Water detected in atmosphere of potentially habitable super-Earth
For the first time, astronomers have peered into the atmosphere of an exoplanet -- a planet outside our solar system -- and discovered both water vapor and temperatures that could potentially
Death toll from dengue crosses 200
At least six more people died of dengue on Tuesday and Wednesday with the total death tally reaching 203, the latest casualty of the six was yet to be recorded by the government.
Typhoon leaves 100 flights canceled and 1 million without power in Japan
A powerful typhoon in Japan has left more than 100 flights canceled, 1 million households without power, and transport disrupted across major cities.
Boris Johnson had a torrid week. Now he's fighting to take back control
On a visit to Scotland late last week, Boris Johnson lost control of a bull -- which duly barged into a member of his security detail.
Concealing the truth
CONCEALING the truth from the people is not unusual in politics. It is perhaps more pronounced in global politics partly because it is more difficult to hold powerful global actors accountable. That
India tightens Kashmir lockdown
India on Sunday imposed curfews in several parts of the contested Kashmir region, after clashes between security forces and Shia Muslims taking part in a procession, officials and eyewitnesses said.
UN atomic watchdog head visits Iran for high-level talks
The acting head of the United Nations atomic watchdog, Cornel Feruta, arrived in Tehran, the capital of Iran, on Sunday for high-level talks with Iranian officials, the semi-official ISNA news
UK senior minister Amber Rudd quits amid Brexit crisis
United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson received a fresh blow Saturday when senior minister Amber Rudd quit her work and pensions post in protest at his handling of the Brexit crisis.
Israel attacks ‘Hamas positions’ in Gaza
The Israeli army targeted Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip in response to a drone attack from the Palestinian enclave, the military said.
Trump cancels peace talks with Taliban leaders
United States president Donald Trump on Saturday said that he cancelled peace talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders after the insurgent group claimed responsibility last week for an
