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The seminary, in the town of Sderot, was empty at the time of the rocket attack as students had left to return to their homes elsewhere to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath, which begins on Friday with their families. (Photo: AP)

Israeli jets hit Gaza after rocket fire into Sderot on Jewish Sabbath

The Israeli army said on Friday that it holds Hamas responsible for all events transpiring within the Gaza Strip and...

14 Jun 2019 2:21 PM IST

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack four oil tankers off the nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month. (Representational Image)

World oil prices surge after suspected attacks on two tankers in Gulf...

The advance marked a reversal from a sharp fall on Wednesday following a bearish US oil inventory report.

14 Jun 2019 2:03 PM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo: AP)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces extradition hearing

US officials have made clear their intention to prosecute Assange under Espionage Act, blaming him for publication of...

14 Jun 2019 1:41 PM IST

A team comprising officials of the Criminal Investigations Department took the suspects in its custody in Dubai and brought them back for further questioning. (Photo: AP)

Five suspects of Easter Sunday attacks repatriated from the UAE

Suspects also include Mohamed Milhan, prominent member of banned terror outfit National Thawheed Jamath, responsible for...

14 Jun 2019 1:09 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi addresing the SCO summit in Bishkek (Photo: ANI)

Stop terror, PM Modi warns Pakistan in SCO speech

PM Modi highlighted the spirit of SCO to strengthen cooperation in fighting terrorism.

14 Jun 2019 1:02 PM IST

The Supreme Federal Court (STF), which voted eight to three in favor of the measure, classified homophobia as a crime similar to racism. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil Supreme Court criminalizes homophobia

Acts of racism, and now acts of 'homotransphobia' in Brazil face one to three years in prison or a fine.

14 Jun 2019 12:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, shake hands prior to their luncheon talks, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India assures support to Afghanistan in electing a legitimate...

Afghanistan is scheduled to undergo--presidential, provincial councils and the Ghazni parliamentary...

14 Jun 2019 12:01 PM IST

The juicy apple dessert was served at the end to sum up the dinner for the world leaders. (Photo: ANI)

Lavish dinner for SCO leaders, Modi gets his veg

Initially, a six-course meal was planned but it was reduced due to time constraints

14 Jun 2019 11:46 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi attending the SCO summit in Bishkek. (Photo: ANI)

'Koi dua-salaam nahin hua' between Modi, Imran at SCO meet: report

At the cultural concert which followed the dinner, the two leaders sat in the first row separated by seven dignitaries.

14 Jun 2019 11:22 AM IST

During a meeting with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the sidelines of the summit, Khan spoke to Salmans interpreter and walked off before the message could be translated to the king. (Photo: FIle)

Imran Khan breaks diplomatic protocol at SCO summit

Khan earlier broke the diplomatic protocol at the 14th OIC summit held in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.

14 Jun 2019 10:40 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Imran Khan reiterates need for dialogue with India amid spiralling...

According to sources, Khan and Modi did not exchange pleasantries during the dinner hosted on the sidelines of the...

14 Jun 2019 10:23 AM IST

That would be Charles, Prince of Wales, whom Trump had met last week at World War II commemorations in Britain. (Photo: File)

Trump gets trolled for Prince of Whales' error

The error prompted a wave of hilarity online, with one Twitter critic asking if the president had made the mistake 'on...

14 Jun 2019 10:10 AM IST