Politics

Karnataka minister's insensitive act; throws biscuit packets at flood victims in relief camp

Revanna, PWD Minister and brother of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, was visiting a relief camp in the Ramanathapura village of Hassan district.

Aug 21, 2018

Mahathir Mohamad in Beijing: Malaysian PM cancels Chinese-funded projects for now

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday that the Chinese-funded $20 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and a natural gas pipeline project in Sabah will be cancelled for now, according to media reports.

Aug 21, 2018

Donald Trump says he will likely meet Kim Jong-un again: 'I like him. He likes me'

The two leaders met in June in Singapore. Kim said that he would work towards the "complete denuclearisation" of the Korean Peninsula in exchange for security guarantees from the US.

Aug 21, 2018

Pak PM Imran Khan announces 21-member cabinet; ropes in 12 ministers who served under Musharraf

Sixteen of them will be given ministerial berths while five will be advisors to the PM.

Aug 20, 2018

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo likely to meet Pakistan PM Imran Khan in Islamabad next month

During Pompeo's talks with Pakistani officials, he may focus on two major issues: efforts to revive once close ties between the two states and Pakistan's support for a US-led move to jump-starting the Afghan peace process.

Aug 20, 2018

Iran to unveil new fighter jet next week, develop missiles

Iran's navy also announced on Saturday that it has mounted a locally built advanced defensive weapons system on one of its warships for the first time, as tensions mount with the US military in the Gulf.

Aug 19, 2018

Imran Khan swearing-in LIVE updates: PTI chief takes oath as 22nd Pakistan PM

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the President House in Islamabad.

Aug 18, 2018

Here's how world media recalls charismatic former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his demise

The world media paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee by calling him a gentleman and being "instrumental in strengthening India's international ties".

Aug 17, 2018

Trevor Noah likens Imran Khan to Donald Trump; Twitter users are quick to respond

Trevor Noah compared speeches of the American President Donald Trump and those of Prime Minister-in-waiting, Imran Khan and pointed out similarities in their speeches.

Aug 17, 2018

Porn star Stormy Daniels to make an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother?

Stormy along with Emmerdale's Roxanne Pallet is said to have secured a pay packet of £750,000, the highest ever for any star on the show.

Aug 16, 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93; India mourns the loss of former Prime Minister

Atal Bihari Vajpayee had been admitted to AIIMS on June 11 and was undergoing treatment for more than two months. He passed away on August 16.

Aug 16, 2018

US sanctions on Turkey to stay even if detained pastor is released, confirms White House

Turkey has announced that it would impose sanctions on US imports like cars, alcohol and tobacco.

Aug 16, 2018

US expands visa restrictions on Cambodia over 'flawed' election results

The announcement was made by the U.S. state department after the results of the Cambodian elections were confirmed. The US deemed the elections as "flawed and neither free nor fair".

Aug 16, 2018

Former Indian PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: Last rites to be held at Vijay Ghat tomorrow

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences on June 11. Politicos are dropping in to inquire about his health.

Aug 16, 2018

Putin to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un; discussion on 'urgent matters' on cards

Putin expressed his readiness to hold a summit with Kim at an early date in a message sent on the occasion of North Korea's liberation.

Aug 15, 2018