Washington, Jun 8 (PTI) Accusing President Donald Trump of defaming him with “lies”, fired FBI director James Comey today said it was “very disturbing” that he asked him to stop probing the Russia links of one of his top aide, prompting the White House to assert that “the president is […]
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Modi, Sharif exchange pleasantries amid frosty Indo-Pak ties
Astana, Jun 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif tonight exchanged pleasantries at a cultural gala here, amid frosty bilateral ties, deadlocked talks and escalation of hostilities along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. It was the first encounter between Modi and Sharif after their […]
Comey confirms Trump told him to let Flynn probe go
Washington, Jun 7 (AFP) Fired FBI director James Comey confirmed in a statement today that US President Donald Trump urged him to drop an investigation into his former national security advisor Michael Flynn, then under scrutiny for his Russia contacts. “I hope you can see your way clear to letting […]
Deuba elected Nepal’s prime minister for fourth time
Kathmandu, Jun 6 (PTI) Sher Bahadur Deuba, a veteran politician known for his close ties with India, was today overwhelmingly elected the prime minister of Nepal for the fourth time, taking over the reigns of the country at a time the Himalayan nation navigates through a political turmoil. Deuba, the […]
Qatar crisis: Trump says his Mideast trip ‘paying off’
Washington, Jun 6 (PTI) US President Donald Trump today supported the actions of four Arab countries to cut off diplomatic relationship with Qatar, saying his visit to the Middle East is “paying off” to end the “horror of terrorism”. Led by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates have […]
Pakistan more of a threat than an ally: US think tank
Washington, Jun 6 (PTI) Pakistan is still a sanctuary for the Taliban and the Haqqani network and more of a threat than an ally, a top US think tank has said, while asserting that the Trump administration should make it clear to Islamabad that it will face sanctions if it […]
Emmanuel Macron, France’s Youngest Prez Since Napoleon
Emmanuel Macron’s big win in the French presidential election is being seen as a triumph for a strong and united Europe with the EU nations breathing a sigh of relief. Macron had championed European unity and his election as French president is expected to go a long way in strengthening […]
Manchester Bombing – Terror Spares None
The Manchester bombing shows a method in madness. The killer intended to slaughter young teenagers and their families with bolts and nails. His aim was to sow the deepest form of shock and disgust. Armed with a deadly homemade bomb, the assailant chose as his target a site where he […]
Six killed, 48 injured in terror attack in London
London, Jun 4 (PTI) Three knife-wielding attackers wearing fake suicide vests unleashed a terror rampage through central London, plowing a van into pedestrians on the iconic London Bridge and then running to a nearby market where they randomly stabbed multiple people, killing six and injuring 48. The eight-minute-long terror attack […]
Armed police dispatched after van hits pedestrians on London bridge
London, Jun 3 (PTI) Scotland Yard armed officers moved into London Bridge area here after reports of a van hitting pedestrians. Several people are believed to be injured in what is feared to be a terror attack that took place last evening. “We are dealing with an incident on #LondonBridge, […]