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Departures surged in 2014 when conflict in Libya worsened and more than 650,000 migrants have crossed the central Mediterranean since then. (Photo: AP)

100 migrants may have drowned near Tripoli: Libyan coastguard

Migrants from Libya try to cross to Europe by sea in flimsy inflatable boats provided by smugglers that often get...

29 Jun 2018 5:20 PM IST

ISIS (Photo: Representational)

Iraq executes 12 ISIS terrorists on death row in retaliation to...

Executions on Thursday came shortly after Abadi ordered 'immediate' implementation of death sentences of hundreds of...

29 Jun 2018 3:14 PM IST

Government forces have been ramping up their bombardment of rebel-held areas of the south since June 19, and allied Russian warplanes carried out their first raids on the region in a year on June 23.

22 killed in air strikes on southern Syria: monitor

'At least 35 Russian air strikes hit the town of Al-Mseifra,' Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

28 Jun 2018 4:13 PM IST

A woman drives a car in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a campaign to defy Saudi Arabias ban on women driving. (Photo: AP)

Saudi woman reporter leaves country after being probed for 'indecent...

Clip sparked torrent of criticism from arch-conservatives on social media, with Arabic hashtag 'naked woman driving in...

28 Jun 2018 12:30 PM IST

The surface-to-surface missile was launched with the help of a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal at 9.48 am, defence sources said.(Photo: PTI | Representational)

2 Israeli missiles strike near Damascus airport: Syrian state media

Head of Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman said that Israeli missiles hit arms depots for Hezbollah...

26 Jun 2018 4:24 PM IST

Criticism against women driving has largely been muted since since King Salman announced last year that they would be allowed to drive. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi women begin driving from today as ban ends

The announcement lifting the ban was first made in September, 2017.

24 Jun 2018 12:08 PM IST

Her husband is himself under investigation on suspicion of corruption offences. (Photo: AP)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud: Justice...

She, aide falsely declared there were no cooks at prime minister's official residence, ordered from outside caterers at...

21 Jun 2018 6:05 PM IST

Multiple ground assaults and a deluge of air strikes shrank the Islamic State groups caliphate to a rump and decimated its fighters in 2016 but the organisation remains a potential threat.

Air strike on east Syria kills nearly 40 pro-regime fighters

Syrian state media reported the attack overnight accusing the US-led coalition but the Pentagon denied responsibility.

18 Jun 2018 3:51 PM IST

People attend Eid al-Fitr prayers outside of Shah-e-Dushamshera mosque in Kabul. Taliban, an insurgent group who fight against NATO and Afghanistans government, announced that they will start a 3-day ceasefire, starting in the first day of Eid al-Fitr. (Photo: AP)

Ceasefire agreement with Taliban marks Eid celebrations in Afghanistan

This is the first time the Taliban had declared a nationwide ceasefire in the nearly 17-year conflict.

15 Jun 2018 4:45 PM IST

Rescue workers were still searching under the rubble for survivors. (Photo: AFP)

38 killed in air strikes in Syria's Idlib, says human rights monitor

The death toll is expected to increase as some of the 50 injured in strikes were in critical condition.

8 Jun 2018 9:13 PM IST

ISIS (Photo: Representational)

IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics

At least 7 people were dead, 20 were wounded, which came shortly after the body of religious leaders issued decree...

5 Jun 2018 3:58 PM IST

During the investigation, it was revealed that the money is being funnelled to an unknown destination through hawala agent in Sowcarpet.

Indian hits jackpot in UAE, wins Rs 18 crore in lottery

Dickson Kattithara Abraham, who lives in Nigeria, had purchased the ticket in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi.

3 Jun 2018 2:22 PM IST