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Scientists rank hurricanes from one to five on what is called the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Category 5 storms have sustained winds of at least 157 miles (252 kilometres) per hour. (Photo: AFP)

Category 5 Hurricane Dorian hits Bahamas. But what is a category 5...

Hurricane Dorian has slammed into the northern Bahamas, one of the strongest storms to make landfall in history.

2 Sept 2019 9:19 AM IST

Narendra Modi and Imran Khan are scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan next month. (Photo: File)

Pak PM hypes Kashmir issue, personally attacks Modi: Ex-US envoy

He was American ambassador to India from 2009 to 2011 during the Presidentship of Barack Obama.

2 Sept 2019 8:41 AM IST

Barely a week ago, US President Donald Trump had discussed Jammu and Kashmir at great length with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on sidelines of G7 summit at Biarritz in France. (Photo: AP)

Watch: India's actions unacceptable,' says Bernie Sanders on Kashmir...

He said, the communication blockade must be lifted immediately' in Kashmir Valley. I'm deeply concerned about situation...

1 Sept 2019 1:59 PM IST

A record number of fires ravaging the Amazon has drawn international outrage because of the rainforests importance to the global environment and prompted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to dispatch the military to assist in firefighting. (Photo: AP)

Brazil's Amazon basin fires keep surging despite govt has banned...

Illegal crops also reduce the rainforest, such as Colombian coca cultivation, which covers roughly 170,000 hectares,...

1 Sept 2019 1:05 PM IST

The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

'Next time don't drive into water': 911 operator blasts US woman...

According to the police timeline, emergency crews used life vests, ropes and a rescue boat trying to locate and save...

1 Sept 2019 11:29 AM IST

If confirmed, Matthews will be the first Asian Pacific American woman and first Indian-American to serve as an Article III federal judge in the Southern District, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) said. (Photo: Twitter | Jones Day)

Trump nominates Indian-American Shireen Matthews as federal judge

Currently, Matthews is a partner at Jones Day, the fifth-largest law firm in the country, in San Diego.

1 Sept 2019 10:49 AM IST

The demonstrations came as tensions simmer between leftists and white nationalists across the United States, and critics of Trump say his rhetoric has fueled extremism. (Photo: AFP)

US police fire pepper spray after pro-Trump 'Straight Pride' parade

There was no serious violence during the rallies themselves, which involved groups of several hundred.

1 Sept 2019 8:07 AM IST

The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

At least 5 dead, 21 injured in mass shooting in US state of Texas

Authorities have urged the public to get off the road 'and use extreme caution'.

1 Sept 2019 7:33 AM IST

We had a photo. I released it, which I have the absolute right to do, Trump said. He said the Iranians were going to set off a big missile and it didnt work out too well. Had nothing to do with us. (Photo: Twitter | @realDonaldTrump)

Trump discloses US surveillance secrets with this tweet

A former CIA satellite imagery analyst, said the photograph appeared to be a classified image taken by a US spy...

31 Aug 2019 5:34 PM IST

Shocked passengers described being tossed around an Air Canada passenger jet as it hit a pocket of turbulence on its way to Australia on Thursday and was forced to make an emergency landing. (Representational Image/ ANI)

Air Canada ordered to pay 6-figure fine for violating couple's...

The couple were particularly upset by the boarding announcement for the Montreal-bound flight.

31 Aug 2019 4:01 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

''Absolutely false': Trump ousted secretary over claims of not being...

Westerhout's comments reportedly came during an off-the-record dinner with journalists and White House staffers.

31 Aug 2019 3:49 PM IST

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

Brazil President Bolsonaro fuels spat with Europe, fires soar

This year's total is the highest since 2010 when 132,106 fires were detected across the country.

31 Aug 2019 3:05 PM IST