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Skip breakfast to loose weight new study says. (Photo: Pexels)

Saudi Arabia arrests man for posting offensive breakfast video' with...

The woman, draped head-to-toe in Islamic niqab, is seen waving to the camera and feeding the man -- who was filming --...

11 Sept 2018 11:55 AM IST

The prisoners who desire to observe fast inform the authorities of the jail they are lodged in, said Abdul Rauf, Superintendent, Chanchalguda Central Prison. (Representational Image)

Egypt sentences 75 to death over clashes, journalist gets 5 years

In a statement, Amnesty condemned Saturday's death sentences and heavy prison terms after what it called a 'disgraceful...

9 Sept 2018 2:19 PM IST

It follows up on earlier construction in 2012 of a wall around the Israeli town of Metula next to the Lebanese border. (Representional Image)

Israel's new wall to stall Hezbollah

The odd spectacle played out this week as Israel continued work on a new concrete wall along its northern border with...

7 Sept 2018 1:05 AM IST

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement that about 100 people complained of feeling sick on Emirates Flight, which landed with at least 521 passengers shortly after 9 am EDT (1300 GMT) at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Their symptoms included cough and fever.

Emirates jet from Dubai lands in New York with 100 ill

The airplane involved was a double-deck Airbus A388 the world's largest passenger aircraft, according to...

6 Sept 2018 1:21 AM IST

In a statement, the airline said, Based on feedback from our customers, Emirates confirms we will continue to provide a Hindu meal option (Photo: File | Twitter)

10 passengers taken ill on Dubai-New York flight, being treated, says...

On arrival at JFK, the passengers were immediately checked by local health authorities and medical support was given.

5 Sept 2018 8:43 PM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

Saudi Arabia declares online satire punishable offence

Saudi Arabia will punish online satire that 'disrupts public order' with up to five years in prison, the public...

5 Sept 2018 10:59 AM IST

Most migrant workers would be able to leave the country without having to obtain permits from their employers under the law, said the International Labour Organization in a statement via its Doha office. (Photo: AP)

Qatar lifts exit visa system; workers can now leave without permits

Doha is keen to show it is tackling allegations of worker exploitation as it prepares to host the 2022 soccer World Cup.

5 Sept 2018 9:59 AM IST

Most migrant workers would be able to leave the country without having to obtain permits from their employers under the law, said the International Labour Organization in a statement via its Doha office. (Photo: AP)

Qatar lifts exit visa system; workers can now leave without permits

Doha is keen to show it is tackling allegations of worker exploitation as it prepares to host the 2022 soccer World Cup.

5 Sept 2018 9:59 AM IST

His group is at the heart of regional tensions, with Washington and Kabul long suspecting the Haqqanis of having links to Pakistans shadowy military establishment. (Photo: AFP)

Jalaluddin, Haqqani network founder, dies

Afghan Taliban announces his death after long illness'

5 Sept 2018 2:16 AM IST

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman...

4 Sept 2018 10:53 AM IST

Firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines' Prez apologises for cursing Obama, calls Trump good...

Duterte said his nation's relationship with US has since improved under Trump, who he described as 'good friend' who...

3 Sept 2018 1:27 PM IST

The Volkswagen I.D.R race car utilises 43kWh capacity lithium-ion battery pack and is based on the MEB platform. (Source: VW Motorsport)

Saudi women now head to race tracks after driving ban ends

For Saudi women, such adrenaline rushes were unimaginable just weeks ago.

28 Aug 2018 2:00 PM IST