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The Sanchi, which was carrying 136,000 tonnes of light crude oil from Iran, collided with Hong Kong-registered bulk freighter the CF Crystal in early January, setting off a desperate race by authorities to search for survivors and stave off a massive environmental catastrophe. (Photo: AP)

Oil slick from Iranian tanker off China's coast trebles in size:...

Authorities spotted three oil slicks with a total surface area of 332 square kms, compared to 101 square kms reported on...

22 Jan 2018 1:17 PM IST

All Prime Ministers of India, from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi, have tried to have closer relations with Pakistan.

Pakistan again summons India envoy over firing

This was the third time in three days that Mr Singh was summoned.

22 Jan 2018 1:34 AM IST

Afghan security personnel stand guard as smoke rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday. Gunmen stormed the hotel in the Afghan capital on Saturday evening, triggering a shootout with security forces, officials said. (Photo: AP)

Terror attack: Foreigners among 18 killed in Kabul attack

14 foreigners, mostly Ukraininans, dead in strike on hotel.

22 Jan 2018 1:11 AM IST

Although Merkel stunned many observers abroad by winning re-election despite her controversial open-border stance, her struggle to form a viable coalition has revived speculation. (Photo: AFP)

Germany's SPD to vote on coalition talks with Merkel's conservatives

The move aims to bring Europe's economic powerhouse one step closer to a stable government.

21 Jan 2018 2:34 PM IST

The Presidential motorcade drives on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol for the Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

US govt shutdown exposed chronic flaws', says Chinese media

Funding for federal agencies ran out at midnight on Friday in Washington after lawmakers failed to agree on a stopgap...

21 Jan 2018 12:54 PM IST

Two US officials confirmed that the USS Hopper had sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal. (Photo: File/AFP)

Beijing vows action after US warship sails near South China Sea island

A US Navy destroyer sailed near a disputed shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea this week.

21 Jan 2018 12:37 PM IST

Smokes rises from the Intercontinental Hotel after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. Gunmen stormed the hotel in the Afghan capital on Saturday evening, triggering a shootout with security forces, officials said. (AP Photo)

6 dead in Kabul hotel attack, 4 gunmen killed; Taliban claims attack

Several people could be seen climbing over top-floor balcony using bedsheets to escape, with one losing his grip and...

21 Jan 2018 10:49 AM IST

At least four gunmen attacked Kabuls landmark Intercontinental Hotel. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Attack under way on Kabul luxury hotel: officials

Ministry of interior spokesman Najib Danish confirmed that several attackers had entered the hotel and one has been...

21 Jan 2018 1:54 AM IST

According to investigative committee, five students and one teacher were injured in the attack.(Photo: AP)

Russian teen attacks students with axe, sets classroom ablaze, injures...

Russia's Investigative Committee said the attacker was detained and was now hospitalised after a suicide attempt.

20 Jan 2018 10:05 AM IST

This incident comes amid severe tensions between India and China resulting from the Doklam standoff. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Building infra in Doklam for our troops, people, it's 'legitimate':...

China's reaction came amid reports that it was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff...

19 Jan 2018 3:29 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pakistan: Jadhav a proof of Indian interference

The minister said India had been involved in grave human rights violations in Kashmir.

17 Jan 2018 2:16 AM IST

The minister said the perception of India was one of the foundational divergences between Pakistan and the US. (Photo: Twitter/ @PakMnstrDefence)

US trying to convince us to change strategy towards India: Pak defence...

He also said that it is time for a courteous yet 'ruthlessly candid dialogue' with the US 'with everything on the...

16 Jan 2018 6:50 PM IST