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US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump fires John Bolton as National Security Advisor

The news coming days after Trump caused an uproar by revealing he was canceling secret talks with Afghanistan's Taliban...

11 Sept 2019 9:20 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)

Years later, 9/11 cancer' sickens thousands who were in New York

The 9/11 attacks released unprecedented amounts of chemicals into the air, including dioxins, asbestos and other...

11 Sept 2019 8:25 AM IST

The Palins, both 55, married in 1988 and have five children. (Photo: Facebook)

Sarah Palin's husband files for divorce over 'incompatibility': report

Sarah came to nationwide prominence as the running mate of Republican presidential candidate Sen John McCain in 2008.

10 Sept 2019 2:47 PM IST

World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva.

Kristalina Georgieva set to become IMF's second woman chief

Georgieva will replace former IMF chief Christine Lagarde, who has been named to lead the European Central Bank.

10 Sept 2019 12:41 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Afghan peace talks with Taliban are 'dead': Donald Trump

Trump stunned the world on Saturday when he announced the cancellation of a secret meeting with Taliban and Afghan...

10 Sept 2019 10:58 AM IST

Antonio Guterres further said that troop- and police-contributing countries make every effort to provide well-trained and well-equipped personnel. (Photo:AP)

UN Chief: Islamic State remains resilient in Afghanistan

The U N chief said that between mid-June and early September 183 incidents were attributed to Islamic State fighters.

10 Sept 2019 10:57 AM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

US Commerce Secretary warns weather staff for contradicting Trump:...

But erring too greatly on the side of the caution can spread panic and lead to the unnecessary movement of millions of...

10 Sept 2019 10:47 AM IST

Morgan credited President Donald Trumps efforts to reduce immigration as well as the Mexican governments clampdown on migrants traveling north, which it says resulted in a 56 per cent reduction in three months. (Photo: AP)

Number of border crossers drops amid Mexican crackdown

The Border Patrol apprehended just over 50,600 people at the southern border in August, compared to nearly 72,000 in...

10 Sept 2019 10:44 AM IST

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)

Tensions between Indo-Pak 'less heated' now: Trump

Trump's comment came two weeks after his meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on August 26.

10 Sept 2019 7:56 AM IST

After taking office in 2017, Trump named his eldest daughter, Ivanka, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, senior White House advisers. (Photo: File)

Trump's family is dynasty that will last for decades': Campaign...

Brad Parscale, Trump's manager was speaking at a meeting of Republican Party delegates in Indian Wells, California.

9 Sept 2019 2:46 PM IST

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

A year after knife attack, Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoes surgery

The operation at Sao Paulo's Vila Nova Star hospital lasted more than five hours, the medical centre reported.

9 Sept 2019 8:52 AM IST

The cause of the incident is under investigation, the US Coast Guard said. (Photo: ANI)

US: 20 rescued, 4 missing after cargo ship capsizes off Georgia coast

The ship's master and chief engineer are assisting authorities to develop plans to stabilise the vessel and continue...

9 Sept 2019 8:46 AM IST