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Iraq has emerged from a ruinous three-year war against the Islamic State group and faces the mammoth task of reconciling. (Photo:AP)

Iraq seeks to reclaim influential role, status in Arab world

After decades of conflict, Iraq is seeking to reclaim a leadership role and status in the Arab world with a centrist...

15 April 2019 1:48 PM IST

The two southwestern provinces are the latest overwhelmed by floods that first hit the northeast of the usually arid country. (Photo:AP)

Death toll in Iran floods rises to 76

Seventy-six people have been killed in Iran by floods in recent weeks, according to a new toll published on Sunday.

14 April 2019 1:48 PM IST

The final manoeuvre on Wednesday brought it into a tight elliptical orbit around the moon, 15-17 km (9-10.5 miles) from the surface at its closest. (Photo: SpaceIL)

Israeli spacecraft crashes onto moon after technical failures

The unmanned robotic lander suffered periodic engine and communications failures during 21 min or so of landing...

12 April 2019 9:11 AM IST

Crowds of men spilled into the streets of the capital where coffins draped with Yemeni flags were lined up. (Photo:AP)

Yemen holds mass funeral for children killed in Sanaa blast

Yemeni rebels have held a mass funeral for children killed in an explosion near two schools.

11 April 2019 10:48 AM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Jamal Khashoggi's family denies talks of settlement with Saudi govt

'Currently, trial is taking place and no settlement discussion had been or is discussed,' posted on Salah Khashoggi's...

11 April 2019 7:24 AM IST

Netanyahu has also sought to portray himself as Israels essential statesman. (Photo:AFP)

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu secures record fifth term in office:...

If he wins, Netanyahu, 69, will be on track to be the longest-serving prime minister in Israel's 71-year history.

10 April 2019 10:09 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: File/AP)

'US is leader of world terrorism': Iran President Hassan Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the United States was the real 'leader of world terrorism'.

9 April 2019 2:06 PM IST

About 1,900 cities and villages have been affected by floods after exceptionally heavy rains since March 19. (Photo:AP)

70 dead, thousands evacuated as more rain forecast in Iran

Iran moved to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods after forecasts for more rains in the southwest of...

6 April 2019 1:33 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 to blacklist US military if Washington designates militants as...

The United States is expected to designate the Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organization, three US officials...

6 April 2019 1:02 PM IST

It is also the only Iranian port with exemptions from unilateral economic sanctions reimposed by the United States in 2018. (Representational Image)

Chabahar port key for Iran to beat tough US sanctions

With US sanctions tightening, Iran faces challenges as it looks to an isolated port in the southeast to maintain the...

27 March 2019 2:23 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the claim. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli air strikes hit sites across Gaza Strip, ceasefire reached

Hamas said Egypt had brokered the ceasefire following the escalation that came before Israel's April 9 elections.

26 March 2019 9:30 AM IST

People flee as heavy smoke rises above the ISIS groups last remaining position in Syria. (Photo: AFP)

ISIS terrorists emerge from tunnels to surrender to US forces after...

Top foreign affairs official for Syria's semi-autonomous Kurdish region warned ISIS members captured during assault...

25 March 2019 11:52 AM IST