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Kim is expected to project himself as a serious world player with his first meeting with the Russian leader. (Photo:AP)

Kim Jong Un in Russia for his first summit with Vladimir Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia by train, Russian media reported, for his first trip...

24 April 2019 1:27 PM IST

The death toll of the blasts has risen to 359 as confirmed by the official sources amongst which 11 are Indians. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka: 8 of 9 bombers identified, two millionaire brothers, 1...

It is interesting that a Sri Lankan family's involvement is under discussion after ISIS has claimed the responsibility.

24 April 2019 12:43 PM IST

The stamp, designed by Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, features a scene from Ramayana in which Jatayu fought to save Sita, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana theme

A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, the statement said.

24 April 2019 10:22 AM IST

Sri Lankan security personnel inspect the debris of a car after it explodes when police tried to defuse a bomb near St. Anthonys Shrine in Colombo on Monday, a day after the series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

India warned Sri Lanka of threat 2 hours before suicide attacks:...

ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks on Tuesday, without providing evidence of its involvement.

23 April 2019 8:38 PM IST

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Photo: AFP)

More attacks possible as some people with explosives on run: Sri Lanka...

He said he believed the Easter day attacks had links to Islamic State.

23 April 2019 8:00 PM IST

Dozens are feared dead after a landslide in northern Myanmars Kachin state engulfed jade miners. (File/ Representational image)

More than 50 feared killed in landslide at Myanmar jade mine: Police

'Fifty-four people are missing in the mud,' a duty officer from the Hpakant police station in Kachin told AFP.

23 April 2019 4:37 PM IST

Chinas last naval battles were with Vietnam in the South China Sea in 1974 and 1988. (Photo:AP)

Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China's naval parade

President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China's...

23 April 2019 3:37 PM IST

In seeking to reduce Irans oil exports to zero, the Trump administration is targeting the countrys top revenue earner in its latest no-holds-barred move. (Photo:AP)

US sanctions on Iran oil will escalate middle-east scramble: China

China warned that the US decision to impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil will 'intensify turmoil' in the Middle...

23 April 2019 3:00 PM IST

Kowalski had planned to spend a week in Colombo to work on technical issues with local engineers. (Photo: Facebook)

'The fun begins, See you soon Sri Lanka': Last post of US man before...

US technician was visiting Sri Lanka for work.

23 April 2019 8:54 AM IST

Sri Lankan security personnel inspect the debris of a car after it explodes when police tried to defuse a bomb near St. Anthonys Shrine in Colombo on Monday, a day after the series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AFP)

Where is God?, Lankans ask as war scare returns

People determined to maintain semblance of normality despite tragedy.

23 April 2019 1:53 AM IST

Gravity signals may play a crucial role in early identification of the occurrence of earthquakes. (Photo: PTI/ File)

6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

22 April 2019 3:36 PM IST

Leader Kim Jong Uns ruling Workers Party has an iron grip on the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea. (File Photo)

North Korea's Kim Jong Un heads to meet Vladimir Putin to revive old...

Kim is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok this week, reportedly on Wednesday and Thursday.

22 April 2019 12:34 PM IST