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In seeking to reduce Irans oil exports to zero, the Trump administration is targeting the countrys top revenue earner in its latest no-holds-barred move. (Photo:AP)

Iran rubbishes talk of conflict; make it clear they do not want war

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased in recent days, raising concerns about a potential US-Iran...

19 May 2019 12:49 PM IST

Iran may put the U.S. military on its terror list if Washington designates the Iranian elite Revolutionary Guards as terrorists. (Photo:AP)

Iran works to counter US sanctions; says it can hit US warships in...

Washington has increased economic sanctions and built up its military in the region, accusing Iran of threats to US...

18 May 2019 8:32 AM IST

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman during a bilateral meeting in Riyadh. (Photo: AP)

Saudi blame Iran for drone strikes; want US to launch 'surgical...

Concerns about the possible conflict have flared after the US dispatched warships and bombers to the region to counter a...

17 May 2019 1:03 PM IST

Tuesdays drone strikes hit two pumping stations on the kingdoms east-west pipeline. (Photo:AP)

Major Saudi oil pipeline attacked' by drones

Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels shut down one of the kingdom's main oil pipelines on Tuesday.

15 May 2019 2:45 PM IST

Betty Rita Fernandes, 42-year-old mother of two, was admitted for the two-hour left hip replacement surgery at the Al Zahra Hospital. (Photo: Facebook)

Dubai based Indian woman dies after hip replacement surgery

Ms Fernandes had a congenital issue and her hip was slightly displaced when she was born, the report said.

13 May 2019 2:19 PM IST

Saudi Arabias Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were targeted on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters: Saudi Minister

One of the two vessels was on its way to be loaded with Saudi crude oil from the port of Ras Tanura.

13 May 2019 11:53 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu

Needs more time to form new Israel government: Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu is not required to resign if indicted, only if convicted with all appeals exhausted.

12 May 2019 4:10 PM IST

Palestinian students inside their damaged building

Israel repoens Gaza crossings on Sunday

The developments came after a week that saw violent clashes along the Israel-Gaza border.

12 May 2019 1:43 PM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

State media says 8 terrorists suspects killed in Saudi Arabia

The recently-formed cell was preparing to carry out 'terrorist' activities against the security of the country, Saudi...

12 May 2019 12:06 PM IST

Iran has dismissed the US military build up as psychological warfare designed to intimidate it. (Photo:AP)

Hassan Rouhani wants to see 'unity' to face groundbreaking US pressure

US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran's leaders talk with him about giving up their nuclear program.

12 May 2019 10:06 AM IST

Mina Mangal, who had worked as a news presenter for three local TV networks, attacked by the gunmen on Sunday morning, reported Tolo News. (Photo: ANI)

Afghani journalist shot dead by unidentified gunmen

A total of 15 journalists were killed in a series of bombings that began early this year, with nine of them in a single...

11 May 2019 4:15 PM IST

A picture taken by US Air Force personnel stationed in Al Udaid air base and posted on the CENTCOM website showed two aircraft. (Photo:AP)

US B-52 bombers reach middle-east in clear message to Iran

American B-52 bombers sent to the Middle East over what Washington describes as threats from Iran have arrived at US...

10 May 2019 3:54 PM IST