NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Saturday convicted Jayalalithaa Jayaram, a former film star turned powerful politician, in a corruption case that has dragged on for nearly two decades. The judge “held Jayalalithaa guilty of amassing wealth disproportionate to known … read more
BEIRUT: American-led coalition warplanes destroyed four tanks belonging to the Islamic State group in eastern Syria on Friday, the U.S. military said, targeting the militants in a key oil-producing area that has generated millions of dollars in revenue for the … read more
UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Global Education and former Prime Minister of UK Mr. Gordon Brown called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in New York today (Friday) to discuss issues pertaining to mutual cooperation for the promotion of education … read more
WASHINGTON: Up to half the water on Earth is likely older than the solar system, raising the likelihood that life exists elsewhere in the galaxy, according to a study Thursday. The research in the journal Science found that “a significant … read more
TOKYO: The dollar took a breather in Asia on Friday after hitting a near two-year high against the euro in New York as the US economy shows further signs of strength. The single European currency was trading at $1.2749 in … read more