Asian markets back on front foot as trade hopes return
HONG KONG: Asian markets rose Thursday on renewed hopes for the China-US trade talks after a report said a deal could be finalised by...
2019 saw maximum no of cyclonic disturbances over Arabian Sea
MUMBAI: The calendar year 2019 has witnessed the highest number of cyclonic disturbances -- seven -- over the Arabian Sea in the last 127...
Victims and prosecutors urge Afghan war crimes probe
THE HAGUE: International prosecutors and victims of violence in Afghanistan began a "historic" appeal on Wednesday against a decision to block a probe into...
Saudi Arabia greatly values India's support to Palestinian people: Saudi envoy
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia greatly values India's support to the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights which was reiterated by a recent message...
Iran says still ready for talks if US lifts sanctions
TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Iran is still ready for nuclear talks on condition the United States first lifts "unlawful" sanctions. "If...
Indian-origin Kamala Harris drops out of 2020 US presidential race
WASHINGTON: Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris has dropped out of the 2020 US Democratic presidential race. The sudden and surprising announcement by Harris, 55, came during...
Trump abused power of his office: House Intel Committee report
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abused his power of office, a key Congressional committee from the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has alleged in a...
World News, USA, Donald Trump, Russia, Vladimir Putin, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia,
NEW DELHI: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden had an eventful Delhi leg of their five-day India visit during which they...
Larry Page, Sergey Brin step down; Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO
WASHINGTON: Google's India-born Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai will assume the leadership role at its parent firm Alphabet after the internet giant's co-founders Larry...
Scientists slam Chinese CRISPR babies research after manuscript released
WASHINGTON: The gene edits given to Chinese twins last year meant to immunize them against HIV may have failed in its purpose and created...