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Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist

Jamal Khashoggi case: Two Saudi royal advisors fail to show up for...

Saudi prosecutors said deputy intelligence chief Ahmed al-Assiri oversaw the Washington Post columnist's killing in...

28 April 2019 1:41 PM IST

Five of the countries -- Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan -- have already heavily reduced their purchases from Iran. (Photo:AP)

US oil sanctions will be given a fitting reply: Iran leader Ayatollah...

Iran's supreme leader called the end of oil sanction waivers by the United States a hostile measure that won't be left...

24 April 2019 6:15 PM IST

Donald Trump loosened restrictions and made it easier for American forces to bomb Taliban positions. (Photo:AP)

More Afghan civilians killed by US security forces than by insurgents:...

Afghan civilians are being killed in greater numbers by US and pro-government forces than by the Taliban and other...

24 April 2019 1:37 PM IST

Harshani Sriyani weeps over the body of her daughter who was killed in the Easter Sunday bombings in Colombo on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

ISIS claims Sri Lanka bombing

Fifty people were killed in shooting attacks on two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on March 15.

24 April 2019 1:33 AM IST

The chief of the Russian General Staff has accused the United States of training former Islamic State fighters in Syria to try to destabilise the country. (Photo: File/Representational)

ISIS: Amidst fanfare and support, there are regrets, sorrows and...

The women say it was misguided religious faith, naivety, a search for something to believe in youthful rebellion.

23 April 2019 4:10 PM IST

This isnt the first time that Imran Khan has been trolled for getting geographical facts wrong. (File Photo)

PM Imran Khan confuses delegates with talk of Japan-Germany border

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan misspoke while conveying a joint press conference with Iranian President Hassan...

23 April 2019 12:51 PM IST

Indian Prime Minister poses for a selfie with Arabs on his last visit. (Photo:AP)

Stone laying ceremony of first Hindu temple to commence in Abu Dhabi

Thousands of followers are expected to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu...

20 April 2019 12:54 PM IST

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, believed to be the Emirates day-to-day ruler, is the only world leader included in Muellers cast-of-characters index. (Photo:AP)

Elite Emirati crown prince entrapped in Muellar report on apparent...

One of the most powerful leaders in the UAE has found himself entangled in Robert Mueller's report on US President...

20 April 2019 12:29 PM IST

The video starts with him greeting his viewers and guiding them how they should beat their wives. (ScreenGrab:Youtube)

Watch: Qatari man shows how to beat wives in viral video

A Qatari sociologist recently made news when he posted a video on YouTube teching boys and men how to beat their wives.

19 April 2019 9:54 AM IST

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) said in a statement it was closely monitoring their situation. (Photo:Twitter)

'If we go back, we will be killed': Saudi sisters ask for help

In a Twitter account called @GeorgiaSisters, the women said they were 'trapped in Georgia' after Saudi Arabia cancelled...

18 April 2019 4:45 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli President formally asks Netanyahu to form next government

Benjamin Netanyahu now has 28 days to form a government, with a possible extension of a further two weeks.

18 April 2019 9:00 AM IST

The offshore India fund not domiciled in India receives flows from overseas investors and in turn invests the money into the Indian markets, according to a report by Morningstar.

9-year-old Indian girl wins USD 1 million jackpot in Dubai

Eliza M, a grade school student, won the jackpot with ticket No.0333, the Khaleej Times reported.

17 April 2019 9:44 AM IST