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It is ironic that the BJP, when raising the issue of triple talaq, is claiming to speak for the interests of Muslim women when its leaders like Yogi Adityanath are busy demonising the Muslim community. (Representational image)

Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums from 2018

This comes as a landmark move that would open up the previously male-only venues to families.

30 Oct 2017 10:58 AM IST

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Saudis now crave revival of night out at the movies

The film depicts the dream of a 10-year-old girl to get a bicycle just like the boys in her conservative neighbourhood.

23 Oct 2017 12:33 AM IST

A formal declaration will be made from the city soon, after the clearing operations end. Raqqa is still full of land mines. (Photo: AP)

Syrian forces take ISIS 'capital': 5 things to know about battle of...

Raqqa was the first city to fall into the hands of Islamic State militants.

18 Oct 2017 11:18 AM IST

Security forces cordoned off the city center and evacuated residents living in the bank building. (Representational image | Photo: AP)

Egypt: 7 dead, 15 injured as militants attack church, rob bank in...

Panic spread in the city, which has been under a state of emergency and curfew.

16 Oct 2017 6:10 PM IST

Flies buzz around human remains poking through the dusty earth in the Iraqi town of Dhuluiyah, at a hastily-dug pit containing the bodies of dozens of IS fighters. (Photo: AP)

Promises of paradise end in mass graves as ISIS fighters' bodies lie...

Since the launch of a US-led coalition, around 80,000 jihadists have been killed.

15 Oct 2017 3:46 PM IST

Criticism by the Donald Trump administration of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, including the United States, has focused heavily on Tehrans continuing missile programme. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump speech: Iranians respond with anger, mockery

Trump's efforts to reach out to ordinary Iranians backfires

14 Oct 2017 6:22 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AP)

Iran president defies Trump, says will double country's nuclear...

Trump announced the major shift in US policy detailing a more confrontational approach to Iran over its nuclear...

14 Oct 2017 10:16 AM IST

The country wants members of the WTO to agree on a proposal similar to that of TFA in goods, which was signed in 2014.

Qatar files WTO complaint over Gulf trade 'siege'

Qatar has asked WTO to set up a panel to arbitrate its complaint against Gulf neighbours.

13 Oct 2017 6:01 PM IST

Fatah and Hamas officials after a reconciliation deal is signed during a short ceremony at the Egyptian intelligence complex in Cairo. (Photo: AP)

Hamas, Fatah sign deal to end long Palestinian tussle

In Israel's first reaction, a government official said Hamas must disarm and recognise Israel under the deal.

13 Oct 2017 4:55 AM IST

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar says its hosting of FIFA World Cup 'not up for discussion' amid...

Qatar has long denied supporting extremists while it shares a massive offshore natural gas field with Tehran.

11 Oct 2017 4:21 PM IST

Qatar said it had received the demands on June 22 with just 10 days to meet them, which would mean they would have until Sunday to comply. (Photo: AFP)

If FIFA World Cup goes out of Qatar, diplomatic crisis will end: UAE...

Qatari officials did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.

9 Oct 2017 12:13 PM IST

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

Even 10 Trumps can't stop N-deal benefits: Hassan Rouhani

Trump was expected to take new action against Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the Iranian backed Shia militant group...

8 Oct 2017 5:18 AM IST