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At least 37 people were killed and 200 others were wounded in clashes amongst tribes in Sudan's eastern region, as per local media reports. (Representational Image)

37 killed, 200 injured in Sudan tribal clashes

The clashes between the Bani Amer tribe and the Nuba tribe broke out last week, Sputnik reported while quoting the Sudan Tribune.

27 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

In a televised speech broadcast to thousands of supporters, Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah said the attack on a target in Beirut's south was the first such "hostile action" since the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel. (Photo: AFP | File)

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel after Beirut ‘drone attack’

Hezbollah, considered terrorist organisation by Israel and US, is a major political actor in Lebanon.

26 Aug 2019 9:28 AM

6 killed in IS mortar attack on soccer field in Iraq

The area of the attack, southeast of the city of Kirkuk, is controlled by Iran-supported militias known as the Popular Mobilization Forces.

25 Aug 2019 5:49 PM

IS mortar attack on soccer field kills 6 in Iraq

The attack occurred late Saturday in the village of Daquq, in Iraq's northern Kirkuk province, as people were exercising.

25 Aug 2019 5:25 PM

In an humanitarian gesture, the Bahrain government on Sunday pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in the Gulf nation during the maiden visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the oil-rich country. (Representational Image)

After Modi's visit, Bahrain pardons 250 Indian prisoners

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the Bahrain leadership for the Royal pardon.

25 Aug 2019 1:37 PM

The summit holds significance from India's perspective particularly for the fact that the Kashmir issue is expected to come up during Modi's interaction with the leaders of the member countries, particularly US President Donald Trump. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi leaves for France to attend G7 summit

India is not a member country of the G7, and the invitation to participate in the summit was extended by France.

25 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

An Iranian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the US amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington changed its listed destination to a port in Turkey after Greece said it wouldn't risk its relations with America by aiding it. (Representational Image)

Iranian oil tanker pursued by US says it is going to Turkey

However, mariners can input any destination into the AIS, so Turkey may not be its true destination.

25 Aug 2019 11:43 AM

Prime Minister Modi was honoured with "The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance" on Saturday as he held talks with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on various bilateral and regional issues. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi meets Bahraini crown prince; discusses business, culture

From Bahrain, Modi is scheduled to return to France on Sunday to attend the G7 Summit meeting.

25 Aug 2019 11:24 AM

The Prime Minister was also conferred the 'Order of Zayed' during his bilateral visit to the middle-eastern nation. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi to visit Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain today

Modi had addressed a 15,000-strong Indian community event at the Bahrain National Stadium.

25 Aug 2019 8:36 AM

India finds a partner in the UAE to achieve its ambitious dream of achieving a USD five trillion economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Emirates News Agency, WAM, in an exclusive interview. (Photo: ANI)

Commemorate stamp of Mahatma Gandhi was jointly released by India, UAE

Earlier in the day, PM Modi also launched the RuPay card, making the UAE only the second country after Bhutan to have the service launched.

24 Aug 2019 9:22 PM

India and the UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by cultural, religious and economic linkages which, during the prime minister's previous visit to the UAE in August 2015, stood elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, it said. (Photo: ANI)

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

The UAE in April had announced to confer the country's highest award on Modi.

24 Aug 2019 3:34 PM

PM Modi reached UAE capital Abu Dhabi from Paris on the second leg of his three-nation tour to France, UAE and Bahrain. (Photo: Twitter/ @narendramodi)

PM Modi to be conferred Gulf Nation's highest civilian award in UAE

PM Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

24 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

Modi says, 'UAE can be India's 'valuable partner' to achieve USD 5 tn economy'

He said that UAE-India relations are 'at their best ever', adding that UAE investments in key sectors in India are growing.

24 Aug 2019 8:04 AM

In a rare case of petition for divorce that has been filed in the Shariah court in the United Arab Emirates, a wife felt suffocated with husband’s love towards her. (Representational Image)

UAE woman seeks divorce from husband as she feels choked with his love and affection

The husband said he did not do anything wrong.

23 Aug 2019 3:59 PM

'There is no point in talking to them (India). I mean, I have done all the talking. Unfortunately, now when I look back, all the overtures that I was making for peace and dialogue, I think they took it for appeasement,' he said. (Photo: File)

'No point in talking to India,' says Pak PM Imran Khan

India has said that its decision on Jammu and Kashmir was an internal affair aimed at ensuring overall welfare of the region.

22 Aug 2019 7:44 PM

'The current situation in Kashmir and the disputes between India and Pakistan regarding it are a result of the vicious British government’s measures while leaving the Indian subcontinent,' the leader tweeted. (Photo: Twitter | @Khamenei_ir)

Supreme leader of Iran expresses concern over Kashmir issue

He blamed the British saying that what they did with the region was intentional in order to sustain conflicts in Kashmir.

22 Aug 2019 12:05 PM

Quoting security sources, Xinhua news agency reported that the Israeli planes fired several missiles at military posts that belong to Hamas militants in the southwest of Gaza City. (Photo: ANI Representational)

Israel launches airstrikes in Gaza in response to rocket attack

No group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attack which was the third one this week.

22 Aug 2019 9:20 AM

Omar al-Bashir received USD 90 million in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption trial. (Photo: File)

Ex-Sudan President admits of getting USD 90 Million received from Saudi Royals

According to him, Bashir had said he also received two previous payments of USD 35 million and USD 30 million from Saudi King Abdullah.

20 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Ahluwalia was summoned by Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan's Director General for South Asia and SAARC, over the alleged ceasefire violations in Nagrai village of the LoC, which claimed the lives of three Pakistani soldiers. (Photo: File | Representational)

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violation

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to 'respect' the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries.

19 Aug 2019 6:08 PM

Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)

Won't derail peace talks with US despite blast in Balochistan: Afghan Taliban

The brother of Taliban chief was among 7 people killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a Balochistan mosque during Friday prayers.

18 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

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