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Benjamin NetanyahuWorld
Israel PM battles for survival as exit polls show race too close to...

Dubbed 'King Bibi' by his supporters, Netanyahu had already been stung by his failure to form a government after an...

18 Sept 2019 10:38 AM IST

Drone attacks targeted two major Saudi Aramco processing facility and oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, sparking a huge fire at one of the sites before dawn. (Photo: File)World
Saudi Arabia says oil output hit by drone attack to be restored by...

Riyadh pumps some 9.9 million barrels per day (bpd) of which around 7.0 million bpd are exported, mostly to Asian...

18 Sept 2019 8:52 AM IST

US crude oil jumped more than USD 8 to close at USD 62.90 a barrel, and Brent picked up nearly USD 9 per barrel, to reach USD 69.02. (Photo: AP)World
Oil prices jump as attack on Saudi plant jolts supply

The attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing plant disrupted more than half of its daily exports.

17 Sept 2019 2:12 PM IST

Nasrat Rahimi, deputy interior ministry spokesman, said the bomber blew himself up near the Kart-e Sakhi shrine, a target of previous militant attacks. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)World
Five killed as vehicle hits roadside bomb in Afghanistan's Farah

The casualties include women and children.

16 Sept 2019 7:17 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
After attacks, Saudi full oil supply may take weeks to resume: report

The attacks in Abqaiq and Khurais knocked down some 5.7 million barrels per day.

15 Sept 2019 3:07 PM IST

Iran on Sunday dismissed as \meaningless\ US accusations it was behind drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, suggesting Washington was seeking a pretext to retaliate against the Islamic republic. (Photo: AFP)World
Iran refutes US claims over Saudi attacks, says 'fruitless and blind'

Since the withdrawal, the United States has slapped crippling sanctions on Iran as part of a campaign of 'maximum...

15 Sept 2019 2:56 PM IST

In November, Netanyahu signalled that Israel would take military action in Syria when it sees fit as it seeks to ensure Iran-backed forces stay away from its territory. (Photo: File)World
Embattled Israeli PM fights for survival in do-over election

Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, has dominated the political discourse during the campaign.

15 Sept 2019 2:43 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
Saudi suspends oil production after drones attack on Aramco plants

Saudi Arabia, a key ally of Washington, has repeatedly accused Iran of supplying arms to the rebels.

15 Sept 2019 8:34 AM IST

Drone attacks targeted two major Saudi Aramco processing facility and oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, sparking a huge fire at one of the sites before dawn. (Photo: File)World
Yemeni rebels attack Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil plants

The attacks come as Saudi Arabia, accelerates preparations for a much-anticipated initial public offering of Aramco.

14 Sept 2019 6:21 PM IST

Drone attacks targeted two major Saudi Aramco processing facility and oilfield in eastern Saudi Arabia Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, sparking a huge fire at one of the sites before dawn. (Photo: File)World
Drones hit 2 Saudi Arabia Aramco oil facilities, oilfields; huge fire...

Al-Qaida-claimed suicide bombers tried but failed to attack the oil complex in February 2006.

14 Sept 2019 11:17 AM IST

Al-Zawahri, an Egyptian, became leader of al-Qaida following the 2011 killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan by US Navy SEALs. (Photo: AP)World
Al-Qaida chief in 9/11 speech calls for attacks on West: report

Al-Zawahri's speech was recorded in a 33-minute, 28-second video produced by the group's as-Sahab Media Foundation.

12 Sept 2019 8:11 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
Israel hits Gaza after rocket sirens force Netanyahu off stage

The Israeli military said 15 targets were hit, including a weapons manufacturing facility.

11 Sept 2019 11:40 AM IST

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