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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

Shot down Ukrainian plane by mistake: Iran

Iran regrets ‘human error’, promises to punish guilty.

12 Jan 2020 1:22 AM

A handout picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with President Hassan Rouhani and newly-appointed commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Esmail Qaani (right) during a mourning ceremony for slain Gen. Qasem Soleimani, in Tehran on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

US is ready for serious talks with Iran

Missile strike was start of series of attacks across region: Iranian commander.

10 Jan 2020 5:03 AM

Just before midnight, AFP correspondents in Baghdad heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone. (Photo: AP)

Two rockets hit Iraqi capital's Green Zone: Security sources

The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing American and other coalition forces.

09 Jan 2020 8:38 AM

An image grab from footage obtained from the state-run Iran Press news agency on Wednesday allegedly shows rockets launched from the Islamic Republic against the US military base in Ein-al Asad in Iraq the prevous night. (Photo: Irna/Twitter)

In act of revenge, Iran fires missiles at US bases in Iraq

Casualties and damage from the missile attacks were being assessed and Mr Trump said that he would make a statement on Wednesday.

09 Jan 2020 2:30 AM

Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes: Iran media

State TV said Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sights if Washington took any retaliatory measures.

08 Jan 2020 12:08 PM

The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport. (Photo: Representational)

All 170 aboard crashed Ukrainian jet dead: Iran

The crash is suspected to have been caused by mechanical issues.

08 Jan 2020 10:38 AM

The attack came in three waves just after midnight, the sources said. (Photo: AFP)

Iran launches missiles on Iraq base housing US troops

It said the missiles were in response to a US strike last week that killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

08 Jan 2020 9:04 AM

Iran has promised 'harsh revenge.' (Photo: AP)

Soleimani’s body arrives in Iran as Trump issues new threats

Britain and France have warned their citizens to avoid or strictly limit travel in Iraq.

05 Jan 2020 11:26 AM

The GNA health ministry called for blood donors to go to hospitals and blood banks to help those injured. (Photo: AFP)

At least 28 dead in raid on Tripoli military school: ministry

The military school is in al-Hadba al-Khadra, a residential sector of the Libyan capital.

05 Jan 2020 8:38 AM

US president Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach Florida. (Photo: AFP)

Trump: 52 Iran targets lined up, one for every American hostage taken in 1979

US president's note to Congress includes Iran cultural sites in hit list.

05 Jan 2020 8:26 AM

Iran Foreign Minister Javed Zarif said that Washington bears responsibility for all consequences of its 'rogue adventurism'. (Photo: ANI)

Extremely dangerous, foolish escalation: Iran on US air strike that killed Soleimani

The US on Thursday carried out a strike near Baghdad's international airport killing Soleimani, a US-designated terrorist.

03 Jan 2020 11:23 AM

Pictures released by the news agency showed Red Crescent emergency workers searching through the wreckage of an overturned yellow bus. (Photo: AFP)

10 dead in Iran bus crash

Those killed included a woman and a 12-year-old boy.

31 Dec 2019 3:11 PM

A road crash in Egypt killed six people, including tourists from India and Malaysia, and injured at least 24 others Saturday, security and medical sources said. (Representational Image)

Indian killed in bus accident in Egypt, 16 tourists were on board

At least 24 others were injured and some left in serious condition, a medical source said without giving further details.

29 Dec 2019 11:21 AM

Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party on Friday, ensuring he will lead it into March elections. (Photo: File)

'A huge win!': Israel's Netanyahu declares victory in ruling party leadership primary

Saar, a former minister seen as to the right of Netanyahu, tweeted after polls closed thanking his supporters, volunteers and voters.

27 Dec 2019 10:02 AM

A plane with 95 passengers and five crew members on board crashed near Almaty on Friday, the airport of Kazakhstan’s biggest city said. (Representational Image)

14 dead as jet with 100 on board crashes near airport in Kazakhstan's Almaty

The airport said there were survivors and emergency services were working at the site.

27 Dec 2019 9:03 AM

He is also facing a third general election within a year after polls in April and September saw him deadlocked with centrist challenger Benny Gantz, neither of them able to command a majority in Israel's proportional parliament. (Photo: File)

Gaza rocket sends Benjamin Netanyahu to shelter during campaign rally: report

It was the second time in recent months that rocket fire cut short one of his meetings.

26 Dec 2019 8:32 AM

Five people have been sentenced to death for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Monday, reported news agency AFP. (Photo: File)

5 sentenced to death over Saudi journalist Khashoggi's murder

According to reports, the top aide to Saudi crown prince not charged in Khashoggi case, said a prosecutor.

23 Dec 2019 3:28 PM

The 6.1-magnitude quake hit around 50 kilometres (30 miles) southwest of Jurm in northern Afghanistan and was over 200 kilometres deep, the USGS said. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Afghanistan and Pakistan jolted by strong 6.1 quake': USGS

The quake could be felt as far away as New Delhi, residents there reported.

20 Dec 2019 9:36 PM

The Bangladesh Foreign Minister has cancelled his trip to India over prevailing situation following passage of the Bill. (Photo: Facebook)

B'desh Foreign Minister cancels 2-day India visit amid Citizenship Bill protests

Momen was scheduled to arrive here at 5:20 pm on Thursday.

12 Dec 2019 3:26 PM

Islamic Jihad fired around 450 rockets at Israel, many of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome defence system. Israel has fought three wars with Hamas and allied armed groups in Gaza since 2008. (Photo: Representational)

Israel strikes in Gaza after rocket attack

Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007, Israel holds the Islamist movement responsible for all rocket fire coming from the territory.

08 Dec 2019 1:03 PM