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The updated plan does not call for a land invasion of Iran, which would require far more troops. (Photo:AP)

Trump denies US tactic to send 120,000 troops to negate Iran threat

US officials were discussing a military plan to send up to 120,000 troops to the Middle East to counter any attack.

15 May 2019 8:44 AM IST

Arjun was convicted for the August 2016 strangulation death of her nine-year-old stepdaughter Ashdeep Kaur, who was left in her care. (Photo: Facebook/ Glenoaksfamily)

Indian-origin woman jailed for killing 9-year-old stepdaughter

Arjun was convicted for the August 2016 strangulation death of her nine-year-old stepdaughter Ashdeep Kaur, who was left...

14 May 2019 1:33 PM IST

Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace, US President Donald Trump said. (Photo:AP)

Iftaar party hosted at White house by Donald Trump to mark Ramadan

Donald Trump hosted an Iftaar dinner for Muslim members from his administration and top diplomats from various countries...

14 May 2019 12:41 PM IST

He did not provide more details on what kind of an aid package it would be. (Photo:AP)

US plans 15 billion in aid to farmers to see off China trade war:...

US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Trump had asked him to create a plan to help American farmers cope with the...

14 May 2019 11:40 AM IST

Wealthy parents paid a total of USD 25 million to bribe coaches to help their children gain spots at universities like Yale, Georgetown and the University of Southern California. (Photo:AP)

'Desperate Housewives' actor Felicity Huffman admits role in US...

Huffman is among 50 people accused of taking part in a scheme that involved cheating or bribery.

14 May 2019 9:41 AM IST

The proposed increase would bring NASAs total spending level for the 2020 fiscal year to USD 22.6 billion. (Photo:AP)

Trump wants extra USD 1.6 billion in NASA to send Americans to moon

The Trump administration asked Congress on Monday to increase NASA spending next year by an extra USD 1.6 billion.

14 May 2019 9:20 AM IST

Responding to a question, Trump asserted that none of his predecessors had sanctioned Russia like he had. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trumps says, 'sensible' for US to get along with Russia

Trump, who had a lengthy talk with Putin over phone, is to meet his counterpart in Japan next month on the sidelines of...

14 May 2019 8:57 AM IST

The submarines is expected to with India by 2025 and will be in service with India for at least 10 years. (Representational Images)

US man makes deepest-ever dive in Mariana Trench, discovers trash

Vescovo found undiscovered species as he visited places no human had gone before.

14 May 2019 8:53 AM IST

Washington withdrew last year from a 2015 pact between Iran and global powers aimed at reining in Tehrans nuclear plans. (Photo:AP)

It would be big blunder for Iran to try anything against US: Donald...

Trump's comments came after the United Arab Emirates reported four commercial vessels had been sabotaged on Sunday near...

14 May 2019 8:42 AM IST

The package will include an ambitious structural reform agenda to boost growth. (Photo:AP)

Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF for 6 billion dollar bailout...

PM Imran Khan's government came to power last year reluctant to seek what is now expected to be its 13th IMF bailout...

13 May 2019 12:47 PM IST

Rangels pronouncement marks another blow to Maduro after a handful of similar defections by senior officers this year. (Photo:AP)

'Rise up again Maduro': Venezuelan General tells military

Ramon Rangel, an air force general, said the Venezuelan government is controlled by 'communist dictatorship' in Cuba - a...

13 May 2019 12:08 PM IST

After the indictment, American Airlines said Martin has been suspended. (Representational Image)

US pilot arrested for triple murder as passengers wait to board plane

More than three years after three homicides in a small town in Kentucky, Christian Richard Martin, an American Airlines...

13 May 2019 9:39 AM IST