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Trumps recognition of Jerusalem has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies, who say it is a blow to peace efforts and risks sparking more violence in the region. (Photo: File)

Arab nations to lobby for East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital

Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and...

7 Jan 2018 1:47 PM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

11 Saudi princes protesting austerity measures detained: report

They were also demanding compensation for a death sentence issued against a relative at the royal gathering.

6 Jan 2018 7:05 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

ISIS threatens rival Hamas with video, executes accused accomplice

In the video, the man accused of collaborating with Hamas' military wing is executed.'

5 Jan 2018 5:35 PM IST

Netanyahu and Modi waded into the Mediterranean Sea and rode the buggy jeep on the coast during the latters visit to Israel in July 2017. (Photo: Twitter/@PIB_India)

Israeli PM to gift water purifying jeep to 'friend' Modi

Netanyahu is preparing for his 4 day visit to India and the jeep has left for India and 'would be arriving on time' to...

4 Jan 2018 4:10 PM IST

Israeli PM Netanyahu and PM Modi waded into the Mediterranean Sea and rode the buggy jeep on the coast during the latters visit to Israel in July 2017. (Photo: @narendramodi)

Israeli PM to gift 'Gal-Mobile jeep' to 'friend' Modi on his visit to...

Gal-Mobile is an independent, integrated water purification vehicle, designed to produce high-quality drinking water.

4 Jan 2018 1:56 PM IST

The declaration made Guatemala the first, and so far, only country to follow US President Donald Trumps lead in saying its embassy would be relocated to Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP/File)

Palestinian Prez responds to Trumps threats, says Jerusalem not for...

The December 6 declaration led Abbas to say the United States could no longer play any role in the Middle East peace...

3 Jan 2018 6:11 PM IST

Jafari said the ballistic missile range was based on the limits set by the countrys Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the head of armed forces. (Photo:)

Iran's supreme leader says enemies' like Trump behind protests

In a speech carried on state television, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on the protests for the first time.

3 Jan 2018 4:58 PM IST

Tamimis father Bassem has said she was upset when she approached the soldiers after her 15-year-old cousin was shot with a rubber bullet. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli court indicts 16-yr-old Ahed Tamimi for slapping Israeli...

Ever since the footage was released, Palestinians have hailed the 16-year-old Tamimi as an icon in their fight against...

2 Jan 2018 11:47 AM IST

Students attend a protest inside the Tehran University. (Photo: AP)

12 killed in Iran's night of violence

President Rouhani plays down unrest, says people would respond.

2 Jan 2018 3:56 AM IST

The official, who is involved in the anti-corruption campaign, said Miteb was released on Tuesday after reaching an acceptable settlement agreement. (Photo: AFP)

Price for freedom: Senior Saudi Prince pays USD 1 billion, walks free...

Miteb had been rounded up in a graft inquiry at least partly aimed at strengthening the power of Crown Prince Mohammed...

29 Nov 2017 2:50 PM IST

The toll increased after removing the debris in a long day of rescue operation, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding the strikes hit residential buildings. (Photo: AFP)

Syria: 53 civilians, including 21 children killed in Russian air...

The monitor had initially given a death toll of 34 civilians but the number spiked after more bodies were recovered.

27 Nov 2017 10:57 AM IST

The summit is the first meeting of defence ministers and other senior officials from the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, which officially counts 41 members. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia begins first Islamic counter-terrorism summit

The alliance was announced in 2015 under the auspices of Prince Mohammed.

26 Nov 2017 6:37 PM IST