US Congressman, Matt Salmone said US is ‘being so stupid. It seems like paying the mafia’. WASHINGTON: A manipulative Pakistan which supports terrorist elements has been treating the US like chumps, American lawmakers and experts have said while calling for cutting off aid to the country and listing it as a state sponsoring terrorism. “They are making chumps out of us. They see us we are being so stupid. It seems like paying the... 

The experimental aircraft took off from Seville at 6:20 AM (0420 GMT) for a flight that should last about 50 hours and will take it over the Mediterranean Sea. Swiss aviator Andre Boschberg before embarking on the Solar Impulse2, to Cairo, Egypt, from the San Pablo airport in Seville, Spain. The Solar Impulse 2 left southern Spain on Monday on its way to Egypt for the penultimate leg of the solar-powered airplane’s landmark round-the-world journey. The... 

After a lot of back and forth over its release date that had fans in the grips of a painful suspense, the makers of superstar Rajinikanth’s Kabali have finally confirmed — the film will be in theatres the world over on 22 July. Kabali received its certification from the censors on Monday, 11 July — a development that producer Kalaipuli S Thanu greeted with relief. The film — with a run-time of two hours and 32 minutes — has received... 

NAIROBI: Seeking to bolster their ties, India and Kenya today decided to deepen and expand cooperation in a wide range of areas as they signed seven pacts, including in the field of defence and security and avoidance of double taxation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his talks with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta here, also announced extension of concessional Line of Credit (LOC) of USD 44.95 million to the African nation to help it in development... 

Washington: The United States demanded an immediate end to renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, ordering all non-essential personnel out of the troubled country. South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. “The United States strongly condemns the latest outbreak of fighting in Juba between forces aligned with President Salva Kiir Mayardit and those aligned with First Vice President Riek Machar Teny, including reports we have that civilian... 

Saturn’s biggest moon, Titan and Earth have important traits in common. LOS ANGELES: Liquid water is a requirement for life on Earth. But on Saturn’ s largest moon Titan, life might exist beyond the bounds of water-based chemistry, according to a new study by scientists at Cornell University. Reporting in the latest issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the researchers look at the presence of hydrogen cyanide (HCN)... 

It only removes content if it celebrates or glorifies violence. Facing flak for temporarily removing the video of Philando Castile, an African-American who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop last week, social media giant Facebook has said that it only removes content if it celebrates or glorifies violence, not if it’s only graphic or disturbing. The video of the whole incident was broadcast live by Castile’s girlfriend... 

Malcolm Turnbull became Prime Minister of Australia in 2015. SYDNEY: Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Sunday said his ruling government has won victory in the federal election. Counting of votes continues but with forecasts indicating the ruling conservative government will enough seats in Parliament to secure an outright victory, Australia’s opposition Labor Party on Sunday conceded defeat. While Turnbull retained power,... 

Dar-es-Salaam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on a wide range of issues aimed at boosting ties in the African continent, particularly in the economic sphere. PM Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome when he arrived at the State House. “A ceremonial welcome, the East African way. PM’s Tanzania engagements begin at the State House in Dar-es-Salaam,”... 

Durban: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a group of South African alumni who studied in various Indian institutions under Indian government programmes. “Co-partners in the knowledge revolution. PM interacts with a group of South African Alumni of Indian institutions,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures. PM interacts with a group of South African Alumni of Indian institutions...