Is US on a major about-turn on Iran?

IN MAY 2018, more than a year ago, when the US threw the hard-negotiated nuclear deal with Iran out of the window of the Oval office, it did not come as a surprise, for Donald Trump was only

I didn’t hack anything : Assange

The full extradition hearing to decide whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange should be sent to the United States to face accusations including spying charges will take place in February next year, a London court ruled on Friday.

Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice yesterday, which is very unusual

Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting yesterday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (a gigaton is equal to 1 billion tons).

City of dissent: Hong Kong has a proud tradition of protesting to protect its unique identity

As dramatic images of tear gas being fired at protesters in Hong Kong campaigning against a controversial China extradition bill were beamed around the globe this week, it seemed that a city best known for its financial markets was fast gaining a reputation for its political protest culture.

Iranians fired missile at US drone prior to tanker attack, US official says

In the hours before the attack on the two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, the Iranians spotted a US drone flying overhead and launched a surface-to-air missile at the unmanned aircraft, a US official told CNN.

Pakistan should take action against terror before talks: Modi

In a stern message directed at Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Friday, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that countries

Trump says he would accept dirt on political rivals from foreign governments

President Donald Trump says he would listen if a foreign government approached him with damaging information about a political rival -- and wouldn't necessarily report the contact to the FBI.

Hong Kong protests: Two people in serious condition as legislature on lock down

At least two people are in serious condition in Hong Kong hospitals after a long day and night of violence between police and protesters.

Easter bombers on Sri Lanka payroll: Muslim leader

The Islamic extremists behind Sri Lanka’s deadly Easter bombings received funding from state intelligence services, a top Muslim leader told a parliamentary investigation.

Millions in northwest India face tropical cyclone threat

A month after powerful Tropical Cyclone Fani slammed into India's northeastern coastline, the country faces the threat of another strong storm, this time on its west coast.