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Mueller could also be looking into the possible existence of a lurid videotape in Russian hands involving Trump and prostitutes dating back to the Miss Universe. (Photo: File)

Jamal Khashoggi's death was 'a plot gone awry', says Trump

Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.

23 Oct 2018 10:55 AM IST

US President Donald Trump shows a signed Presidential Memorandum after delivering a statement on the Iran nuclear deal from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Not satisfied on Khashoggi investigation by Saudi: Trump

Trump said group of US officials are in Saudi and another group of investigators in Turkey are trying to gather...

23 Oct 2018 10:33 AM IST

Trump in a New Years Day tweet accused the country of giving nothing to the US but lies and deceit and providing safe haven to terrorists in return for USD 33 billion aid over the last 15 years. (Photo: File)

Trump to build US' nuke arsenal till Russia, China 'come to their...

Donald Trump told reporters in Washington that Russia had 'not adhered to the spirit of that agreement or to the...

23 Oct 2018 10:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump greets supports at rally in Elko, Nevada. (Photo: AFP)

For Trump, midterm polls are about re-election race in 2020

Even as Americans prepare to vote in November 6 midterm congressional polls, Trump is pushing for a head start in his...

23 Oct 2018 12:15 AM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo: AP)

Julian sues Ecuador for violating fundamental rights' in asylum

Assange found refuge in Ecuador embassy in 2012 after judge ruled he should be extradited to Sweden to face allegations...

21 Oct 2018 1:42 PM IST

Trump said that he was working with Congress to find USD 6 billion in new funding for 2018 and 2019 to fight the opioid crisis. The plan will also seek to cut opioid. (Photo: File)

Will get to bottom of Khashoggi's case, don't want to scrap Saudi arms...

Saudi Arabia in a statement Saturday said Khashoggi died following a 'fistfight' at its consulate in Istanbul on October...

21 Oct 2018 1:28 PM IST

Didnt expect that reaction but thats okay, Trump responded, as the delegates in the UNGA hall laughed and clapped. (Photo: AFP)

US will pull out of nuclear weapons treaty with Russia: President...

The Russian foreign ministry official accused Washington of implementing policy 'toward dismantling the nuclear deal'.

21 Oct 2018 9:39 AM IST

Honduran migrants taking part in a caravan heading to the US arrive at a border crossing point with Mexico in Ciudad Tecun Uman, Guatemala on October 19, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Migrant caravan halted after storming Guatemala-Mexico border

The migrants are generally fleeing poverty and insecurity in Honduras, where powerful street gangs rule their turf with...

20 Oct 2018 2:41 PM IST

The municipal elections, held in four phases, covered 79 municipal bodies with an electorate of about 1.7 million. A total of 3,372 nominations had filed nomination for 1,145 wards. (Representational image)

Russian woman charged in first 2018 election meddling case

Methods have been exposed by an investigation from Mueller into possible coordination between Russia and Donald Trump's...

20 Oct 2018 2:33 PM IST

In April 2018, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it had received 1,90,000 H-1B visa petitions.

Three-fourth H-1B visa holders are Indians: US report

The USCIS is also proposing to introduce a pre-registration system for foreign students in the US.

20 Oct 2018 2:03 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Believe Saudi explanation for Khashoggi's death says Trump, lawmakers...

Saudi statement, that Khashoggi died in a fist fight, did not appear credible to some US lawmakers, who demanded Riyadh...

20 Oct 2018 1:46 PM IST

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

New York witches plan to cast spell on Brett Kavanaugh

The ritual was scheduled to be livestreamed on Facebook and Instagram at 8 pm EDT on Saturday (1200 GMT Sunday).

20 Oct 2018 1:25 PM IST