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US imposes fresh sanctions on Russia for Skripal case

The sanctions include US opposition to the extension of any loan or financial or technical assistance to Russia by international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Aug 3, 2019

Trump's intelligence chief pick John Ratcliffe withdraws amid qualification row

Ratcliffe gained attention by defending Trump and criticising former Special Counsel Robert Mueller during a July hearing on Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

Aug 3, 2019

North Korea launches more missiles; Trump says he isn't bothered

Japan said the launches have not threatened its national security as it didn't enter its exclusive economic zone.

Aug 2, 2019

Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead, say US officials

News of al Qaeda's heir's death comes days after UN Security Council said the deteriorating health of al-Zawahiri has raised doubts about succession in the world's most notorious terror group.

Aug 1, 2019

Al-Qaeda remains resilient with Lashkar, Islamic State emerging as global security threat: UN

The deteriorating health of Al-Qaeda leader Aiman Muhammed al-Zawahiri has raised doubts on the issue of succession.

Jul 30, 2019

Trump to replace intelligence chief Dan Coats with staunch Republican John Ratcliffe

Coats, the current US director of national intelligence who has clashed with Trump over assessments involving Russia, Iran and North Korea, will step down on August 15.

Jul 29, 2019

India urges Iran to release sailors from detained MT Riah tanker

Around 45 Indian crew members from three vessels, MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1, have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities over alleged violations of international maritime security rules.

Jul 27, 2019

Iran releases 9 Indians from detained ship; 45 sailors await repatriation

There are around 45 Indian crew members in three vessels -- MT Riah, Stena Impero and Grace 1 -- that have been detained by the UK and Iran authorities.

Jul 26, 2019

US warship sails through contested Taiwan Strait, tensions likely to rise

China on earlier warned that it is ready for war if there was any move towards Taiwan's independence.

Jul 25, 2019

Pro Kabaddi League 2019, Telugu Titans vs Dabang Delhi: Preview, Prediction, Schedule, TV listings and Live Streaming

After suffering back to back losses, the Titans will look forward to bounce back against the Dabang side.

Jul 24, 2019

Video shows 18 Indian sailors 'in good health' inside British tanker seized by Iran

The Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, has said that they are working to get the crew released. Consular access to the 18 Indian sailors was sought on July 20.

Jul 23, 2019

As Gulf boils Iran says it has sentenced US 'spies' to death

Iran said the identified spies were employed in key economic, nuclear, infrastructural, military and cyber institutions and collected classified information.

Jul 22, 2019

Iran-backed Hezbollah militants could launch attacks in UK: Intelligence agency

Iran has Hezbollah operatives to carry out a terrorist attack, revealed British intelligence officials.

Jul 22, 2019

Radio exchange leak reveal how Iran seized British tanker in Persian Gulf

Iranian vessel told the fright vessel 'HMS Montrose', thought to be Stena Impero, to change its course, saying, "If you obey you will be safe."

Jul 21, 2019

FPI divests Rs 7,712 crore from Indian equity market, shows disinterest after Budget 2019-20

Some of the other reasons for the investment lags are related to the international tension between US-Iran which is creating global disruption in liquidity flow.