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The report adds that Trump himself has not been briefed about the details of the 'implants' inside the Russian grid, in fear that he might countermand the operation or discuss it with the foreign officials. (Photo: File)

Trump demands sources after report claims US cyber attacks on Russia

Citing unofficial sources, The New York Times report claimed that the US has placed a malware inside the Russian systems.

18 Jun 2019 7:50 PM

US' stance was echoed by Saudi Arabia and Britain. Russia, on the other hand, came to Iran's support and warned against "hasty conclusions" over the incident. (Photo: ANI)

Amid tensions with Iran, US to deploy 1000 additional troops to Middle East

Tensions between Iran and the US have simmered since June 13 when two oil tankers were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz.

18 Jun 2019 6:01 PM

'The United States should change its practice of extreme pressure,' Wang said. (Photo: File)

Don't open 'pandora's box' in Middle East: China warns US on rising tension with Iran

Foreign minister Wang Yi urged Tehran to not abandon the nuclear agreement 'so easily'.

18 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

In a statement, the Venezuelan Red Cross said it had received "medicines, medical supplies and power generators" that will be distributed in hospitals across the country, which is experiencing the worst crisis in its recent history. (Photo: AFP)

Venezuela receives second shipment of Red Cross aid

Venezuela has suffered collapse of its vital crude production and runaway inflation that the IMF projects at 10 million per cent this year.

18 Jun 2019 1:11 PM

Raniere faces a possible sentence of life in prison if convicted. (Photo: Facebook)

New York sex cult leader's 'out there' lifestyle, not a crime: Lawyer

Raniere, 58, is on trial facing charges including racketeering, sex trafficking and child pornography.

18 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) "continues reviewing" all employment-based visa programmes, including the H-4 EADs or employment authorisation card, an official told PTI. (Photo: AP)

Revised work permit rules for spouses of H-1B visa holders set to get delayed

H-4 visas are issued to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are high-skilled professionals from India.

18 Jun 2019 12:54 PM

Trump also said in the tweet that Guatemala 'is getting ready to sign a Safe-Third Agreement.' (Photo: File)

US will begin removing millions of 'illegal aliens' next week: Trump

There are an estimated 12 million immigrants who are in the United States illegally, mainly from Mexico and Central America.

18 Jun 2019 12:44 PM

Chandrasekhar, known as Chandra, was from Andhra Pradesh. The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) said he was an IT professional in the Technology Services Bureau for the department. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-American IT professional killed family before committing suicide: US police

Bodies of Sunkara, Lavanya Sunkara, 41, their 15-year-old and a 10-year-old sons were found in their home with gunshot wounds on Saturday.

18 Jun 2019 12:33 PM

Iran had said that as of June 27, it would have more than the 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of enriched uranium that it was allowed under the deal struck with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. (Photo: AFP | File)

World must not 'yield to nuclear extortion' by Iran: US

'We continue to call on the Iranian regime to abide by their commitments to the international community,' State Department spokeswoman said.

18 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

The new handle name, if it means the site, Daddy.com, is a website for new or expecting fathers. (Photo: Twitter screenshot)

SpaceX CEO's Father's Day move, @ElonMusk becomes @DaddyDotCom

'Just deleted my Twitter account', Elon Musk tweeted.

17 Jun 2019 3:13 PM

International Yoga Day celebrated In US

More than 1500 people participated in the celebrations organised by the Indian Embassy.

17 Jun 2019 2:30 PM

The motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. (Photo: Representational)

1 killed, 7 injured in mass shooting at graduation party in US

Around 60 people were at the party when the shots rang out.

17 Jun 2019 1:26 PM

'There is no situation in which this behavior is ever close to acceptable,' Gallego said on Twitter. (Photo: Twitter)

Made me feel sick: US mayor apologises over violent arrest video

Mayor said, 'As a mother myself, seeing these children placed in such a terrifying situation is beyond upsetting'.

17 Jun 2019 12:53 PM

The Shi’ite-majority Eastern Province, where Qureiris is from, became a focal point of unrest in early 2011 with demonstrations calling for an end to discrimination and for reforms in the conservative monarchy.(Photo: Amensty UK/Twitter )

13-year-old boy arrested for political unrest won’t be executed: Saudi Arabia

The official said another attack in which Qureiris participated had targeted a German diplomatic vehicle in Qatif region in January 2014.

17 Jun 2019 12:29 PM

The matter came into light after the guests who were staying in the victims' residence saw the bodies and informed the local authorities. (Representational Image)

Two boys among four of Indian-origin family shot dead in US

The family members were identified as Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44; Lavanya Sunkara, 41; and two boys, ages 15 and 10, reported CNN.

17 Jun 2019 9:17 AM

China has been condemned internationally for setting up the detention camps, which it describes as "education training centres" helping to stamp out "extremism" and give people new skills. (Photo: Twitter)

UN raises concern over counterterrorism official's visit to China's Xinjiang

US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to convey about Voronkov's trip.

16 Jun 2019 8:53 PM

United States President Donald Trump has refuted the claims made by The New York Times that the US was ramping up cyber attacks on Russia's electric power grid as a sign of warning to the country's President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: File)

Trump refutes newspaper's claim of US ramping up cyber attacks on Russia

New York Times article claimed that US has placed malware inside Russian systems operating the nation's power grid to conduct cyber attacks.

16 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

Murtaja Qureiris, who was detained in September 2014, has received an initial 12-year prison sentence with time served since his arrest and four years suspended for his young age, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. (Photo: Twitter)

Saudi boy arrested at 13for political unrest won't be executed

Rights groups reported this month that the Saudi public prosecutor had sought the death penalty for Qureiris.

16 Jun 2019 1:06 PM

Flights in and out of Newark were delayed for about an hour while passengers deplaned and the aircraft was moved, the FAA said, adding that its investigators were en route to the airport. (Representational Image)

New York-area airport briefly closed after plane lands on flat tires

No major injuries were reported in the incident at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River.

16 Jun 2019 10:26 AM

The girl and her mother were among a group of five Indian nationals dropped off by smugglers in a remote border area. (Photo: File)

6-year-old Indian girl died due to heat stroke in US desert

After walking some way, the girl's mother and another woman went in search of water, leaving her daughter with another woman and her child.

15 Jun 2019 12:03 PM