Minor explosion reported in Sri Lanka

Colombo (IANS) A minor explosion was reported on Thursday in Pugoda on the outskirts of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, police said, adding there were casualties or damages in the fresh blast that came four days after the Easter Sunday bombings…

Putin, Kim Jong-un hold first ever summit

Vladivostok (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held their first ever summit here on Thursday, with the two nations expressing hope that the historic meeting will revive the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Israel to name Golan town after Trump

Jerusalem (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to name a new settlement in the Golan Heights after US President Donald Trump to honour his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the strategic plateau.

Netanyahu,…

Kim arrives in Russia for talks with Putin

Moscow, April 24 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia's Far Eastern city of Vladivostok on Wednesday, ahead of his first summit with President Vladimir Putin amid stalled nuclear talks with the US.

White House hosts Easter Egg Roll for 141st year

Washington (IANS) White House Easter Egg Roll was held on the South Lawn on Monday as the annual tradition entered its 141st year.

Together with someone dressed as a giant Easter bunny, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania addressed…

Trump claims 'nobody disobeys my orders'

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has contended that none of his underlings routinely defy his commands, despite numerous examples contained in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report showing aides ignoring or refusing his dictates.

6.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines

Manila (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Philippines' Eastern Samar province on Tuesday, the second temblor within 24 hours of a 6.1-magnitude quake that killed nine people in Luzon Island, authorities said.

The…

Islamic State claims Sri Lanka carnage

Colombo (IANS) The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka that left at least 321 people dead and more than 500 injured.

A statement on the group's official al-Amaq news agency made the…

US warns India, other nations over Iranian oil imports

Washington (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will announce on Monday that all countries including India will have to completely end their imports of Iranian oil or be subject to American sanctions, The Washington Post reported.

State…

Tear gas used against Paris' 'yellow vest' protesters

Paris (IANS) Riot police unleashed tear gas at the so-called "yellow vest" protesters who took the streets of the French capital against economic injustice for the 23rd consecutive weekend, the media reported.

On Saturday, Paris was…