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The statement by Islamic Jihads armed wing came after Israel confirmed it had targeted Bahaa Abu al-Atta, in an airstrike. (Photo: ANI)

Israeli airstrike kills Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza

Baha Abu al-Ata, 42, was killed with his wife in the airstrike that ripped through the building in Gaza City-'s Shejaiya...

12 Nov 2019 2:13 PM IST

A promotional video published by Saudi Arabias state security agency categorises feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners. (Representational Image)

Saudi Arabia labels feminism, homosexuality, atheism as â€˜extremist...

Nearly dozen women-'s right advocates were detained weeks before ban on driving -- which they had campaigned against --...

12 Nov 2019 12:03 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinpings effigy was burnt on Monday during a protest against Bejing for encroaching upon a chunk of Nepals land. (Photo: ANI)

Nepal protesters burn Xi Jinpingâ€™s effigy in protest against Chinese...

The protestors hit the streets of Saptari, Bardiya, Kapilvastu district on Monday and chanted slogans against China.

12 Nov 2019 11:45 AM IST

At least 15 people were killed and 58 others injured when two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh early Tuesday, police said. (Representational Image)

15 dead, 58 injured as 2 trains collide in Bangladesh

The circumstances surrounding the accident were under investigation, a railway official told reporters.

12 Nov 2019 10:33 AM IST

Nawaz Sharif (Photo: File)

Pakistan cabinet objects to Nawaz Sharif-'s UK visit

In a statement, the minister said that the federal cabinet had not yet received any summary in this regard.

12 Nov 2019 4:26 AM IST

A Hong Kong police officer shot at masked protesters on Monday morning, hitting at least one in the torso, as anger sparked by the recent death of a student spilled into the rush hour commute. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Watch: Hong Kong police shooting protesters point blank amid fresh...

Another masked individual then approached officer and was shot in the chest area, quickly falling to the ground,...

11 Nov 2019 3:08 PM IST

We have tendered our resignation to the prime minister. On Saturday, he called all of us and asked to resign. As per his request, we have resigned from the post clearing the way further but it will be effective from November 17 only one of the senior advisors who resigned confirmed asking not to identified by name. (Photo: ANI)

Nepal: 17 members of PM secretariat tender resignations

It has been reported that PM Oli himself asked them to resign.

10 Nov 2019 6:06 PM IST

I am telling the White House that in the days when you sanctioned the sale of Iranian oil, the countrys workers and engineers were able to discover 53 billion barrels of oil, Rouhani said. (Photo: File | AFP)

-'Found new oil field with 50 billion barrels of crude-': Iran Prez...

The announcement comes as Iran faces crushing American sanctions after US pulled out of its nuclear deal with world...

10 Nov 2019 4:28 PM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif-'s London trip in doubt as his name figures in no-fly...

The Pakistan government decided to let Nawaz Sharif go abroad for treatment due to his critical medical conditions.

10 Nov 2019 1:45 PM IST

Sri Lankas president has pardoned a death-row prisoner who murdered a Swedish teenager just a week before he leaves office, officials said Sunday, in a move that sparked national outrage. (Photo: File)

Anger in Lanka as President pardons killer who shattered Swedish...

Sirisena, who is stepping down after Saturday-'s presidential election, announced last month he was considering to grant...

10 Nov 2019 12:50 PM IST

Saudi Arabia was hoping that the company is evaluated at USD 2 trillion so its proposed sale of five per cent.

-'Risk of terrorist attacks...-': Saudi Aramco prospectus gives few...

Sources have said the company could sell 1 per cent-2 per cent on the Saudi stock market in what could be the world-'s...

10 Nov 2019 12:26 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Pakistan uses opportunity to rake up Kashmir issue

The Indian delegation, had travelled through the Karatarpur Corridor inaugurated on the Indian side by PM Modi.

10 Nov 2019 3:01 AM IST