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Nuclear-armed Pakistan, a staunch US Cold War ally and key player in the US-backed invasion of Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, has watched warily as Washington has in recent years pivoted towards its arch-foe. (Photo: PTI/File)

US Remove India from currency monitoring list; China, Japan stay

India has been removed from the monitoring list in this report, having met only one out of three criteria.

29 May 2019 1:54 PM IST

This is not Europe. This is America. We protect our borders. (Photo:AP)

Trump supporters begin construction of private US-Mexico border

Determined to help Trump fulfill his promise to build a 'big, beautiful wall' on the border, people decided to do part...

29 May 2019 11:35 AM IST

Andie MacDowell has spoken out in reaction to Alabama signing through the most stringent abortion legislation in the US. (Photo:AP)

Missouri might be the only US state without access to legal abortion

Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill banning abortion beginning in the eighth week of pregnancy.

29 May 2019 10:57 AM IST

The arrests included 56 people suspected of killing someone in an act of domestic violence or of gender-based discrimination. (Photo:AP)

Almost 1000 murder suspects arrested in Brazil police drill

In each state, police shared real-time updates of their work on social media, including photos and videos.

29 May 2019 10:43 AM IST

We have said many times and we will continue to reiterate that the economic sanctions will remain in place until were there, she said. (Photo:AP)

North Korea mass destruction weapon plan violates UN; say US

'I think the entire North Korean WMD program, it's in conflict with the UN Security (Council) resolutions,' Ortagus told...

29 May 2019 10:30 AM IST

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump says nuclear deal with Iran achievable as sanctions sting

In Tehran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, which its supreme leader had...

28 May 2019 11:52 AM IST

The United States is Canadas top trading partner, taking in 75 percent of its goods exports. (Photo:AP)

Canada takes first step toward ratifying new North American trade deal

The United States struck deals on May 17 to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico.

28 May 2019 10:51 AM IST

At least 27 of the victims were in the Antonio Trindade Penal Institute near Manaus. (Photo:AP)

4 Prison clashes in Brazil leave 55 dead: Official

The federal government said it was sending reinforcements to boost security in the state's prisons.

28 May 2019 8:26 AM IST

The North has since sought to raise the pressure and carried out two short-range missile tests earlier this month. (Photo:AP)

North Korea call Trump security aide war maniac' over missile remark

Talks between Washington and Pyongyang have been locked since the collapse of a summit between Trump and North Korean...

27 May 2019 4:01 PM IST

Currently, Teslas market value is close to USD 61 billion. (Photo:AP)

Reports emerge of toilet paper shortage at Tesla; Elon Musk says its...

Tesla shares could come down to as low as USD 10, according to a prediction presented by Morgan Stanley.

27 May 2019 2:11 PM IST

The two people who were killed were in the mobile home park, White said. (Photo:AP)

Tornadoes hit 2 Oklahoma cities; 2 killed, 29 injured

The first tornado touched down in El Reno, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City, late Saturday night.

27 May 2019 10:14 AM IST

In January 2017, the same facility was the scene of a prison rebellion that lasted almost 20 hours and left 56 people dead. (Photo:AP)

After Venezuela, now clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15...

An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the fight, Almeida said.

27 May 2019 8:37 AM IST