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Carney says Canada should reopen embassies in Iran and earthquake-stricken Venezuela

New Delhi, June 26 -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canada should reopen its embassies in Iran and Venezuela that his predecessors closed. Carney argued the lack of a diplomatic presence h... Read More


UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

New Delhi, June 26 -- A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of ... Read More


The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

New Delhi, June 26 -- The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela's northern coast, killing more than 180 people, were an event known as a "doublet." Doublet earthquakes happen when a pair of ... Read More


China defends patrols east of Taiwan after 3 European nations raise alarm

New Delhi, June 26 -- China on Thursday defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after Britain, France and Germany expressed alarm about what they described as "novel Chinese acti... Read More


Mexico's World Cup joy muted in regions gripped by cartel violence

New Delhi, June 26 -- Much of Mexico has been celebrating the World Cup with joyful outdoor gatherings, filling streets, plazas and fan zones in the country's three host cities - Mexico City, Guadalaj... Read More


Yemeni journalist killed in a car bombing after reportedly receiving warnings

New Delhi, June 26 -- A Yemeni journalist was killed in a car bombing in southeastern Yemen and investigators have been ordered to search for the culprits, the government said Thursday. Mohamed Eida,... Read More


Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

New Delhi, June 26 -- Venezuelans in the U.S. rushed to organize donation drives Thursday after devastating earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and injured hundreds more in their... Read More


Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

New Delhi, June 26 -- Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy - super-puffs the size of Jupiter. The featherweight pair - orbiting a star 1,110 light-yea... Read More


Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

New Delhi, June 26 -- As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tou... Read More


North Korea's Kim claims progress on nuclear-armed navy as new warship is placed into service

New Delhi, June 25 -- North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country's growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesd... Read More