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The Indian government approached asking us to open the airspace. We conveyed our concerns that first India must withdraw its fighter planes placed forward, Aviation Secretary Nusrat, who is also the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority said. (Photo: Representational I File)

Pakistan won't open airspace until India withdraws fighter jets:...

He further apprised the committee that Indian officials have contacted Pakistan requesting it to lift the airspace...

12 July 2019 1:46 PM IST

Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defence of an overvalued exchange rate, fuelled consumption and short-term growth in recent years, but steadily eroded macroeconomic buffers, increased external and public debt, and depleted international reserves, IMF said. (Photo: ANI)

IMF blames Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, PLM-N for Pakistan's economic...

IMF made these remarks in its staff report on USD 6 billion bailouts to Pakistan approved by its executive board earlier...

11 July 2019 2:27 PM IST

Palestinians protesting against Israel have demanded a separate state with self-governance, as part of a two-state solution, a move which the United States is in favour of. (Photo: ANI)

16 Palestinian children killed, over 1200 injured by Israeli forces...

An NGO accused Israeli forces of 'systematically' violating human rights of Palestinian nationals, particularly minors.

11 July 2019 1:30 PM IST

Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist

Khashoggi fallout: Saudi holidaymakers urged to shun Turkey

The CIA has reportedly said the murder was likely ordered by Prince Mohammed, a charge Saudi Arabia vehemently denies.

11 July 2019 11:22 AM IST

The Bahrain News Agencys report on Tuesday, however, shows temperatures are soaring even higher. (Photo: AFP)

Bahrain records hottest June in a century, temperatures soaring higher

Bahrain's Meteorological Directorate says the average temperature in June was 36.3 Celsius (97.3 Fahrenheit).

10 July 2019 1:58 PM IST

Strongman Khalifa Haftars self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) launched an offensive against Tripoli. (Photo:AP)

Over 5,500 people injured, 1,048 killed due to infighting in Tripoli:...

According to the WHO, out of the total casualties, 106 civilians have lost their lives while 289 civilians have been...

10 July 2019 1:31 PM IST

Unlike the long-term visa of 5-10 years for businessmen and talented individuals, the gold card gives permanent residency of the UAE to the holder. (Photo: Twitter | @KingstonGroup)

UAE's Sharjah issues first gold card permanent residency to Indian...

Lalo Samuel was handed over the gold residence card by Brigadier Arif Al Shamsi, Director-General of residency,...

9 July 2019 4:27 PM IST

The expanded earthquake catalog reveals previously undetected foreshocks that precede major earthquakes as well as the evolution of swarms of earthquakes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Southwest Iran hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

The quake, whose epicentre was in the Masjed Soleiman area of Khuzestan province, hit at 11:30 am (0700 GMT) at a depth...

8 July 2019 6:07 PM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

Pak-based terrorist groups join hands with Afghan outfits after...

Intelligence sources reveal that the Indian consulate in Kandahar has been kept on high alert against a Taliban attack.

8 July 2019 9:17 AM IST

The raids have come weeks after Houthis claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities last week, calling it the largest military operation conducted by militants since the start of the armed conflict in 2015. (Photo: ANI)

Drone attacks on 2 Saudi airports, Houthis claim responsibility

Two recent drone strikes at Abha airport earlier this month and last month has left a person dead and over 30 injured.

7 July 2019 1:17 PM IST

Many inscriptions written by soldiers can still be seen on the ancient bricks. (Photo: AFP)

Ancient city of Babylon, now a UNESCO World Heritage

Iraqi President Barham Salih said, the city, now an archaeological ruin, was returned to its 'rightful place' in...

6 July 2019 2:17 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

4 killed, 36 wounded in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

The Kamma Press, citing the 209 Shaheen Corps, reported that Taliban fired multiple rounds of mortars and rockets in a...

5 July 2019 7:05 PM IST