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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he holds no grudge against Nawaz Sharif and that the ailing former premiers health is more important than politics. (Photo: File)

-'Against my vision-': Imran Khan condemns Nankana Sahib incident

An angry group of local residents had pelted stones at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Friday evening.

5 Jan 2020 3:34 PM IST

Iran has promised harsh revenge. (Photo: AP)

Soleimaniâ€™s body arrives in Iran as Trump issues new threats

Britain and France have warned their citizens to avoid or strictly limit travel in Iraq.

5 Jan 2020 11:26 AM IST

The GNA health ministry called for blood donors to go to hospitals and blood banks to help those injured. (Photo: AFP)

At least 28 dead in raid on Tripoli military school: ministry

The military school is in al-Hadba al-Khadra, a residential sector of the Libyan capital.

5 Jan 2020 8:38 AM IST

US president Donald Trump makes a statement on Iran at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach Florida. (AFP)

Trump: 52 Iran targets lined up, one for every American hostage taken...

US president-'s note to Congress includes Iran cultural sites in hit list.

5 Jan 2020 8:03 AM IST

$An Iraqi woman attends the funeral of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani (portrait) and nine others in Baghdad on January 4, 2020. Thousands of Iraqis chanting \Death to America\ joined the funeral procession for Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi paramilitary chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, both killed in a US air strike. (AFP)$ West Asia

Missiles hit Iraq base housing US troops

A day after deadly hit, â€˜death to Americaâ€™ chants return to the Middle East; tensions spiral as US increases troop...

5 Jan 2020 12:15 AM IST

Rose McGowan tweeted an apology on behalf of the US to Iran for disrespecting their flag and people . (AP)

Rose McGowan apologises to Iran after US strike

#MeToo star: â€˜We are being held hostage by a terrorist regime. We do not know how to escape. Please do not kill usâ€™

4 Jan 2020 10:33 PM IST

Mourners step over a US flag with pictures of President Trump while waiting for the funeral of Irans top general Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, in Baghdad, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP)

Iraqi mourners chant â€˜Death to Americaâ€™ at funeral of slain...

Fears of war escalate in Middle East as pro-Iran groups swear vengeance

4 Jan 2020 8:42 PM IST

File photo of Luo Huining who will head the all-important liaison office in Hong Kong (AFP).

China sacks top official in Hong Kong

Ouster follows concerns expressed by Xi Jinping over continuing student protests

4 Jan 2020 6:17 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif-'s blood platelet count remains unstable; to undergo...

Sharif is undergoing treatment of multiple diseases including coronary artery disease.

4 Jan 2020 5:25 PM IST

Pakistan on Friday rejected reports that Gurdwara Nanakana Sahib near Lahore was desecrated by certain groups. Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, also known as the Gurdwara Janam Asthan, is the site where the first Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak, was born. It is regarded as one of the holiest Sikh sites. (Photo: Twitter)

-'Untouched, undamaged-': Pak govt rejects vandalism claims at...

According to some Indian media reports, a mob attack took place at the shrine.

4 Jan 2020 9:36 AM IST

A fresh air strike hit pro-Iran fighters in Iraq early Saturday, as fears grew of a proxy war erupting between Washington and Tehran a day after an American drone strike killed a top Iranian general. (Photo: AP)

New air strike on pro-Iran convoy in Iraq ahead of Soleimani funeral

Lawmakers are set to meet on Sunday for an emergency session on the strike and are expected to hold a vote.

4 Jan 2020 9:23 AM IST

A picture published by the media office of the Iraqi militarys joint operations forces on their official Facebook page shows a destroyed vehicle on fire following a US strike on Friday on Baghdad international airport road in which top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed along with eight others, including the deputy head of Iraqs powerful Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force. (AFP)

Iranâ€™s top Gen killed in US airstrike

Foolish Escalation, says Iran after Gen. Soleimaniâ€™s death; Iran vows harsh retaliation for US attack.

4 Jan 2020 1:35 AM IST