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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a televised speech after he won the election, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: AP)

Iran rejects any new nuclear deal proposed by US, France

Trump called the existing accord 'insane' and 'ridiculous', despite European pleas for him not to walk away.

26 April 2018 10:55 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

US will face grave consequences on withdrawing from 2015 nuclear deal:...

Rouhani said the Iranian nation and government will 'strongly resist' any plots by those who sit in the White House.

24 April 2018 4:37 PM IST

Such projects are the brainchild of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a self-styled liberal change agent who is the chief architect of the sweeping Vision 2030 reform programme. (Photo: AP)

Saudi king Salman to launch 'entertainment city' near Riyadh

The 334-sq km project in Qiddiya would rival Walt Disney and include high-end theme parks, motor sport facilities and...

24 April 2018 1:00 PM IST

A fighter of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stands guard on a rooftop in Raqqa, after retaking the city from Islamic State (IS) group. (Photo: AFP)

50 bodies of jihadists, civilians recovered from Raqqa mass grave in...

The mass grave was located under a football pitch, close to a hospital where IS jihadists had dug in before being chased...

22 April 2018 12:01 PM IST

Smoke billows following a reported air strike in rebel-held parts of Jobar on the eastern outskirts of Damascus, on March 19. (Photo: AFP/Mohammed EYAD)

Syrian rebels retreat from enclave northeast of Damascus

President Bashar al-Assad, backed by Russia and Iran, is seeking to wipe out the last few rebel enclaves near Damascus.

21 April 2018 6:28 PM IST

Nearly 95 percent said they expected to visit the gym more than once per week (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia's women fitness centre shut over 'indecent' workout video

The video, which was circulated on social media, showed a woman with uncovered hair in a gym and kicking a punching bag.

21 April 2018 4:46 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

Iran vows 'expected and unexpected' moves if US exits deal

The deal reached between Iran, the US and five other world powers put curbs on Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for...

21 April 2018 2:13 PM IST

French jihadist Djamila Boutoutaou attends her trial at the central penal court in Baghdad on Tuesday. Boutoutaou, 29, was sentenced to life in prison for belonging to the ISIS group. AFP , the latest in a series of court judgments against jihadists. (Photo: AFP)

More than 300 get death in Iraq for links to ISIS

Women from Turkey, Central Asia among sentenced.

19 April 2018 2:37 AM IST

Sheikha Latifa, a daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, first appeared in a YouTube video in March, announcing she was about to flee. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Runaway Dubai princess, brought back by India, 'doing excellent' back...

'What I can confirm is they took her and she was brought back,' the source close to Dubai govt said on condition of...

18 April 2018 5:16 PM IST

They targeted a scientific research facility in the Damascus area, a chemical weapons storage facility west of the city of Homs and a third location that contained both a command post and a chemical weapons equipment storage facility in the same area. (Photo: AFP)

Syria strikes: Here's everything you need to know

Strikes were aimed at "chemical weapons infrastructure" in what US billed as a warning against Assad employing such...

14 April 2018 3:54 PM IST

Damascus skies erupt with service to air missile fire as the U.S. launches an attack on Syria targeting different parts of the Syrian capital Damascus, Syria, early Saturday, April 14, 2018. Syrias capital has been rocked by loud explosions that lit up the sky with heavy smoke as U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in retaliation for the countrys alleged use of chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

Israeli official justifies US-led strikes on Syria

Tensions have been running high between Israel and its arch-foe Iran, a key backer of the Syrian regime.

14 April 2018 2:55 PM IST

Most of Winnie Mandelas 38-year marriage to Nelson was spent apart, leaving her to raise their two daughters alone as she kept his political dream alive. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa lays to rest 'Mama' Winnie Mandela today

A 21-gun salute will be fired and a full honour guard is expected to escort Winnie's remains to her final resting place.

14 April 2018 1:46 PM IST