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Trump has repeatedly dismissed the idea that Moscow helped him -- and allegations his campaign colluded with the Russians -- as fake news. (Photo: AFP)

Russian meddling hasn't stopped, expect to interfere in 2018 US vote:...

The 2018 midterm elections will involve all of the 435 members of the House of Representatives and 33 senators.

30 Jan 2018 10:24 AM IST

The passengers onboard the Airbus A330 got to enjoy their New Year twice simply by flying to a different country across the date line.

US lifts ban on 11 high-risk' refugee countries; now much tougher...

'It's critically important that we know who is entering the United States,' said Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen...

30 Jan 2018 8:48 AM IST

The Trump administration has taken a harder line on policies initiated by predecessor Barack Obama on issues ranging from Beijings role in restraining North Korea to Chinese efforts to acquire US strategic industries. (Photo: File)

US to build super-fast' 5G wireless network to counter Chinese spying

Trump's national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on US phone calls.

29 Jan 2018 6:53 PM IST

Clinton, who lost the 2016 election to Trump, read an excerpt from the book about Trumps eating habits. (Photo: AP)

And the Grammy goes to? Hillary Clinton for Fire and Fury' spoof on...

The book, dismissed by Trump as full of lies, depicts a chaotic White House.

29 Jan 2018 12:14 PM IST

Walker died at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, said Greg Walker, his eldest son and a collaborator. His fathers advanced age was the cause of death, he said. (Photo: AP)

Mort Walker, creator of comic-page staple 'Beetle Bailey', dies at 94

Bill Morrison, president of National Cartoonists Society, called Walker the definition of 'cartoonist' in a post on the...

28 Jan 2018 11:59 AM IST

Harvey Weinstein. (Photo: AFP)

Harvey Weinstein's Indian-American ex-assistant sues him for sexual...

'Had to pick up his used condom, and clean up rooms' before housekeeping personnel would do their work, Sandeep Rehal's...

28 Jan 2018 11:25 AM IST

The house, described as a slum , was divided into seven bedrooms on the ground floor, two on the first floor and crammed with as many as five people per room for rents between 40 and 75 pounds per week. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

UK: Indian-origin owners found guilty of renting out 'slum' house to...

The occupants had just two bathrooms to share between them and the fire exits were all blocked, causing a safety hazard.

27 Jan 2018 8:37 PM IST

Within an hour, Megha however fell ill and started bleeding profusely. She was rushed to a hospital where she was declared brought dead. (Representational image)

Indian-origin jeweller found dead in UK, cops suspect murder

Ramniklal Jogiya went missing as he walked home from work and was forced into a vehicle by masked men.

27 Jan 2018 1:42 PM IST

In 2017, the United Nations Security Council slapped three sets of sanctions on North Korea, one on August 5, another on September 11 and the most recent on December 22 focused on refined petroleum products. (Photo: File)

Pak again raises Kashmir issue during UNSC debate on Middle East

UN had ruled out any mediation effort on Kashmir and encouraged India and Pakistan to address all their outstanding...

27 Jan 2018 1:19 PM IST

Uber Technologies Incs warring board members have agreed to investment by SoftBank Group Corp in the ride-services company. (Photo: AFP)

21-yr-old Uber driver shot dead in US-Mexico border city

Karla Garrufe died on Thursday after being gunned down by a man whose car she had bumped into from behind.

27 Jan 2018 1:04 PM IST

Wesley, 37, has been charged with capital murder in Sherins death. (Photo: File)

Parents of Sherin Mathews relinquish parental rights for biological...

In a custody hearing, Mathews stood in shackles before a judge and agreed to relinquish their parental rights - an...

27 Jan 2018 1:01 PM IST

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley (Photo: AP)

On rumours of affair with Trump, Nikki Haley says highly offensive',...

Michael Wolff in his book 'Fire and Fury' wrote that Haley was positioning herself as the Trump's heir apparent.

27 Jan 2018 12:57 PM IST