo: AP | File)

Hafiz Saeed issues political comments against US, Israel on Jerusalem...

Saeed and the JuD were already banned by the UN while US has put USD 10 million bounty on the arrest of Hafiz Saeed.

22 Dec 2017 3:40 PM IST

The declaration came weeks after a banned independence referendum on October 1, which saw a police crackdown that sent shockwaves around the world. (Photo: AFP)

Catalan independence crisis: Separatists win absolute majority

For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.

22 Dec 2017 2:13 PM IST

Fifty-nine bags containing some 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of methamphetamine each were seized from the vehicle. (Photo: File)

Australian police seizes 1.2 ton meth worth USD 802 million in record...

This seizure surpassed the previous record of 903 kilogram in Melbourne early in 2017.

22 Dec 2017 1:40 PM IST