Syria rebels surrender heavy arms in Daraa city: State media
Syrian rebels in the southern city of Daraa were surrendering their heavy weapons to government forces today, state media said, under a deal brokered by regime ally Russia.
Jul 14, 2018, 17:18 PM IST
Rescued Thai cave boys to leave hospital on July 19
Twelve young footballers and their coach rescued from a Thai cave will be released from hospital on Thursday, a health official said, offering psychological support and urging the group to avoid
Jul 14, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for hacking US Democrats
Twelve Russian intelligence officers were indicted by a US grand jury today, just three days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, for interfering in
Jul 13, 2018, 23:54 PM IST
Rescue efforts for boys trapped in Thai cave begin
"Today is the D-day. The boys are ready to face any challenges," rescue chief Narongsak Osottanakorn told reporters near the cave site.
Jul 08, 2018, 10:49 AM IST
44 dead as record rains devastate parts of Japan
The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan rose today to at least 44, officials said, with authorities issuing new warnings as torrential downpours continued.
Jul 08, 2018, 07:19 AM IST
US using DNA tests to reunite children with migrant parents
The DNA test results are being solely used to accurately connect parents with children, HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Jonathan White said on the call.
Jul 06, 2018, 07:39 AM IST
Japan executes Aum Shinrikyo cult leader Shoko Asahara
His hanging was the first execution of any of the 13 cult members on death row for the attack and other crimes.
Jul 06, 2018, 06:51 AM IST
Baghdadi's son killed in attack in Syria's Homa: Islamic State
Al-Badri was killed in an "operation against the Nussayriyyah and the Russians at the thermal power station in Homs," the group said in a statement alongside a photo of a young man holding an assault
Jul 04, 2018, 08:09 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Spain blame game begins after penalty heartache
It would be a stretch to say Russia deserved their win, with 26 per cent possession and only six attempts at goal compared with Spain's 25, but they had a plan, stuck to it, and fought to the bitter
Jul 02, 2018, 09:44 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup exit
Ronaldo finished his World Cup campaign with four goals, one adrift of England's Harry Kane who leads the standings with five.
Jul 01, 2018, 07:18 AM IST
FIFA World cup 2018: Russia vs Spain preview: Hosts Russia bid to rediscover mojo for Spain showdown
Dismissed as no-hopers little over a fortnight ago, Russia will try to get back onboard a wave of national euphoria and pull off what striker Artem Dzyuba called a "minor miracle".
Jun 30, 2018, 10:59 AM IST
Bali shuts international airport after volcanic eruption, thick smoke and ash seen billowing
The eruption of Mount Agung in eastern Bali has triggered at least 48 flight cancellations including those operated by Malaysia-based AirAsia and Australia's JetStar.
Jun 29, 2018, 08:05 AM IST
Twitter to confirm new accounts in spam fight
Adding a way to check that a real person is behind new accounts was described by Twitter as being among measures to fight abuse, trolls, and hateful content.
Jun 27, 2018, 10:41 AM IST
Shane Dowrich rescues West Indies in 3rd Test against Sri Lanka with an unbeaten half-century
Having already played a vital role in the series with an unbeaten 125 that rescued the West Indies in the first innings of the series in Trinidad two weeks earlier, the wicketkeeper-batsman rich vein
Jun 24, 2018, 10:50 AM IST
Despite summit, North Korea still a nuclear threat, says Donald Trump
At their summit, Kim and Trump signed a pledge "to work towards complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," a stock phrase favoured by Pyongyang that stopped short of longstanding US demands
Jun 23, 2018, 06:48 AM IST
West Indies hope night Test is right time to win back fans
The third Test of the series against Sri Lanka at Kensington Oval in Barbados will be the 10th day-night affair since it debuted in 2015 when Australia hosted New Zealand in Adelaide.
Jun 22, 2018, 11:47 AM IST
YouTube offers creators new ways to earn money
Currently the vast majority of revenue at the Google-owned service comes from advertising and that will remain a focus, said Neal Mohan, YouTube's chief products officer.
Jun 22, 2018, 11:30 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium face Tunisia at World Cup with eye on England
The Belgians want to win at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow to avoid making their final group game against England on June 28 a make-or-break qualification affair.
Jun 22, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
Bangladesh's injured Mustafizur Rahman out of Windies tour
Mustafizur Rahman was yet to regain his fitness from the injury which also forced him to miss the recent three-match Twenty20 series against Afghanistan.
Jun 20, 2018, 15:24 PM IST
Dinesh Chandimal sweats as Sri Lanka and West Indies draw 2nd Test
Kraigg Brathwaite helps West-Indies to a draw a second Test match at Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia against Sri-Lanka.
Jun 19, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
