World

US commerce secretary, Chinese vice premier to talk trade amid row

Liu He, a Harvard-trained economist who is a trusted confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping, is China's chief negotiator in the trade dispute. Wilbur Ross met Liu for dinner on Saturday and the two were due to meet again on Sunday.

Jun 3, 2018

Uber's 'business is finished' in Turkey, Erdogan says

Uber said that about 2,000 yellow cab drivers use its app to find customers, while another 5,000 work for UberXL, using large vans to transport groups to parties, or take people with bulky luggage to Istanbul's airports.

Jun 2, 2018

Al-Qaeda slams WWE, warns Saudi Crown Prince MBS over 'sinful' policy changes

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has drawn the ire of Al-Qaeda for spearheading quite a few policy changes aimed at liberalising the conservative kingdom.

Jun 2, 2018

This dead deer getting absorbed into Earth is the most beautiful thing you'll see today

The picture, which is clicked by David Chancellor, was shared by National Geographic on Instagram and it shows how peaceful death can be.

Jun 2, 2018

Move over Song Joong-Ki and Gong Yoo, BTS boys are most wanted endorsement models

BTS's global popularity has made them the most wanted in the endorsement world, leaving behind other South Korean stars like Song Joong-Ki and Gong Yoo. Companies are lining up to shell out a hefty amount to get the K-pop band on board.

Jun 2, 2018

Uganda imposes tax on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter users to tackle 'gossip'

The tax would be levied daily on each SIM card used to access any of the flagged social media platforms by mobile phone operators in Uganda.

Jun 2, 2018

Humans to colonise Mars? 5 reasons why that might not happen

Though colonising Mars is on the cards for scientists, there are some factors that will prove to be detrimental to life on the Red Planet.

Jun 2, 2018

PM Narendra Modi calls for equal access in Indo-Pacific

In his four years in power, PM Narendra Modi has sought to assert an expanded security role for India in the Indo-Pacific, actively courting the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Jun 2, 2018

Bhavesh Joshi movie review: Harshvardhan Kapoor's film rises above expectations

Considering the storyline, Bhavesh Joshi could have been more thrilling, but nonetheless, it is realistic in its treatment and worth a watch. Read full movie review.

Jun 1, 2018

India, Singapore agree to upgrade economic cooperation agreement

Stating that air traffic between India and Singapore is increasing rapidly, the Indian Prime Minister said that the two countries will soon sign an air services agreement.

Jun 1, 2018

Veere Di Wedding movie review: Filled with glamour and cuss words but not entertaining

Young girls may enjoy Veere Di Wedding, but it could have been much better. Read full movie review.

Jun 1, 2018

Mohammad bin Salman is far from dead: Saudi Arabia releases video of Crown Prince

Even MBS death rumours gained traction in Iran and then spread to other regions, Saudi Arabia mysteriously chose not to rush to debunk the rumours. Riyadh has finally released a video footage showing MBS meeting Yemen President in Jeddah.

Jun 1, 2018

In pics: Lion on the loose, caught wandering on South African highway

A video of the lion, which is on the loose, was taken by Xander Mulligan after he saw the big cat on the Long Tom Pass. The tourism and parks agency was immediately alerted.

Jun 1, 2018

Researchers stunned to see what happens to stars when eaten by a black hole

Researchers stunned to realize the modus operandi when a black hole consumes a star by tidal disruption event (TDE), which emits bright flares of radiation

Jun 1, 2018

Who is Priyanka Joshi? Indian-origin biochemist on UK's most influential women list

29-year-old Priyanka Joshi was featured alongside Meghan Markle, JK Rowling and human rights lawyer Amal Clooney on The Vogue 25 list of most influential and aspirational women in the United Kingdom.

Jun 1, 2018