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People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers outside of Shah-e-Dushamshera mosque in Kabul. Taliban, an insurgent group who fight against NATO and Afghanistans government, announced that they will start a 3-day ceasefire, starting in the first day of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo: AP)

Ceasefire agreement with Taliban marks Eid celebrations in

This is the first time the Taliban had declared a nationwide ceasefire in the nearly 17-year conflict.

15 Jun 2018 11:15 AM GMT

Rescue workers were still searching under the rubble for survivors. (Photo: AFP)

38 killed in air strikes in Syria's Idlib, says human rights monitor

The death toll is expected to increase as some of the 50 injured in strikes were in critical condition.

8 Jun 2018 3:43 PM GMT

ISIS (Photo: Representational)

IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics

At least 7 people were dead, 20 were wounded, which came shortly after the body of religious leaders issued decree...

5 Jun 2018 10:28 AM GMT

During the investigation, it was revealed that the money is being funnelled to an unknown destination through hawala agent in Sowcarpet.

Indian hits jackpot in UAE, wins Rs 18 crore in lottery

Dickson Kattithara Abraham, who lives in Nigeria, had purchased the ticket in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi.

3 Jun 2018 8:52 AM GMT

The crackdown on Saudi Arabias women activists may appear contradictory to the crown princes sweeping reforms, but analysts say it fits in line with the enduring top-down vision. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Saudi Arabia passes new law to criminalise sexual harassment

The new law would introduce prison term of up to five years, maximum penalty of 300,000 riyals (USD 80,000).

30 May 2018 1:29 PM GMT

The US-led coalition has carried out several deadly strikes against Syrian government forces and allied fighters in recent months. (Photo: AFP)

US-led strike hits key military positions in east Syria: State media

A military source of forces allied to Syria's govt said the strikes had targeted two regime military positions near a...

24 May 2018 7:49 AM GMT

Pompeo said the US will monitor Tehrans regional activities, restrict its influence in the Middle East and ensure that it never acquires a nuclear weapon. (Photo: ANI)

Iran prefers pre-nuke deal era, even as it resumes uranium production

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said that it will 'crush' Iran with military pressure and by imposing...

23 May 2018 6:52 AM GMT

The crackdown on Saudi Arabias women activists may appear contradictory to the crown princes sweeping reforms, but analysts say it fits in line with the enduring top-down vision. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Only voice allowed is voice of State: Saudi arrests 10 women's rights...

The arrest comes one month before the kingdom is slated to lift its driving ban on women.

23 May 2018 6:07 AM GMT

Footage posted online showed the plane leaving a trail of flame along the runway as it skidded on its nose before screeching to a halt. (Photo: AFP)

53 injured as Saudi Arabian Airlines â€‹jet makes emergency landing

The Saudia aircraft was travelling from the Muslim holy city of Medina to Dhaka with 151 people on board, but had to be...

22 May 2018 9:46 AM GMT

CIA chief Mike Pompeo

Commander says Iran's people will punch US Secretary of State in

'History has shown that with attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki America is the top criminal with regard to missiles,'...

22 May 2018 9:00 AM GMT

Benjamin Netanyahu brandished a rectangular piece of dark green metal which he called a piece of that Iranian drone, or whats left of it, after we shot it down. (Photo: File)

Netanyahu hails US policy on Iran, calls on world to back

'We call on the entire international community to join this American position,' Netanyahu said.

22 May 2018 5:27 AM GMT

Later, they find jobs there and obtain a job visa, such criminals stay there for years at a stretch, avoiding local law enforcement agencies. (Representational Image)

UAE launches 10-year residency visa programme for exceptional

The decision is in line with the country's position as a primary destination for international investors and global...

21 May 2018 9:57 AM GMT