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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)World
Israel's Netanyahu fails to secure clear election win. What happens...

It is too soon to proclaim the end of the Netanyahu era, but it may be the beginning of the end.

20 Sept 2019 1:16 PM IST

European parliamentarians Ryszard Czarnecki and Fulvio Martusciello have backed India on the Kashmir issue during a special debate of the plenary of the European Parliament by describing it a great democracy and slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists. (Photo: Twitter/ EuroParl_EN)World
'Terrorists didn't land from moon': European lawmakers hits out at Pak

Opening the debate, Federica Mogherini, EU Minister Tytti Tuppurainen said 'no one could afford another escalation in...

19 Sept 2019 2:32 PM IST

On September 8, Trump administration called off the peace deal after the Taliban claimed responsibility of a bomb blast in Kabul that took the life of an American soldier. (Photo: ANI)World
Former Afghan president Karzai urges United States to resume peace...

Karzai also urged the Taliban to seek the peace talks with the Afghan as much as with the US.

19 Sept 2019 2:28 PM IST

Israels embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called on his main challenger Benny Gantz to form a unity government together to avoid a third election, as results of the unprecedented repeat election left the countrys two main political parties deadlocked. (Photo: AFP)World
After failing to win majority, Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form...

With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted Thursday, Gantz's Blue and White party stood at 33 seats in Israel's 120-seat...

19 Sept 2019 2:15 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu brandished a rectangular piece of dark green metal which he called a piece of that Iranian drone, or whats left of it, after we shot it down. (Photo: File)World
Israeli voters deliver deadlock, Netanyahu's tenure in doubt

Netanyahu highlighted his close ties with Trump in his election campaign.

19 Sept 2019 2:02 PM IST

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday displayed remnants of what it described as Iranian drones and cruise missiles used in an attack on Saudi oil facilities, saying they were undeniable evidence of Iranian aggression. (Photo: screengrab)World
Saudi displays arms, says drone attack 'unquestionably' sponsored by...

Eighteen drones and 3 missiles were launched at world's largest oil processing facility, but the missiles 'fell short',...

19 Sept 2019 1:25 PM IST

Michael R. PompeoWorld
'US stands with Saudi Arabia,' says Mike Pompeo after meeting Crown...

Pompeo discussed 'the recent attacks by Iran against oil facilities in Saudi Arabia' with the Saudi Crown Prince.

19 Sept 2019 9:46 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses his supporters at the party headquarters after elections in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)World
Netanyahu, rival Gantz deadlocked after polls

The reports were citing elections committee sources, as that level of results had not been officially posted yet.

19 Sept 2019 3:11 AM IST

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)World
Setback for PM Netanyahu as Israel's 2 main political parties...

Without Lieberman's endorsement, both parties appear to have fallen well short of securing a parliamentary majority.

18 Sept 2019 5:13 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted production at two Aramco oil facilities that were attacked by Yemeni rebels, interrupting about half of the companys total output, the energy minister said on Saturday. (Photo: screengrab)World
Played no role in Saudi attacks: Iran officially denies claims made by...

Saturday's attacks on Saudi energy giant Aramco's Abqaiq processing plant and Khurais oil field halved the kingdom's oil...

18 Sept 2019 4:53 PM IST

Mohammad bin Salmans remarks were made in a telephone call with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who called on the global community to \take a firm stand and resolute action\ towards such assaults, Saudi state news agency SPA said in an Arabic-language statement. (Photo: AP)World
Saudi Arabia attack 'real test' of global will to act: Crown Prince...

The September 14 attack on two oil plants initially halved Saudi Arabia's oil production, cutting 5pc of global output.

18 Sept 2019 4:39 PM IST

Saudi Arabia has temporarily halted production at two Aramco oil facilities that were attacked by Yemeni rebels, interrupting about half of the companys total output, the energy minister said on Saturday. (Photo: screengrab)World
US seeks UN action on Saudi attacks despite likely Russian opposition

The United States believes the attacks that crippled Saudi Arabian oil facilities last weekend originated in...

18 Sept 2019 1:32 PM IST

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