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

US blacklists more Chinese tech entities on national security concerns

Trade tensions between the world's top two economies have spilled over into the tech sector in recent months.

22 Jun 2019 3:22 PM IST

The Goa airport is used for both civilian and military aircraft. (Photo: ANI)

9 killed after aircraft crashes in Hawaii, says authorities

There were no survivors in the crash of the King Air plane, Hawaii Department of Transportation spokesman Tim Sakahara...

22 Jun 2019 12:33 PM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

'A half-hour away': How Donald Trump opted against Iran strike

If the planes took off, Trump later recounted to NBC, they would soon be at 'a point where you wouldn't turn back or...

22 Jun 2019 11:19 AM IST

Kids who grab gun during research were seen more prone to using it (Photo: Pixabay)

US platoon SEAL's chief gunned down girl, old man in Iraq, fellow Navy...

However, neither witnessed him pulling the trigger.

22 Jun 2019 11:11 AM IST

Esper will be taking over the as the Acting Secretary of Defence on Sunday, according to The New York Times. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump nominates Mark Esper as next Secretary of Defence

Trump has also nominated David Norquist, Pentagon's chief financial officer, to be Esper's deputy.

22 Jun 2019 9:31 AM IST

Pompeo said his aim was to develop sufficient trust between Washington and Pyongyang to inch towards peace. (Photo: AFP

Pompeo will assure India on H1B visa cap: US official

Previewing the trip of Pompeo who will be visiting India soon, the official said there was a broad review of the H-1B...

22 Jun 2019 9:28 AM IST

According to Carroll, the rape occurred in either 1995 or 1996, when Trump was a prominent real estate developer and she was a well-known magazine writer and host of a television show. (Photo: Facebook)

'Donald Trump attacked me in dressing room in mid-1990s': US writer

Trump reacted with a statement saying he'd never met his accuser, E Jean Carroll, and that the incident 'never...

22 Jun 2019 8:50 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

'Meet your commitment by October or face action': FATF warns Pakistan

The ministry said that the FATF will undertake the next review of Pakistan's Progress in October 2019.

22 Jun 2019 8:12 AM IST

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

Trump pulls back military strikes on Iran after initial approval

Washington has labelled the move an 'unprovoked attack', claiming that the drone was flying over international waters...

21 Jun 2019 9:13 PM IST

More than 50 speakers shared their suggestions, perspectives and concerns over reform of the 15-nation UNSC during a General Assembly session here last week.

UN General Assembly reverberates with 'Om' chants to mark...

The essence of yoga is balance, not only within us but also in our relationship with humanity, said Amina Mohammed.

21 Jun 2019 11:39 AM IST

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

'Iran made a very big mistake': Trump pulls back strikes after US...

The President's mixed message left the world unsure what Washington's next move would be.

21 Jun 2019 11:37 AM IST

The United Nations headquarters was lit up with postures of Surya Namaskar and the message of Yoga for Climate Action as Indias Permanent Mission to the UN kick-started its celebrations for the 5th International Day of Yoga. (Photo: Twitter)

Yoga postures light up UN Headquarters ahead of Int'l Yoga Day

On a foggy and rainy evening on Wednesday, yoga postures were projected on the North Facade of the UN Headquarters...

20 Jun 2019 7:25 PM IST