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During his speech, he also explained why he cancelled his peace talks with the Taliban. (Photo: PTI)

Trump vows to hit Taliban 'harder' than ever as US marks 9/11

Trump also warned militants of grave consequences if they ever carry attacks on America again.

12 Sept 2019 12:52 PM IST

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Trump administration announces plan to ban flavoured e-cigarettes

'We have a problem in our country, it's a new problem ... and it's called vaping,' Trump said.

12 Sept 2019 12:46 PM IST

The argument turned into a scuffle. Momin took out a knife and attacked Labbai. (Representational Image)

5 people stabbed in Tallahassee, suspect in custody

Court records show Brown has a lengthy arrest record, mostly for drug offenses, dating back from when he was in his...

12 Sept 2019 12:42 PM IST

Mehsud took over the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in June 2018 following the death of Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

US slaps sanctions on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief, designates him...

Mehsud was designated as a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the US Department of State on Tuesday.

12 Sept 2019 12:33 PM IST

Normal life remained disrupted across the Kashmir Valley for the 26th consecutive day, with markets closed and public transport off the roads. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers seek immediate end of communication blackout in Kashmir

The two lawmakers told Pompeo that they have significant concerns about the humanitarian and human rights 'crisis' in...

12 Sept 2019 8:36 AM IST

The incidents all took place after Trump decided to try to cut off Irans oil exports. (Photo:AP)

US Supreme Court allows Donald Trump to enforce its new asylum rules

The decision allows the Trump administration to implement its policy while the litigation process in lower courts is on.

12 Sept 2019 8:32 AM IST

Trump has made clamping down on legal and illegal immigration a signature policy of his administration. (Photo:AP)

Trump praises China tariff exemptions as trade talks approach, calls...

Donald Trump reiterated that Beijing was under pressure to strike a bargain as its economy weakens, which he attributed...

12 Sept 2019 8:01 AM IST

Trudeau spokeswoman Eleanore Catenaro said in response: No meeting was requested. We dont have any comment beyond that. (Photo: PTI)

Justin Trudeau dissolves Parliament, calls for polls in October

Justin Trudeau is gunning to hold onto his liberal majority in a tight race against newcomers on both flanks.

12 Sept 2019 7:57 AM IST

The 9/11 attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives in the United States and led to the launch of deadly, long-running wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- countries that remain plagued by violence and instability to this day. (Photo: AFP)

9/11: 'Twin Towers didn't collapse due to fire,' say conspiracy...

WTC7 has been subject to many conspiracy theories as it fell to the ground without actually being hit by a plane.

11 Sept 2019 3:14 PM IST

During the day, the murder case of the survivors father also came up before the court. Sengar and his brother have not been named as accused by the CBI in this case. (Photo: File)

US mother charged with neglect after 42-pound teen son dies

A criminal complaint says Iraida Pizarro-Osorio brought her 16-year-old son to a medical clinic last week after he...

11 Sept 2019 12:43 PM IST

Happiest Minds employs over 2,400 individuals worldwide and approximately 200 individuals in the US. (Representational Image)

Bengaluru-based IT company accused of discrimination against...

According to Sulzberg, Happiest Minds prefers to hire and employ South Asians and Indians, and it effectuates this...

11 Sept 2019 12:39 PM IST

Trump said: I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House. Trump said he would name a replacement next week. (AFP)

Services no longer needed: Trump fires national security chief John...

'I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,' Trump said.

11 Sept 2019 9:25 AM IST