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On September 8, Trump administration called off the peace deal after the Taliban claimed responsibility of a bomb blast in Kabul that took the life of an American soldier. (Photo: ANI)

Former Afghan president Karzai urges United States to resume peace talks with Taliban

Karzai also urged the Taliban to seek the peace talks with the Afghan as much as with the US.

19 Sep 2019 2:28 PM

Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called on his main challenger Benny Gantz to form a unity government together to avoid a third election, as results of the unprecedented repeat election left the country's two main political parties deadlocked. (Photo: AFP)

After failing to win majority, Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt together

With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted Thursday, Gantz's Blue and White party stood at 33 seats in Israel's 120-seat Parliament.

19 Sep 2019 2:15 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to win a ruling majority in an election that produced a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a center-left grouping that would be led by former military chief Benny Gantz. (Photo: File)

Israeli voters deliver deadlock, Netanyahu's tenure in doubt

Netanyahu highlighted his close ties with Trump in his election campaign.

19 Sep 2019 2:02 PM

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed remnants of what it described as Iranian drones and cruise missiles used in an attack on Saudi oil facilities, saying they were "undeniable" evidence of Iranian aggression. (Photo: screengrab)

Saudi displays arms, says drone attack ‘unquestionably’ sponsored by Iran

Eighteen drones and 3 missiles were launched at world's largest oil processing facility, but the missiles 'fell short', Malki said.

19 Sep 2019 1:25 PM

'The Secretary and the Crown Prince discussed the need for the international community to come together to counter the continued threat of the Iranian regime and agreed that the Iranian regime must be held accountable for its continued aggressive, reckless, and threatening behaviour,' a spokesperson said. (Photo: File)

'US stands with Saudi Arabia,' says Mike Pompeo after meeting Crown Prince MBS

Pompeo discussed 'the recent attacks by Iran against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia' with the Saudi Crown Prince.

19 Sep 2019 9:46 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the party headquarters after elections in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Netanyahu, rival Gantz deadlocked after polls

The reports were citing elections committee sources, as that level of results had not been officially posted yet.

19 Sep 2019 3:11 AM

Gantz’s Blue and White and its center-left allies garnered 55 seats, placing Lieberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu and its nine seats in the middle as the deciding factor. (Photo: AP)

Setback for PM Netanyahu as Israel’s 2 main political parties deadlocked after election

Without Lieberman’s endorsement, both parties appear to have fallen well short of securing a parliamentary majority.

18 Sep 2019 5:13 PM

Yemen's Houthi group, an ally of Iran, had claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi oil plants. (Photo: screengrab)

Played no role in Saudi attacks: Iran officially denies claims made by US

Saturday's attacks on Saudi energy giant Aramco's Abqaiq processing plant and Khurais oil field halved the kingdom's oil output.

18 Sep 2019 4:53 PM

Mohammad bin Salman’s remarks were made in a telephone call with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who called on the global community to "take a firm stand and resolute action" towards such assaults, Saudi state news agency SPA said in an Arabic-language statement. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Arabia attack ‘real test’ of global will to act: Crown Prince Salman

The September 14 attack on two oil plants initially halved Saudi Arabia's oil production, cutting 5pc of global output.

18 Sep 2019 4:39 PM

Russia has already warned against jumping to conclusions over who was behind the attack. (Photo: File)

US seeks UN action on Saudi attacks despite likely Russian opposition

The United States believes the attacks that crippled Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend originated in southwestern Iran.

18 Sep 2019 1:32 PM

'Netanyahu has lost, but Gantz hasn't won,' said Udi Segal, a prominent Israeli television news anchor. (Photo: File | AP)

Israel PM battles for survival as exit polls show race too close to call

Dubbed 'King Bibi' by his supporters, Netanyahu had already been stung by his failure to form a government after an election in April.

18 Sep 2019 10:38 AM

Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the world's top energy exporter had dipped into its strategic reserves to maintain supply to clients. (Photo: File)

Saudi Arabia says oil output hit by drone attack to be restored by September end

Riyadh pumps some 9.9 million barrels per day (bpd) of which around 7.0 million bpd are exported, mostly to Asian markets.

18 Sep 2019 8:52 AM

US crude oil jumped more than USD 8 to close at USD 62.90 a barrel, and Brent picked up nearly USD 9 per barrel, to reach USD 69.02. (Photo: AP)

Oil prices jump as attack on Saudi plant jolts supply

The attack on Saudi Arabia’s largest oil processing plant disrupted more than half of its daily exports.

17 Sep 2019 2:12 PM

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the Taliban are active in the province and earlier this month launched an attempt to take the city of Farah. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Five killed as vehicle hits roadside bomb in Afghanistan's Farah

The casualties include women and children.

16 Sep 2019 7:17 PM

Saudi Arabia's return to its full oil supply capacity after Saturday's attacks on Aramco oil plants could take "weeks not days", a source close to the matter told Reuters on Sunday. (Photo: File)

After attacks, Saudi full oil supply may take weeks to resume: report

The attacks in Abqaiq and Khurais knocked down some 5.7 million barrels per day.

15 Sep 2019 3:07 PM

Iran on Sunday dismissed as "meaningless" US accusations it was behind drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, suggesting Washington was seeking a pretext to retaliate against the Islamic republic. (Photo: AFP)

Iran refutes US claims over Saudi attacks, says 'fruitless and blind'

Since the withdrawal, the United States has slapped crippling sanctions on Iran as part of a campaign of 'maximum pressure'.

15 Sep 2019 2:56 PM

With Netanyahu locked in a razor tight race and facing the likelihood of criminal corruption charges, a decisive victory in Tuesday's vote may be the only thing to keep him out of the courtroom. (Photo: File)

Embattled Israeli PM fights for survival in do-over election

Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, has dominated the political discourse during the campaign.

15 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted production at two Aramco oil facilities that were attacked by Yemeni rebels, interrupting about half of the company's total output, the energy minister said on Saturday. (Photo: screengrab)

Saudi suspends oil production after drones attack on Aramco plants

Saudi Arabia, a key ally of Washington, has repeatedly accused Iran of supplying arms to the rebels.

15 Sep 2019 8:34 AM

Rebel drones also targeted two oil pumping stations on Saudi Arabia's key east-west pipeline in May, shutting it down for several days. (Photo: File)

Yemeni rebels attack Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil plants

The attacks come as Saudi Arabia, accelerates preparations for a much-anticipated initial public offering of Aramco.

14 Sep 2019 6:21 PM

Drone attacks targeted two major Saudi Aramco processing facility and oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, sparking a huge fire at one of the sites before dawn. (Photo: File)

Drones hit 2 Saudi Arabia Aramco oil facilities, oilfields; huge fire in 1

Al-Qaida-claimed suicide bombers tried but failed to attack the oil complex in February 2006.

14 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

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