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As Israel moves towards 3rd election, Netanyahu's rival Gantz fails to form new govt
The announcement by Benny Gantz, leader of centrist Blue and White party, prolongs political paralysis that gripped nation for past year.
21 Nov 2019 10:26 AM
Iraq women deal with revenge porn, leaked selfies as 'sextortion' spreads
The young Iraqi woman received a wave of similar messages after hackers infiltrated her FB, Snapchat and Insta and stole explicit images.
20 Nov 2019 10:24 AM
Australian man escapes from ‘cunning’ Crocodile by sticking thumb into its eye
The 54-year-old said he wrestled with the croc on the remote beach as it tried to drag him into the water.
16 Nov 2019 1:04 PM
Israel, Islamic Jihad cease fire after heavy Gaza fighting which claimed 32 lives
Islamic Jihad spokesman Musab al-Berim said the Egyptian-brokered deal went into effect at 5:30 AM.
14 Nov 2019 2:33 PM
Rockets rain from Gaza as Israel kills Islamic Jihad commander
Syria said Israel carried out the Damascus strike. Israel did not comment.
13 Nov 2019 8:26 PM
Rockets rain from Gaza as Israel kills Islamic Jihad commander
As the rocket fire and Israeli air-strikes continued into the night, Gaza medical officials said 10 Palestinians had been killed.
13 Nov 2019 10:02 AM
Saudi Arabia labels feminism, homosexuality, atheism as ‘extremist ideas’
Nearly dozen women's right advocates were detained weeks before ban on driving -- which they had campaigned against -- was lifted last year.
12 Nov 2019 12:03 PM
'Found new oil field with 50 billion barrels of crude': Iran Prez Rouhani
The announcement comes as Iran faces crushing American sanctions after US pulled out of its nuclear deal with world powers.
10 Nov 2019 4:27 PM
'Risk of terrorist attacks...': Saudi Aramco prospectus flags risks, gives few details on IPO size
Sources have said the company could sell 1 per cent-2 per cent on the Saudi stock market in what could be the world's largest listing.
10 Nov 2019 12:27 PM
Iraqi forces kill several protesters in Baghdad, Basra
According to sources, over 35 people were wounded in clashes near the capital city's Shuhada Bridge.
08 Nov 2019 6:49 PM
Saudi king hosts CIA chief after spying on Twitter users charges
The CIA has reportedly concluded that the prince himself was closely linked to the murder, a charge vigorously denied by Riyadh.
08 Nov 2019 4:11 PM
‘One of the best, if not the best, leaders’: US billionaire praises PM Modi
The American billionaire investor posted on Twitter a video of his sit-down discussion with PM Modi.
08 Nov 2019 1:51 PM
Iran resumes uranium enrichment at underground plant in Tehran
The development is significant as the centrifuges previously spun empty, without gas injection, under the landmark 2015 nuclear accord.
05 Nov 2019 3:26 PM
Turkey says it captured dead IS leader Baghdadi’s sister in Syria
The Turkish official said the 65-year-old known as Rasmiya Awad is suspected of being affiliated with the extremist group.
05 Nov 2019 8:05 AM
Iraq protesters pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
In Baghdad, protesters had set up checkpoints in the streets leading into and surrounding Tahrir Square, redirecting traffic.
02 Nov 2019 4:43 PM
Islamic State confirms death of its founder, names new leader
'We mourn you... commander of faithful,' said Abu Hamza al-Quraishi -- presented as jihadist group's new spokesman -- in audio statement.
01 Nov 2019 8:18 AM
Syrian agent stole ISIS chief Baghdadi's underwear for DNA test before his death
Baghdadi had been about to change location to the Syrian town of Jarablus when the operation happened, he said.
29 Oct 2019 1:05 PM
Hours after Baghdadi's death, ISIS spokesman killed in fresh North Syria raid
IS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir had been killed, after SDF chief Mazloum Abdi said he had been 'targeted' in a fresh raid.
28 Oct 2019 11:28 AM
ISIS leader Baghdadi’s aide was key to his capture: Iraqi intel officers
The Nusra Front and Islamic State were rivals who fought bloody battles against each other in the Syrian war.
28 Oct 2019 10:53 AM
Jaishankar meets counterparts from Kuwait, Bahrain
The 18th NAM Summit commenced on Friday, bringing together the heads of 120 member countries.
26 Oct 2019 4:04 PM
Columns
From student protests to economic shifts, India grapples with changing ideals
As climate change escalates, global leaders face the daunting task of balancing profit-driven agendas with environmental preservation
Examining the impact of legislative changes on Indian society
The recent police raids at Columbia University reverberate globally, sparking debates on free speech and dissent.