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A Russian pilot who ejected from his fighter jet after it was shot down in northwestern Syria on Saturday was killed by militants after he landed alive on the ground and resisted capture by an al-Qaida-linked group, Syrian monitors and a Syrian militant said. (Photo: AP)

Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane; pilot killed

The Russian plane was shot down, close to a major highway where the Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias are trying...

4 Feb 2018 9:41 AM IST

In November, Netanyahu signalled that Israel would take military action in Syria when it sees fit as it seeks to ensure Iran-backed forces stay away from its territory. (Photo: File)

Iran wants to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site': Benjamin...

Israel's military has also issued a series of warnings to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia backed by Iran.

29 Jan 2018 5:41 PM IST

The map, made by Strava Labs, shows the movements of its app users around the world, indicating the intensity of travel along a given path -- a direct visualization of Stravas global network of athletes, it says. (Photo: Strava)

Exercise-tracking app releases information on US, allied military...

The Department of Defense said it is reviewing' the situation.

29 Jan 2018 4:56 PM IST

Hamas, which rules the territory, held Ahmad Said Barhoum for several months without trial before handing him over to the family, several of whose members belong to the Islamist movement. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Gaza family executes' its member for passing info to Israel

The shooting was attended by family members of the three Hamas militants killed in an Israeli air raid in the 2014 Gaza...

20 Jan 2018 11:42 AM IST

Palestinian leaders voted on Monday to call for the suspension of recognition of Israel . (Photo: AFP)

Palestinian leaders vote for suspension of recognition of Israel

While withdrawing the PLO's recognition of Israel could spark international backlash, it was unclear whether the vote...

16 Jan 2018 10:12 AM IST

It also follows two complaints by Qatar to the United Nations about Emirati military aircraft allegedly violating its international airspace amid the diplomatic crisis. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

UAE says Qatar fighter jets intercept flight; Doha denies

The claim could further escalate tensions between Qatar and the four Arab nations that have been boycotting it for...

15 Jan 2018 4:51 PM IST

An AFP photographer at the site of the bombing said many ambulances had gathered and security forces had been deployed in large numbers. (Photo: AFP)

Baghdad: Double suicide bombing kills 38, injures over 105

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but most such attacks in Iraq are the work of the Islamic State jihadist...

15 Jan 2018 12:41 PM IST

The meeting was called in the wake of Trumps December 6 declaration on Jerusalem that deeply angered the Palestinians. (Photo: AP)

Palestinian president denounces Trump's peace efforts as slap of the...

'We said no' to Trump, we will not accept your project',' Abbas said in a meeting of Palestinian leaders on how to face...

15 Jan 2018 11:08 AM IST

The tunnel began east of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel some 180 metres, then continued into Egypt for an unspecified length, with no exit point detected. (Photo: AP)

Israel destroys tunnel under Gaza 'intended for attacks'

Israeli military spokesman said tunnel belonged to Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and was intended for attacks as...

14 Jan 2018 2:55 PM IST

Several MoUs, including in the field of oil and gas, renewable energy, amended protocol for airports, cyber security, co-production of films and documentaries will be signed between the two sides. (Photo: PTI)

Israel to invest USD 68.6 million to boost cooperation with India

The Indian Prime Minister will be hosting a private dinner for Netanyahu on January 14 after his arrival in New Delhi.

11 Jan 2018 4:34 PM IST

In bracing 10 degree Celsius weather, around 20 young men and women met up at an open-air tram stop on the citys central Jaffa Street and boarded carriages for the 20-minute ride to Mount Herzl. (Photo: AFP)

No Pants Subway Ride: Jerusalemites passengers stripped down to...

The offbeat flash mob stunt originated in New York in 2002 and has since spread around the world.

8 Jan 2018 12:32 PM IST

In December, Ahmadinejad had said: Iran is suffering from mismanagement and the Rouhani government (Hassan Rouhani) believes that they own the land and that the people are an ignorant society. (Photo: AP)

Ex-Iranian president Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting unrest

The country has deployed Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces and Afghan mercenaries in order to stem the anti-government...

8 Jan 2018 10:15 AM IST