Japan resumes Antarctic whaling despite international opposition
Japan resumes Antarctic whaling despite international opposition
Tokyo: A Japanese whaling expedition on Monday left for the Antarctic Ocean to begin its hunting season despite...
Venezuela urges UN to intervene against US sanctions
Venezuela urges UN to intervene against US sanctions
Caracas: The Venezuelan government has urged the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, to intervene...
26 killed in oil tanker-bus collision in Pakistan
26 killed in oil tanker-bus collision in Pakistan
Islamabad: At least 26 people have been killed in a collision between a bus and a truck...
Trump names Indian-American woman to prestigious judgeship
Trump names Indian-American woman to prestigious judgeship
New York: US President Donald Trump has announced that he is nominating an Indian-American woman, Neomi Rao, to...
Several dead in arson attack on Japan animation studio
Several dead in arson attack on Japan animation studio
Tokyo: A fire at an animation studio in Japan's Kyoto city has left several people dead...
US allies ‘temporarily’ halt campaign against IS in Syria
US allies 'temporarily' halt campaign against IS in Syria
Washington: The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have announced a pause in their campaign against the Islamic...
Bangladesh risks Sundarbans getting listed as World Heritage
Bangladesh risks Sundarbans getting listed as World Heritage
Dhaka: The official advisory organisation on natural World Heritage has recommended putting the Sundarbans on a list...
Oil prices steady after falling to over one-week lows
Oil prices steady after falling to over one-week lows
Tokyo: Brent crude futures were up 16 cents at $64.51, or 0.3% by 00:27 GMT. They...
Amal Clooney to lead defence team of Duterte critic
Amal Clooney to lead defence team of Duterte critic
Manila: Acclaimed human rights lawyer Amal Clooney will head the international legal team defending a Philippine...
Pompeo to visit Delhi before Modi-Trump meeting
Pompeo to visit Delhi before Modi-Trump meeting
New York: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that he will be visiting India later this...
