International

11:31 AM
Ten killed in twin vessel fire in Russia's Kerch Strait

At least 10 people were killed when two vessels in the Kerch Strait were consumed by fire, Russia’s Federal Maritime and River Transport Agency announced.

05:40 PM
May to present ‘Plan B’ on Brexit deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday will disclose a ‘Plan B’ on Brexit, after the Parliamentarians, last week, voted against her proposed deal for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.

10:40 AM
China's economic growth hits 28-year low of 6.6%

China on Monday announced that its economy cooled down in the last quarter of 2018, recording a growth rate of 6.6 per cent, which is the slowest in the last 28 years.

10:46 AM
Pipeline explosion in Mexico: 20 killed, 54 injured

At least 20 people were killed and 54 others sustained injuries on Saturday, in the explosion of a fuel pipeline in Mexico's central Hidalgo state, regional Governor Omar Fayad said.

11:36 AM
At least 11 dead in attack at Nairobi hotel complex

At least 11 people, including a US citizen have been killed here by the suspected militants in a luxury hotel complex.

09:40 AM
Theresa May loses crucial Brexit deal vote, to face no-confidence motion

British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a humiliating defeat as her controversial Brexit deal plan, that allows the United Kingdom to leave the European Union, was voted down by the MPs at the House of Commons by a resounding majority of 230.

01:40 PM
Kim reaffirms commitment to denuclearization

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was in China for a state visit, reaffirmed his commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

10:28 AM
World Bank pegs India's growth rate at 7.3 pc for current fiscal

India's growth rate is expected to accelerate to 7.3 per cent during the current financial year ending March 2019, the World Bank has said.

05:10 PM
Xi Jinping: No one can 'dictate' China

Marking 40 years of economic liberalisation, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping here on Tuesday said that no one can dictate China's economic development.

09:47 AM
Saudi-led Arab coalition issues permits to convoys entering Yemen

The Saudi-led Arab coalition has issued 157 permits to convoys headed towards Yemen in the last three days.

10:02 AM
Venezuela: 2 killed, 6 injured in LPG station blast

A blast at an LPG dispensing station belonging to Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) resulted in the death of two individuals, while six others sustained injuries.

12:29 PM
Ecuador court to hear appeals of Julian Assange on Wednesday

Ecuadorian court will consider on Wednesday the appeal submitted by the defense of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who is living in the country's embassy in London, against the demand of the country's government to comply with a protocol containing

09:39 AM
12 killed in Brazil shootout

As many as 12 people, including six thieves and a child, died during an attempted robbery of two banks in northeast Brazil.

11:44 AM
G20: PM Modi focuses on stabilising energy prices in meeting with Saudi Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting with Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed upon stabilising energy prices.

12:46 PM
Death toll rises to 77 in California wildfire

Authorities say one more set of human remains has been found, bringing the total number killed in a devastating California wildfire to 77.

11:17 AM
China keen on making trade deal with US, says Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump on Friday asserted that China is eager to make a deal with the US, amid a bitter trade tiff between two of the world's largest economies in the past few months.

06:03 PM
Imran Khan to visit Malaysia next week; likely to seek monetary aid

Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Malaysia next week where he is likely to seek monetary assistance to minimise the cash-strapped Pakistan's dependence on an IMF bailout package.

04:19 PM
Kabul: 10 killed in suicide bombing attack

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a police checkpoint here on Monday killing at least 10 people, confirmed Ministry of Interior.

06:05 PM
Thousands flee from wildfires in California

Monster wildfires burned out of control on Saturday in northern and southern California.

02:00 PM
Bangladesh to hold general elections on Dec 23

Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on December 23, the country's Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda announced.

12:34 PM
Asia Bibi still in Pakistan, says Foreign Office

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal on Thursday clarified that Asia Bibi is still in Pakistan.

11:46 AM
7 killed, 14 injured in Kabul prison explosion

An explosion rattled the Pul-e-Charkhi prison on Wednesday morning, leaving seven people dead and 14 injured.

12:24 PM
Nepal PM's health condition improving, say doctors

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's health has improved, said doctors at Manmohan Cardiovascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj on Tuesday.

01:25 PM
PM Modi invites Japanese businessmen to invest in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the business community to boost investment in India.