USA

12:15 PM
After Germany hints at compromise, France tells UK: no new Brexit deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel challenged Britain to come up with alternatives to the Irish border backstop within 30 days, but French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned there would be no renegotiation of the Brexit deal.

11:56 AM
Djokovic still favourite but defeat gives rivals hope

Novak Djokovic was all set to cruise into the U.S. Open as hot favourite but a semi-final defeat at the Cincinnati Masters last week has at least given hope to his challengers that the world number one is not invincible.

10:14 AM
Rupee slips 17 paise to 71.72 vs USD in early trade

The rupee opened on a weak note and fell 17 paise to 71.71 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid foreign fund outflows and cautious opening in domestic equities.

10:58 AM
Mystery awaits Kristen Stewart in 'Underwater' trailer

Kristen Stewart comes out as a fighter as a mystery awaits her in the recently released trailer of her forthcoming film 'Underwater'.

11:25 AM
Knee injury puts Osaka's U.S. Open title defence in doubt

World number one Naomi Osaka will “probably” defend her U.S. Open title, even if it means defying her doctor’s orders, she said after retiring from the Cincinnati Masters with a knee injury on Friday.

01:26 PM
Federer stunned by Russian qualifier Rublev in Cincinnati

Fearless Russian qualifier Andrey Rublev needed just over an hour to beat Roger Federer 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the Cincinnati Master, the Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion suffering his quickest defeat for 16 years.

07:54 AM
US wishes its friend India on I-Day

Wishing India on its 73rd Independence Day, the United States on Thursday said New Delhi and Washington enjoy close ties of friendship which over the time have flourished into a "strategic partnership".

12:47 PM
India envoy to US: Trump's Kashmir mediation 'not on table anymore'

India's envoy to the United States Harsh V Shringla on Tuesday claimed that the US President Donald Trump's offer of mediation over Kashmir issue is 'not on table anymore'.

10:36 AM
Rupee falls 38 paise; touches 71 level against US dollar

The rupee deprecated by 38 paise and fell to 71 per dollar mark in early trade on Tuesday amid strengthening of the American currency and weak opening in domestic equities.

12:36 PM
Trump says Kim wrote him a 'beautiful letter' on US-S Korea military exercises

United States President Donald Trump on Friday said he received a "beautiful" letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the ongoing military exercises between the US and South Korea.

12:01 PM
Serena rolls past Osaka in Toronto, Halep retires

Serena Williams moved into the Rogers Cup semi-finals on Friday with a maiden career victory over Naomi Osaka in their first meeting since the American’s infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year’s U.S. Open final.

11:15 AM
US: China must stop 'dangerous' reports about American diplomat in HK

China must stop publishing its "dangerous" media reports involving the American diplomat who met with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, the United States said on Friday.

12:27 PM
The Angry Birds 2' release date preponed

The release date of upcoming animated feature 'Angry Birds 2' has been preponed to August 13.

10:32 AM
Rupee rises 22 paise to 70.47 against USD in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 22 paise to 70.47 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday.

10:11 AM
US Deputy Secy of State to visit Bhutan, India

US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will undertake a two-nation visit to Bhutan and India from August 11 to 17 to advance Washington's partnership with both countries that are critical to preserving the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific

09:48 AM
UN Security Council President refuses to comment on Pak's letter regarding Art 370

UN Security Council (UNSC) President Joanna Wronecka on Thursday refused to comment on Pakistan’s letter to the world body regarding abrogation of Article 370 by India that granted a special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

01:08 PM
Serena storms into third round in Toronto

Serena Williams made a solid start to her first U.S. Open tune-up with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Elise Mertens while Naomi Osaka took a step closer to regaining her world No. 1 ranking by reaching the last 16 of the Rogers Cup.

11:32 AM
Trump meets shooting victims in El Paso, Dayton amid protests

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday visited El Paso in Texas and Dayton in Ohio in light of the mass shootings that killed 32 people over the weekend and met the kin of the victims and the injured.

01:55 PM
North Korea's Kim says missile launches are warning to U.S., South Korea over drill - KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country’s latest launch of tactical guided missiles was a warning to the United States and South Korea over their joint military drills that began this week, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.

01:01 PM
US: Feed your soul at these rock 'n' roll eateries

Food and music are sure shot ingredients to make everyone happy. Combine these two and it's a match made in heaven.

11:10 AM
Rupee slips 12 paise to 70.93 vs USD in early trade

The rupee opened on a weak note and fell 12 paise to 70.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday ahead of the outcome of Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy review meet.

12:27 PM
It's all 'happy vibes' for Shahid Kapoor and squad on European holiday

Actor Shahid Kapoor is zipping along on his bike across Europe and documenting his Europe diaries on Instagram.

10:15 AM
Rupee rises 26 paise to 70.47 against USD in early trade

The rupee rebounded from the five month low and appreciated by 26 paise to 70.47 against the US dollar in early trade Tuesday amid positive opening in domestic equity market.

09:44 AM
Mohajir leader: Pak has no moral ground to plead Kashmir's case if it is depriving own citizens'

A US-based group representing expatriate Mohajirs on Monday called for the creation of an autonomous "Greater Karachi" within Pakistan.