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Israel begins demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Israel begins demolition of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Palestinians accuse Israel of using security as pretext to force them out as part of long-term efforts to expand...

22 July 2019 1:09 PM IST

Iran says captured 17 CIA spies, some sentenced to death

Iran says captured 17 CIA spies, some sentenced to death

Intelligence Ministry says it had broken up a CIA spying ring and captured 17 suspects.

22 July 2019 1:04 PM IST

Nearly 100 per cent voter turnout in North Korea local polls, Kim Jong Un also votes

Nearly 100 per cent voter turnout in North Korea local polls, Kim Jong...

The 99.98 per cent turnout this year was a 0.01 per cent improvement on the figures registered in 2015.

22 July 2019 10:09 AM IST

Will make sure no air conditioning, TV for Nawaz Sharif in jail: Imran Khan

Will make sure no air conditioning, TV for Nawaz Sharif in jail: Imran...

The 69-year-old former Prime Minister has been convicted in the Al Azizia Steel Mills case and sentenced to seven years...

22 July 2019 9:06 AM IST

Iranian tanker being docked in Saudi released

Iranian tanker being docked in Saudi released

The rare docking came despite rising tensions between staunch enemies.

22 July 2019 2:10 AM IST

Ahead of elections in Israel, PM Netanyahu will meet PM Modi on Sept 9

Ahead of elections in Israel, PM Netanyahu will meet PM Modi on Sept 9

Some analysts here believe that the meeting with Modi is meant to prop up his campaign right before the polls.

21 July 2019 8:33 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu to visit India in September to meet PM Modi

Benjamin Netanyahu to visit India in September to meet PM Modi

Some analysts in Israel believe that the meeting with PM Modi is meant to prop up his campaign right before the polls.

21 July 2019 6:17 PM IST

9 Indian men stranded in UAE after accepting fake job offers on Whatsapp

9 Indian men stranded in UAE after accepting fake job offers on...

A Kerala men, who are currently stranded in Al Ain and Ajman, claim they met an agent on WhatsApp and paid up to Rs...

21 July 2019 12:48 PM IST

10 killed, 19 hurt in China plant blast

10 killed, 19 hurt in China plant blast

The Yima gas plant of Henan Gas Co Ltd was established in 1997, covering an area of 87 hectares, with more than 1,200...

21 July 2019 3:05 AM IST

Iran says UKâ€™s tanker ignored a distress call

Iran says UKâ€™s tanker ignored a distress call

Tanker had collided with a vessel, broke maritime rules: Iran.

21 July 2019 2:46 AM IST

$In apparent reference to PoK, China\s new envoy appeals to India: report$ World

In apparent reference to PoK, China-'s new envoy appeals to India:...

Officials say talks are on for Xi Jinping-'s visit to India which is expected to take place in October this year.

20 July 2019 3:21 PM IST

10 dead, over 19 injured in China gas plant blast

10 dead, over 19 injured in China gas plant blast

It occurred in the air separation unit of Henan Coal-'s factory, said, with those hurt sent to four different hospitals.

20 July 2019 9:34 AM IST