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In May, Tehran had said it would reduce compliance with the nuclear pact it agreed with world powers in 2015, in protest at the US’ decision to unilaterally pull out of the agreement and reimpose sanctions last year. (Photo: AP)

'Will breach uranium stockpile limits within 10 days,' says Iran

White House spokesman said the plan amounted to 'nuclear blackmail' and must be met with increased international pressure.

18 Jun 2019 10:15 AM

Netanyahu unveiled a 'Trump Heights' sign, featuring an Israeli and a US flag, to mark the site of the new settlement. (Photo: AFP)

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates Golan settlement, names after Donald Trump

Israel annexed the area in a move never recognised by the international community.

17 Jun 2019 8:47 AM

An Israeli court on Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which saw her admit to lesser charges. (Photo: File)

Israel PM Netanyahu’s wife convicted of misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu was found guilty of exploiting the mistake of another person and ordered to pay a fine and compensation.

16 Jun 2019 3:32 PM

Shortly after the incident, the US had pinned the blame of the attack on the Islamic Republic. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Crown Prince blames Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman

The incident has simmered the tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

16 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Over 170 civilians have lost their lives in Idlib since April 25. The province is home to about three million people. (Photo: AP)

7 killed, 15 injured in air strikes by Assad regime in Syria

More than 370,000 people were killed and millions were displaced in Syria and abroad since the beginning of the Syrian war in March 2011.

16 Jun 2019 1:24 PM

Modi visited Israel in July 2017, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 70 years. (Photo: File)

India-Israel ties in 'upward trajectory' courtesy Modi-Bibi equation: Indian envoy

Ties between India and Israel, into the 27th year now, strengthened with Modi's historic visit in 2017 during first term, Kapoor told.

16 Jun 2019 12:13 PM

He had gone to take a dip in the water to wash off sand from his body when the tragedy happened. (Photo: Representational)

Indian man dies of heart attack while swimming near beach in Dubai

John Preetam Paul, who hailed from Bengaluru, was with his three children and relatives when the incident happened on Saturday.

16 Jun 2019 11:58 AM

After the initial investigation, the body was shifted to the forensic department at 6 pm for an autopsy. (Photo: Representational)

Indian boy in UAE falls asleep in school bus, dies: report

Mohamed Farhan Faisal, who hailed from Kerala, was a student of Islamic Centre in Al Quoz.

16 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

Turkish officials were the first to report the murder and have continued to press Saudi Arabia for information on the whereabouts of his dismembered body. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's death very paiful, stop politically exploiting case: Saudi crown prince

The prince, added that he wants strong relations with 'all Islamic countries including Turkey'.

16 Jun 2019 10:19 AM

Gargash also condemned a Yemeni rebel missile attack which wounded 26 civilians at an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Gulf tanker attacks 'dangerous escalation': UAE

The two tankers, one Norwegian-operated and one Japanese-owned, were set ablaze in the Gulf of Oman.

14 Jun 2019 6:29 PM

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 emanating from it.’

14 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

During a meeting with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the sidelines of the summit, Khan spoke to Salman's 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

The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was carrying a cargo of ethanol from Qatar to Taiwan, official news agency IRNA reported. (Photo: Representational Image).

2 oil tankers 'attacked' in Oman, reports of blast on one

Iran said its navy had rescued 44 crew members after the two vessels caught fire in 'accidents' off its coast.

13 Jun 2019 5:18 PM

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)

US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman

The latest incident comes after the US alleged that Iran used mines to attack 4 oil tankers off nearby Emirati port of Fujairah last month.

13 Jun 2019 2:54 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for voting in favour of a decision introduced by the Jewish state that objected to granting consultative status to a Palestinian group at the UN's Economic and Social Council. (Photo: File)

Thank you for supporting us: Israeli PM thanks Modi to vote against Palestinian group

India has also always played a proactive role in garnering support for the Palestinian cause in multilateral fora.

13 Jun 2019 2:11 PM

‘The continuation of the Iranian regime's aggression and reckless escalation, whether directly or through its militias, will result in grave consequences,’ deputy defence minister Prince Khaled bin Salman tweeted. (Photo: AP)

Saudi warns Iran over Yemeni rebel airport attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels hit civilian airport in the mountain resort of Abha, damaging arrivals hall and forcing its closure for several hours.

13 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

The strike came after Israeli air defences intercepted a rocket launched from the territory, the first since hundreds were fired in early May in a two-day flare-up which killed four Israelis and 25 Palestinians. (AP | Representational Image)

Israel warplanes strike Gaza bunkers, first since early May

Israeli aircraft targeted 'underground infrastructure' at the base in the southern Gaza Strip, it said in a statement.

13 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

However, later it was discovered that he had painted an avocado black to make it look like a grenade. (Photo: Representational)

Israeli man uses avocado to loot USD 8,300 from two banks

The man demanded money by handing over a note -- 'hand over the money in the drawer' -- at the cash counter.

12 Jun 2019 2:24 PM

'The campaign for my release started in Lebanon, developed in Lebanon, and ended in Lebanon,' Zakka said, adding that he would not divulge into details regarding his 'kidnapping, detention, and false accusations.' (Photo: ANI)

Iran releases Lebanese businessman convicted of spying after 4 years

Zakka, an information technology expert, had disappeared while he was attending a conference in Tehran in 2015.

12 Jun 2019 9:23 AM

He made the comments during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Tehran. (Photo: ANI)

EU should resist 'economic terrorism' committed by US against Iran: Rouhani

The US withdrawal from the JCPOA has had nothing, but the adverse impact on the interaction among the countries and regional stability.

11 Jun 2019 9:53 AM