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The blast partially collapsed the building where he had taken refuge, injuring the 6 pilgrims, Ministry spokesman General Mansour al-Turki said. (Photo: AP/Representational)

11 injured, including 5 officers in suicide bombing at Mecca; attacker...

The US Central Intelligence Agency said the attacks bore the hallmarks of ISIS. Since 2014 Saudi Arabia has faced...

24 Jun 2017 10:23 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi emplanes for his visit to Portugal, USA and Netherlands. (Photo: PIB | Twitter)

PM begins 3-nation tour; to get red-carpet welcome, dinner with Trump

Modi arrives in the US Capitol on Saturday night on a three-day visit during which he would have a meeting with Trump at...

24 Jun 2017 9:50 AM IST

Residents and foreign tourists evacuate the scene of a bomb blast in Bali, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

US charges Guantanamo detainee with Bali, Jakarta bombings

The detainee known as Hambali also was charged in connection with an attack on the J.W. Marriott in Jakarta in 2003.

24 Jun 2017 8:45 AM IST

At least 12 people were killed in January when a landslide smashed into a hotel in central Hubei province. (Photo: AP)

Over 100 people missing after landslide in China's Sichuan Province

Some 40 homes in the village of Xinmo were swallowed by the cascading debris after the side of a mountain collapsed.

24 Jun 2017 8:37 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

CIA knew in August that Russian President sought to boost Trump

The Post said that as soon as the intelligence on Putin came in, the White House viewed it as a deep national security...

24 Jun 2017 8:31 AM IST

Pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the minor pilgrimage, known as Umrah, during Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Police says suicide bomber killed in foiled Mecca plot

The Interior Ministry said an attack on the mosque was being planned by three terrorist groups, two based in Mecca and a...

24 Jun 2017 6:25 AM IST

Geng Shuang, China foreign ministry spokesman

China again says no to India's NSG bid at Bern

China's repeated stonewalling of India's membership bid in the NSG has become a major stumbling block in bilateral...

24 Jun 2017 3:07 AM IST

The blast took place on Tuesday morning at the madrassa in Charakar. (Photo: File/Representational)

38 killed, 121 injured as twin blasts hit market in Pak's tribal belt

The second blast took place as rescuers and bystanders rushed to aid those who had been hurt in the first explosion.

23 Jun 2017 7:31 PM IST

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (Photo: AP)

ISIS chief al-Baghdadi's death near 100 per cent certain: Russian...

Russia's defense ministry said a week ago it believed it may have killed Baghdadi when one of its air strikes.

23 Jun 2017 6:42 PM IST

Firemen, left, inspect the scorched facade of the Grenfell Tower in London, after a massive fire raced through the 24-storey high-rise apartment building in west London. (Photo: AP)

Deadly London tower blaze began in Hotpoint fridge freezer: police

Police said the Hotpoint model, FF175BP, involved was not subject to recall and the manufacturer was doing further...

23 Jun 2017 6:23 PM IST

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: AP)

UK: Man charged with terrorism-related murder in Finsbury mosque...

Darren Osborne, 47, will appear before magistrates in central London later Friday in relation to the charges, police and...

23 Jun 2017 5:57 PM IST

UAEs Minister for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash

UAE warns Qatar to take demands 'seriously' or ready to face divorce

Saudi-led coalition demands that Qatar closes down Al-Jazeera, downgrades diplomatic ties with Iran and closes down...

23 Jun 2017 5:55 PM IST