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The government of Yemeni president Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi is backed by a Saudi-led military coalition that includes the UAE as a key partner in the fight against Iran-aligned Shiite Houthi rebels. (Photo: AFP)

Yemen Huthi rebels appoint 'ambassador' in Tehran

The Islamic republic made no announcement about accepting the appointment of an ambassador for the Huthis

18 Aug 2019 9:00 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles were fired under his supervision. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese, North Korean defence officials meet in Beijing

Kim Jong Un supervised another test-firing of an unspecified new weapon, seen as an attempt to pressure Washington and...

18 Aug 2019 8:27 PM IST

Gilbraltars government said it could not seek a court order to detain the ship because US sanctions against Iran were not applicable in the European Union. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Gibraltar rejects US demand to detain Iranian oil tanker

A Gibraltar judge had ordered the Grace 1 tanker released, but the US filed a request to detain the ship.

18 Aug 2019 6:18 PM IST

According to the police, officers from the local police station visited the spot and are ascertaining the facts pertaining to the blast. (Photo: ANI)

Second blast rattles Afghanistan, 9 dead in Balkh

The deceased were shifted to the district hospital and families of the victims were informed about the attack, Qadiri...

18 Aug 2019 5:30 PM IST

The missiles fired by the North last week were described as a new type of tactical guided short-range weapon. (Photo: AFP)

'Won't install new missiles unless US deploys them in Europe,' says...

Russia has also pulled out of the deal, but Shoigu said it had no plans to deploy new missiles.

18 Aug 2019 4:26 PM IST

Despite being legal across the rest of Britain, abortion and same-sex marriage are currently illegal in Northern Ireland. (Photo: AFP)

UK may face food, fuel and drugs shortages in no-deal Brexit: report

The Times said forecasts compiled by Cabinet Office set out most likely aftershocks of no-deal Brexit rather than worst...

18 Aug 2019 3:57 PM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Afghan President Ghani condemns 'inhumane' Kabul wedding hall blast

Slamming the Taliban for denying their involvement in the explosion, Ghani said the group encourages terrorists to carry...

18 Aug 2019 2:12 PM IST

Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)

Won't derail peace talks with US despite blast in Balochistan: Afghan...

The brother of Taliban chief was among 7 people killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a Balochistan mosque during...

18 Aug 2019 2:01 PM IST

Following the address, Modi visited the National Memorial Chorten, where he offered khaddar and lit butter lamps. The monument honours the third King of Bhutan or the Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Oppn leader of Bhutan's National Assembly

The Prime Minister reiterated that India is seeking to cooperate with Bhutan in sectors beyond the traditional ones like...

18 Aug 2019 1:57 PM IST

The woman snatched the torn Indian flag from the demonstrators hands and under their feet. (Photo: Twitter | @PoonamJoshi_)

Watch: Indian journalist snatches torn Indian flag from Pak protestors...

Many people took to Twitter to congratulate and support journalist Poonam Joshi, including ANI's editor-in-chief Smita...

18 Aug 2019 1:22 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

'May god ruin Trump': Grandmother of US Congresswoman barred by Israel

The Trump administration, which is particularly close to the Netanyahu government, has touted its own peace plan but...

18 Aug 2019 1:05 PM IST

Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza, ruled by Islamist movement Hamas, have fought three wars since 2008. (Photo: Representational)

3 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops at Gaza border: ministry

The latest violence came after Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip fired three rockets at southern Israel late...

18 Aug 2019 12:50 PM IST