Train carrying US Republican lawmakers hits truck; minor injuries: Source.
WASHINGTON: A train traveling from Washington to West Virginia carrying Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday collided with a garbage truck […]
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US State Department designates Hamas leader as terrorist.
Washington: The US State Department said on Wednesday it had designated Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Islamist Palestinian group Hamas, as a terrorist. The State […]
Venezuela says UN chief ‘went too far’ in Guyana border dispute.
Caracas: Venezuela on Wednesday said that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “went too far” by referring a century-old border dispute with Guyana to the International Court […]
Vantage Point: PM Narendra Modi vs Donald Trump at Davos: Is global diplomacy at an inflection point?.
Davos: When contrasting speeches are made by two leaders that were not so long ago from different segments of the global economic hierarchy, it is […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin laughs off Washington`s `Kremlin list`
Russia: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday laughed off a US list of Russians tapped for possible sanctions, joking that he was offended his name was […]
Women watching men playing football with bare knees against Islam: Darul Uloom Deoband.
Islamic: Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has yet again issued a bizarre statement concerning women. This time, it’s about a game of football and women watching the […]
Marital trouble rumours after Melania and Donald Trump arrive separately for State of the Union address.
NewYork: Breaking the tradition, the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump arrived separately, opting to ride with her guests invited to the First Lady’s […]
Merit-based immigration, end of visa lottery: Donald Trump’s vision in first State of the Union address.
WASHINGTON/DC: In his first State of the Union Address to the nation on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump laid down the four pillars of his immigration programme which includes […]
China bullies companies over ‘problem maps’ which left out disputed islands that it claims.
China: The Chinese government has expanded its bullying of countries that have allegedly printed or displayed ‘problem maps’ of its territory. It has issued warnings, […]
Blow to China: African Union discovers data theft, espionage; ditches Chinese servers.
China: China’s problems with building trust around the world just don’t seem to have an end. The Asian superpower-wannabe was on Monday left dismissing accusations that it […]
Attack on military academy in Kabul: 4 terrorists killed, 1 arrested; 5 soldiers dead, 10 injured.
Kabul: Terrorists launched an early morning attack on a military academy in Kabul. A gunbattle continues close to the gae of the premises. Security forces […]
Ambulance packed with explosives blows up in Kabul, at least 40 killed, 140 injured.
Kabul: A huge blast took place in Kabul on Saturday killing at least 40 people and injuring over 140 others. The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast. An […]
Principal of school in Pakistan accused of raping, filming and blackmailing students.
Pakistan: A local court on Saturday indicted the principal of a private school in Pakistan’s Peshawar on charges of child abuse and pornography. The accused has been […]
Pakistan rakes up Kashmir issue again despite UN’s refusal to mediate.
United/Nations: Pakistan on Friday raked up the Kashmir dispute yet again during a debate at the United Nations Security Council debate on the Middle East. Maleeha Lodhi, […]
Alexis Sanchez sparkles as Manchester United progress in FA Cup.
London: Alexis Sanchez shone in a winning Manchester United debut on Friday after a thumping 4-0 win at the humble ground of lower-league Yeovil Town […]
No anti-China mentality in India; status quo needs to be maintained at border: Indian envoy.
BEIJING: Gautam Bambawale, the Indian ambassador to China, on Friday stressed that there is no anti-China mentality in India and called for maintaining the status […]
Nikki Haley slams ‘highly offensive’ rumours of affair with Donald Trump.
US Ambassador Nikki Haley has slammed rumours that she was having an affair with President Donald Trump as “highly offensive” and “disgusting.” The rumours stem […]
Indians blunt pro-Pakistan politician’s calls for Azad Kashmir in London.
Kashmir: He wanted to mark India’s 69th Republic Day celebrations with calls for an Azad Kashmir. Lord Nazir and his small group of people outside […]
China releases Arctic Policy: Trade, natural resources and food are key areas of focus.
China: China on Friday released its Arctic Policy. The document draws a picture of how China views the economic possibilities the region offers, even as […]
China hails PM Modi’s Davos speech, says both countries share common interest.
Beijing: China on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos against protectionism. It said that the two countries share common […]
Tell them they have nothing to worry about: Trump’s message to Indian immigrants.
Washington: US President Donald Trump today said he was open to a path to citizenship for some younger undocumented immigrants as part of his negotiations […]
This woman married a 300-year-old ghost, claims to have ‘best sex she’s ever had’
French: Irish national Amanda Teague has a bizarre claim. In July 2016, Teague claimed to have ‘legally’ married the spirit of a Haitian pirate, Jack […]