Lanka PM quits; new Prez set to form caretaker govt (Lead)
With the victory of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa at Saturdays presidential election, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to step down making way for Rajapaksa to f
India calls for 'greater vigour' in enforcing UN sanctions against terrorists
India has called for "greater vigour" in implementing UN and international sanctions and regulations against terrorist organisations acting in concert with organised crime.
Apple announces $1bn Austin campus before Trump's visit
As CEO Tim Cook prepared himself for a first-ever tour of the Austin, Texas Mac Pro facility with US President Donald Trump, Apple on Wednesday announced it has started construction of a new $1 billio
China ends anti-dumping duty on pyridine import from India
China on Wednesday announced its decision to terminate review on anti-dumping measures over pyridine imports from India and Japan.
Two US soldiers killed in chopper crash in Afghanistan
Two US soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan's eastern Logar province on Wednesday, the NATO-led Resolute Support said.
Pope embarks on Thailand, Japan visit
Pope Francis on Wednesday began his visit to Thailand and Japan, where he will spread a message of peace and promote denuclearisation.
Johnson, Corbyn clash over Brexit in first TV debate
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn locked horns over several issues including Brexit in their first TV election debate.
Impeachment hearings: WH slams Vindman over Trump's call
The White House has slammed top Ukraine official Lt Col Alexander Vindman after he testified to an impeachment hearing that a phone call made by the US President Donald Trump to his Ukranian counterpa
Kids who miss breakfast get lower grades: Study
Parents, take a note. If you want your kids to score good marks, make sure they had their breakfast, as researchers have found that students who rarely ate breakfast on school days achieved lower grad
US Senate passes Hong Kong Human Rights Bill
The US Senate has unanimously passed a legislation aimed at protecting human rights in Hong Kong amid the ongoing unrest in the China-administered financial hub.
This tool locates shooters using smartphone video
Researchers have developed a system that can accurately locate a shooter based on video recordings from as few as three smartphones.
UN chief regrets US decision on Israeli settlements
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has regretted Washington's announcement that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory will no longer be considered illegal.
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