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The announcement comes after the US government offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to Hamza bin Ladens capture as part of its Rewards for Justice program. (Photo: AP | File)

Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of Osama bin Laden's son Hamza

Hamza bin Laden was named a 'specially designated global terrorist' in January 2017.

1 March 2019 9:05 PM IST

Netanyahu, prime minister for nearly 12 years, addressed the nation as news of the recommendations broke, proclaiming his innocence and pledging to continue to lead the country. (Photo: AP)

Israel PM says corruption charges a witch hunt' to topple him

But Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned on being prime minister for a long time to come despite the allegations.

1 March 2019 11:15 AM IST

US gets 1st Saudi woman envoy

US gets 1st Saudi woman envoy

Princess Rima bint Bandar replaced Prince Khalid bin Salman.

25 Feb 2019 1:45 AM IST

Saudi Arabia on Saturday named a princess as its first woman ambassador to the United States. (Photo:AP)

Saudi Arabia names a woman as envoy to United States

Princess Rima bint Bandar replaces Prince Khalid bin Salman, the younger brother of the powerful crown prince.

24 Feb 2019 10:38 AM IST

Saudi woman designs abayas for freer lifestyles. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Abused' Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong risk deportation

Two Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong say chronic physical abuse by male family members prompted them to flee the...

23 Feb 2019 2:24 PM IST

It is believed Karatey played a major role in the recent attack on KDF troops in El Adde by the deployment of his suicide bombers, KDF said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Iran claims Pakistan role in bombing

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia deny any role in attacks in Iran.

20 Feb 2019 1:40 AM IST

US sanctions are economic war, says Hassan Rouhani

Hassan Rouhani spoke as he inaugurated the final phase of sprawling Persian Gulf Star refinery built in the Persian Gulf...

19 Feb 2019 1:53 AM IST

To defend our nation and territorial integrity, we will build all the weapons we will need, Hassan Rouhani told the Parliament in statements broadcast on state television.

US sanctions are 'economic war' on Iran says Hassan Rouhani

Iran's president has described the U.S. sanctions imposed on Iran as an economic war.

18 Feb 2019 4:52 PM IST

Jafari was addressing a large crowd gathered for the funeral of the victims of Wednesdays suicide bombing. (Photo:Twitter)

Iran condemns suicide bombing on its soil says Pakistan will pay high...

Twenty-seven of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards were killed in a suicide bombing near the border earlier this week.

17 Feb 2019 10:47 AM IST

Prince Mohammed bin Salman might meet Taliban

Pakistani officials expect top secret interaction to take place in Islamabad.

17 Feb 2019 3:35 AM IST

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's first visit to Pak delayed

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's arrival in Pakistan on his first official visit to the country has been delayed...

16 Feb 2019 11:34 AM IST

There has been a substantial increase in expenditure incurred by Air India on the maintenance.

Air India resumes flights to Iraq after 30 years

Flights were prevented by years of conflict in Iraq and sanctions against Saddam Hussein's regime after his invasion of...

15 Feb 2019 12:09 PM IST