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Netanyahu has until October to face a pre-trial hearing after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced in February his intention to indict the leader. (Photo:AP)

Protestors gather in Tel Aviv to 'save democracy' from Netanyahu

Thousands of Israelis gathered here on night to protest against attempts to pass legislation that would grant protection...

26 May 2019 9:14 AM IST

Zarifs visit came amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. (Photo:AP)

Iran foreign minister Javad Zarif visits Iraq to discuss tension with...

According to Iraq's state-run Iraqiya channel, Zarif held meetings with top Iraqi leaders, including Iraqi President...

26 May 2019 9:07 AM IST

The Japanese government has said that North Koreas recent test of short-range missiles violated the UN resolutions. (Photo:AP)

North Korea's weapon test did not disturb me: Trump

"North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me, Trump wrote on...

26 May 2019 9:01 AM IST

Ramaphosa was a successful businessman before re-entering the political arena. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa elected President by South African Parliament

Former president Jacob Zuma, 77, resigned in February last year amid allegations of corruption and state capture.

25 May 2019 3:56 PM IST

Trump and Abe are expected to discuss trade during talks on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump arrives in Japan as trade talk looms

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will treat Trump to an imperial banquet and front row seats at a sumo tournament...

25 May 2019 3:10 PM IST

The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity. (Photo: Pixabay-for representational purpose only)

Volcano in Bali erupts, briefly disrupting flights

The national disaster agency said the eruption lasted 4 minutes and 30 seconds and spread lava and incandescent rocks.

25 May 2019 1:39 PM IST

Sri Lankan soldiers stand guard outside a closed church in Colombo on April 28, 2019, a week after a series of bomb blasts targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.(Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka freezes bank accounts of 41 terror suspects

The accounts have a total amount of Rs 134 million which was in addition to Rs 14 million seized from the possession of...

25 May 2019 1:06 PM IST

The election supervisory agency earlier this week rejected Subiantos complaint about the elections integrity. (Photo:AP)

Losing Indonesian President elect Subianto challenges election in...

Election Commission showed President Joko Widodo won 55.5 per cent of the votes in the April 17 poll.

25 May 2019 11:57 AM IST

President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended their second summit in Hanoi with no deal after Pyongyang demanded a full lifting of sanctions. (Photo:AFP)

Doors remain open for North Korea to resume talks: US

North Korea has upped its criticism towards the United States, especially after Washington seized one of its cargo...

25 May 2019 11:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at G 20 summit. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

Modi is 'great man and leader': Donald Trump

Trump also telephoned Modi to once again congratulate him for his strong showing in elections.

25 May 2019 10:51 AM IST

Bill Gates is more concerned about the benefits his organisations like Microsoft or Gates Foundation can reap.

Modi's commitment to development will improve lives : Bill Gates

Wishes have been pouring in for PM Modi ever since it became clear that BJP along with its allies had secured a thumping...

25 May 2019 10:45 AM IST

The United States once described Sadr as the most dangerous man in Iraq. (Photo:AP)

Protestors in Iraq urge Baghdad to stay out of US-Iran conflict

Politicians and Shi'ite paramilitary leaders have called for calm and the Iraqi government has tried to position itself...

25 May 2019 9:54 AM IST