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Russias membership to the G8 was suspended in 2014 over the issue of Crimea, according to Sputnik. (Photo: ANI | AP)

US to work towards Russia's G7 reinstatement, says Pompeo

The next G7 summit is slated to be held in the United States.

28 Aug 2019 8:20 AM IST

Even though US-led forces retook all territories occupied by ISIS in Syria and Iraq earlier this year, the terror group is still present in the region. (Photo: Representational | AP)

3,000 people affiliated to ISIS remain in Syria: Russia

'In Syria, there is a multitude of other terrorist groups that are still present,' the envoy added.

28 Aug 2019 7:55 AM IST

NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) live map show forest fires in central Africa have created a huge area of red, stretching from the south of Congo all the way down to South Africa. (Photo: NASA)

Amid outcry over Amazon blaze, NASA images put African forest fires in...

The Congo Basin forest is often considered the 'second green lungs for the planet'.

27 Aug 2019 3:56 PM IST

A man from Washington faced instant Karma when someone his truck while he was robbing a store across the street, said police. (Photo: Facebbok/ videoscreengrab)

Instant Karma: US man's car stolen while he was busy robbing store...

The incident that took place around 6 am on Sunday was revealed by the Kennewick Police Department said in a Facebook...

27 Aug 2019 3:41 PM IST

For too long Pakistan has provided safe haven to the Taliban and many terrorist organisations, but those days are over, Mike Pence told American troops at the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

Trump a better choice than any Democratic nominee: Pence

'Have faith in the American people,' Pence told about 3,000 people attending a fundraising barbecue in the town of...

27 Aug 2019 3:26 PM IST

The UN Security Council on Friday began a rare closed door meeting to discuss India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan, backed by its all-weather ally, China, requested closed consultations on the issue. (Photo: File)

UNSC to meet over North Korea weapon tests today

The meeting was requested by the United Kingdom, France and Germany, a source close to the matter told Sputnik.

27 Aug 2019 2:45 PM IST

Epsteins lawyers had argued that he should be allowed to remain at his home, fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet and with his building under police video surveillance. (Photo: AP)

Scores of accusers to speak at hearing after Epstein's death

The judge set the hearing after prosecutors asked that he scrap charges against Epstein since the defendant is dead.

27 Aug 2019 2:44 PM IST

Using the hashtag #KFCCrisis, users mocked the overreaction of Brits when they couldnt get their favourite fast food. (Photo: AP)

KFC to test vegetarian, plant-based chicken in Georgia

Our customers are going to be amazed and say, 'it tastes like Kentucky Fried Chicken!' President for KFC said.

27 Aug 2019 1:16 PM IST

Attorney General Bob Ferguson of Washington, also a Democrat, said prolonged detention will have long-term impacts on the mental and physical health of immigrant children and families. (Photo: AP)

19 states sue Trump administration over indefinite migrant detention

A 1997 agreement says immigrant children must be kept in least restrictive setting and shouldn't spend more than 20 days...

27 Aug 2019 12:32 PM IST

The CIA, the NSA and the White House declined to comment on US espionage practices in the UAE. (Photo: AP)

Why the CIA doesn't spy on the UAE

The CIA's failure to adapt to the UAE's growing military and political ambitions amounts to 'dereliction of duty,' said...

27 Aug 2019 10:22 AM IST

Voice of Karachi chairman Nadeem Nusrat. (Photo: ANI)

Huge setback to Pak's foreign policy after its isolation on Kashmir:...

He said both India and Pakistan should start dialogue process without any delay to resolve all outstanding issues...

27 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

Johnson & Johnson called the verdict the result of an unfair process that allowed the women to sue the company in Missouri despite most of them not living in the state and said it would appeal. (Photo: AFP)

Johnson & Johnson fined with USD 572 million for opioid crisis in...

After the judgement, the company made public its plans to challenge the 'flawed' judgment.

27 Aug 2019 8:44 AM IST