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Afghanistan is facing an unstable political and security situation due to the activities of the Taliban and the Islamic State. (Representational Image | AFP)

5 Taliban terrorists killed by Afghan forces in Faryab province

The anti-terrorist operation was carried out in the Dara-e-Shakh area of Gurziwan district in the wee hours of Friday.

21 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

Iran on Thursday wrote to the United Nations, alleging that the US military drone shot by the Islamic Republic over the Strait of Hormuz was in a 'full stealth mode' and engaged in a spying operation. (Representational Image)

'Engaged in spying': Iran writes to UN over US drone

Iranian military gave repeated radio warnings to US drone before downing it after it entered country's airspace, Sputnik reported.

21 Jun 2019 10:34 AM

The bombardment destroyed shops and ripped apart bodies, according to an AFP photographer, who found human remains more than a hundred metres away from the site of the strike. (Photo: AFP)

28 including 17 civilians killed in regime attacks in Syria

The latest violence comes after UN chief Antonio Guterres called Tuesday on Russia and Turkey to 'stabilise the situation' in Idlib region.

20 Jun 2019 10:23 AM

The Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk spy drone was shot down by the IRGC after it entered the Iranian airspace near the Kouhmobarak district, according to a report by Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). (Representational Image)

'Have shot down US drone over our territory,' says Iran

The development comes at a time of heightened tensions between Tehran and US owing to a recent attack on two oil tankers in Gulf of Oman.

20 Jun 2019 10:01 AM

$A 29-year-old Indian man and his wife have been charged in a court here with physically assaulting his mother, causing her bone and rib fractures, internal bleeding as well as severe burns and unintentionally causing her death, according to a media report. (Representational Image)$

'Found naked with burn marks on body'; Indian couple starves mother to death in Dubai

A forensic doctor said that the elderly woman weighed just 29 kg at the time of her death, the report added.

20 Jun 2019 9:43 AM

Demonstrations against the council have continued despite the recent violent crackdown on protesters, which claimed the lives of over 110 demonstrators. (Photo: File)

Egypt to chair meeting on Sudanese crisis in Ethopia today

Protests -- first against the Omar al-Bashir regime and now Transitional Military Council (TMC) -- have been ongoing since months in Sudan.

20 Jun 2019 9:07 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: ANI)

Khashoggi's killers will pay the price, says Turkish President

The special rapporteur, however, does not make any conclusions over the role of the Saudi Crown Prince and King in the murder case.

20 Jun 2019 8:56 AM

The report says the rest of the recordings contain sounds of movement, heavy panting and plastic sheets being wrapped, which Turkish intelligence concluded came after Khashoggi’s death as Saudi officials cut up his body. (Photo: File)

‘Has sacrificial lamb arrived?’: UN cites new recordings in Jamal Khashoggi murder

Mutreb and 10 others are now on trial in closed hearings in Saudi Arabia for their role.

20 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Foreign ministry spokesman Ahmed Hafez said he condemned "in the strongest terms" the call by the spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville, for an independent investigation into Morsi's death during a court hearing on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Egypt accuses UN of seeking to 'politicise' Morsi death

This comes two days after the death of former president of Egypt, Mohammad Morsi who suddenly died in court.

19 Jun 2019 4:51 PM

In May, Tehran had said it would reduce compliance with the nuclear pact it agreed with world powers in 2015, in protest at the US’ decision to unilaterally pull out of the agreement and reimpose sanctions last year. (Photo: AP)

'Will breach uranium stockpile limits within 10 days,' says Iran

White House spokesman said the plan amounted to 'nuclear blackmail' and must be met with increased international pressure.

18 Jun 2019 10:15 AM

Netanyahu unveiled a 'Trump Heights' sign, featuring an Israeli and a US flag, to mark the site of the new settlement. (Photo: AFP)

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates Golan settlement, names after Donald Trump

Israel annexed the area in a move never recognised by the international community.

17 Jun 2019 8:47 AM

An Israeli court on Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which saw her admit to lesser charges. (Photo: File)

Israel PM Netanyahu’s wife convicted of misusing public funds

Sara Netanyahu was found guilty of exploiting the mistake of another person and ordered to pay a fine and compensation.

16 Jun 2019 3:32 PM

Shortly after the incident, the US had pinned the blame of the attack on the Islamic Republic. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Crown Prince blames Iran of attacking tankers in Gulf of Oman

The incident has simmered the tensions in the Persian Gulf region.

16 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Over 170 civilians have lost their lives in Idlib since April 25. The province is home to about three million people. (Photo: AP)

7 killed, 15 injured in air strikes by Assad regime in Syria

More than 370,000 people were killed and millions were displaced in Syria and abroad since the beginning of the Syrian war in March 2011.

16 Jun 2019 1:24 PM

Modi visited Israel in July 2017, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 70 years. (Photo: File)

India-Israel ties in 'upward trajectory' courtesy Modi-Bibi equation: Indian envoy

Ties between India and Israel, into the 27th year now, strengthened with Modi's historic visit in 2017 during first term, Kapoor told.

16 Jun 2019 12:13 PM

He had gone to take a dip in the water to wash off sand from his body when the tragedy happened. (Photo: Representational)

Indian man dies of heart attack while swimming near beach in Dubai

John Preetam Paul, who hailed from Bengaluru, was with his three children and relatives when the incident happened on Saturday.

16 Jun 2019 11:58 AM

After the initial investigation, the body was shifted to the forensic department at 6 pm for an autopsy. (Photo: Representational)

Indian boy in UAE falls asleep in school bus, dies: report

Mohamed Farhan Faisal, who hailed from Kerala, was a student of Islamic Centre in Al Quoz.

16 Jun 2019 11:39 AM

Turkish officials were the first to report the murder and have continued to press Saudi Arabia for information on the whereabouts of his dismembered body. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's death very paiful, stop politically exploiting case: Saudi crown prince

The prince, added that he wants strong relations with 'all Islamic countries including Turkey'.

16 Jun 2019 10:19 AM

Gargash also condemned a Yemeni rebel missile attack which wounded 26 civilians at an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. (Photo: File)

Gulf tanker attacks 'dangerous escalation': UAE

The two tankers, one Norwegian-operated and one Japanese-owned, were set ablaze in the Gulf of Oman.

14 Jun 2019 6:29 PM

The seminary, in the town of Sderot, was empty at the time of the rocket attack as students had left to return to their homes elsewhere to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath, which begins on Friday with their families. (Photo: AP)

Israeli jets hit Gaza after rocket fire into Sderot on Jewish Sabbath

The Israeli army said on Friday that it ‘holds Hamas responsible for all events transpiring within the Gaza Strip and emanating from it.’

14 Jun 2019 2:21 PM

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