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Epstein, 66, killed himself in his New York prison cell August 10, a little over a month after he was arrested on sex trafficking charges. (Photo: File)

Citing rape, other sex acts, 3 women sue Jeffrey Epstein’s estate

The lawsuits in Manhattan federal court were filed on behalf of women who remained anonymous.

22 Aug 2019 12:52 PM

Both the 2+2 Intersessional Meeting and Maritime Security Dialogue are scheduled to be held at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. (Representational Photo)

US-India maritime security dialogue today to strengthen Indo-Pacific region

The two sides will discuss ways to advance cooperation on critical diplomatic and security priorities.

22 Aug 2019 9:37 AM

Escalating an international spat, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a "nasty" statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity. (Photo: File)

‘Nasty’: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection to buy Greenland

After Denmark prime minister's comment, US President Donald Trump said that he scrapped his trip to Denmark

22 Aug 2019 9:27 AM

In the wake of the missile test, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged all member states to intensify efforts aimed at nuclear disarmament. (Photo: Twitter)

UNSC meeting today for discussions over US cruise missile test

The Department spokesman Lt. Col. Robert Carver told Sputnik the following day that the test had used a Mark 41 launcher.

22 Aug 2019 9:12 AM

Trump said that the US was fighting the terrorists in Afghanistan despite being 7,000 miles away while India and Pakistan were not doing so even after being next door. (Photo: File)

'Not fair': Trump wants India to help fight Afghanistan terrorists

Trump said that other nations currently are making very less efforts against the terrorists in Afghanistan.

22 Aug 2019 8:28 AM

I’ll discuss J&K with Modi at G-7: Donald Trump

The US President also said religion was one of the main reasons for uneasy ties between India and Pakistan.

22 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

‘The US believes that the missile was provided to Houthi rebels by Iran,’ an official said. (Photo: Representative)

US military drone shot down over Yemen, Houthis claim responsibility

Houthi rebels have claimed that drone was shot down by its air defences. A Houthi spokesperson said that missile was ‘developed locally’.

21 Aug 2019 7:11 PM

Hook was responding to a reporter’s questions alleging that India is violating the US sanctions through the Chabahar port which it is building in Iran for the purpose of Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

No evidence that India is running afoul of sanctions, says US official

‘I’m not familiar with the evidence that you are citing,’ Hook said in response to question, adding India is not violating US sanctions.

21 Aug 2019 5:31 PM

'One of the alternatives is going on right now. We're talking about a plan -- I don't know whether or not the plan is going to be acceptable to me. Maybe it's not going to be acceptable to them. But we are talking. We have good talks going, and we'll see what happens. This is more than other Presidents have done,' he said. (Photo: File)

Will always have somebody there: Trump says will not withdraw from Afghanistan

He was responding to questions on the ongoing peace talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

21 Aug 2019 3:42 PM

Jews disloyal if they vote for Democrats in 2020 elections: Trump

Trump's comments came amid his ongoing dispute with Democratic Muslim congresswomen Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

21 Aug 2019 3:11 PM

McCabe said Sumedh Mannar, a graduate student at the Oregon State University, had jumped from was about 25 feet high. (Photo: File)

27-year-old Indian student drowns in US lake

Sumedh Mannar jumped off the 'Jumping Rock', a popular recreation spot at the lake on Sunday and did not resurface, the police said.

21 Aug 2019 3:01 PM

Brian Karem, a CNN contributor who covers the White House for the magazine, said in the suit that the 30-day suspension of his credential is an attempt to silence his coverage and was decided arbitrarily. (Photo: Twitter)

Playboy columnist sues White House over press pass suspension

Playboy reporter named White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham and Trump as defendants.

21 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

Pompeo said the US doesn’t want crude oil to go to Syria because it will be 'off-loaded, sold, used by the Quds force, an organization that has killed countless Americans and people all across the world.'(Photo: File)

Pompeo warns anyone who ‘touches’ Iran tanker risks US sanctions

He said he believes this rationale 'is shared by the entire world.'

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

Observing that for most of the time it was the G-8 which included Russia, Trump said his predecessor Barack Obama didn't want Russia in because he got outsmarted by Putin. (Photo: File)

Trump wants Russia to rejoin G7, says Obama was outsmarted by Putin

During the previous Obama Administration, Russia was kicked out of the group which was originally G-8 countries.

21 Aug 2019 1:51 PM

The market reaction suggested a recession might be on the horizon and led Trump to delay some of the tariffs that were slated to begin in September, though 25 per cent tariffs are already in place for USD 250 million in other Chinese goods. (Photo : File / AFP)

Trump says on trade policies with China may hurt US' economic policies but it will be beneficial long term

Trump termed the idea of recession as 'irrelevant' and said it was imperative to 'take China on.'

21 Aug 2019 11:31 AM

'The Prime Minister was able to save a great deal of expense and effort for both the United States and Denmark by being so direct,' Trump wrote. (Photo: File)

Trump postpones Denmark trip after Prime Minister declines to sell him Greenland

A White House spokesman confirmed that 'the visit to Denmark is cancelled.'

21 Aug 2019 9:09 AM

The offer came a day after Trump had a telephonic conversation with both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. (Photo: File)

Very complicated, will do my best: Trump offers to mediate Kashmir issue

US President indicated that he would raise the matter over the weekend with PM Modi on the sidelines of G7 summit.

21 Aug 2019 8:44 AM

The hostage situation began at around 6:30 am local time on Tuesday when the gunman seized the vehicle with 37 people onboard as it was crossing the Rio-Nitero bridge. (Photo: AP)

Brazil: Bus Hijacker shot dead, all hostages released 'unharmed'

The hijacker reportedly freed several people during the siege as police began negotiations with him.

20 Aug 2019 8:19 PM

Watch: Alligator crosses over fence in Florida

Facebook user shared pictures and a video of the alligator scaling the wire fence at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, reports WTVM.

20 Aug 2019 2:53 PM

The first American spacecraft expected to land on the moon in nearly 50 years will be a robotic moon lander built by closely held Astrobotic Technology Inc and launched in two years by United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, the companies told Reuters on Monday. (Photo: File)

Plans detailed for first US mission to land on moon since Apollo

Astrobotic said Peregrine would be the first American spacecraft to touch down on the moon since Apollo astronauts touched down in 1972.

20 Aug 2019 2:44 PM