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The fighting to retake towns has been raging since April. A total of 126 personnel from government-backed forces and 102 rebels have lost their lives in the three towns since the latest offensive was launched three days ago, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Syrian Army continue offensive to retake rebel-controlled areas

We are heading to the towns of Tal Balah, Jalameh, and Jubain,' a Syrian officer said in the village of Kafr Houd.

10 Jun 2019 3:34 PM IST

Though the victim was rushed to a local hospital after the flames were extinguished, he died today morning, the US Park police said in a statement. (Representational Image)

50-year-old Kerala man stabbed to death in Israel, roommate injured

Police suspect that the man was murdered, and have arrested two suspects -- who are also Indian citizens.

10 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST

The Sudanese Professionals Association said the movement will end only after the military rulers, who took over after Bashirs ouster two months ago, transfer power to a civilian government. (Photo: AP)

Sudan police fire tear gas as civil disobedience campaign begins

Protesters gathered tyres, tree trunks, rocks to build roadblocks in Khartoum's Bahari, but riot police swiftly moved in...

9 Jun 2019 7:01 PM IST

It had wrongly entered a road not designated for buses towards Al Rashidiya metro station here. (Photo: Twitter)

Dubai bus accident: 12 Indians among 17 killed; blood, body parts...

Johnny, a Dubai resident, had gone to visit his friend in Oman during the Eid break.

8 Jun 2019 1:54 PM IST

Violence erupted on Monday after the military stormed the main camp of the protesters here in a bid to break up the agitation. (Photo: ANI)

Death toll climbs to 113 after crackdown on protesters in Sudan

The country's health ministry, however, maintained that only 61 people had lost their lives in the crackdown.

7 Jun 2019 6:07 PM 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)

Houthis take control over 20 military positions inside Saudi

The recent attack is likely to further deteriorate the condition in the already volatile region.

6 Jun 2019 2:45 PM IST

Benny Gantzs centrist Blue and White party was projected to take 30 seats, more than the 26 forecast for Netanyahus right-wing Likud. (Photo:AP)

In a first, Israel PM Netanyahu appoints first gay minister

The appointment of Ohana, from Netanyahu's Likud party, comes as Jerusalem prepares for its annual Gay Pride...

6 Jun 2019 9:10 AM IST

Further details are awaited. (Photo:ANI)

Syria: 14 killed after bomb-laden car detonates in Azaz

The death toll in the incident is expected to rise.

3 Jun 2019 9:19 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (Photo: AP)

'US needs to be in normal state, before talking': Hassan Rouhani

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday the United States is prepared to engage with Iran without...

3 Jun 2019 8:53 AM IST

King Salman, pictured in a handout from the Saudi Royal Palace. (Photo: AFP)

'Terror' attacks could threaten global oil supply; warns Saudi King...

King Salman has called on Gulf and Arab leaders to confront Iran's 'criminal acts' after sabotage attacks damaged four...

1 Jun 2019 9:07 AM 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)

Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form government, Israel faces fresh poll

Those parties want young religious scholars exempted, en masse from mandatory national service.

30 May 2019 2:24 PM IST

Najafi resigned as mayor in 2018 after hard-liners criticized him for attending a dance performance by young girls.(Photo: Twitter/Mohammad Ali Najafi )

Ex-Tehran mayor, 67, shoots 35-year-old wife in the heart, surrenders

Earlier on Tuesday, Iranian media reported that Mitra Najafi, who is one of Najafi's two wives, had been killed in...

30 May 2019 9:59 AM IST