Home » World » Middle East

Middle East - Page 131

The crackdown on Saudi Arabias women activists may appear contradictory to the crown princes sweeping reforms, but analysts say it fits in line with the enduring top-down vision. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Saudi Arabia passes new law to criminalise sexual harassment

The new law would introduce prison term of up to five years, maximum penalty of 300,000 riyals (USD 80,000).

30 May 2018 6:59 PM IST

The US-led coalition has carried out several deadly strikes against Syrian government forces and allied fighters in recent months. (Photo: AFP)

US-led strike hits key military positions in east Syria: State media

A military source of forces allied to Syria's govt said the strikes had targeted two regime military positions near a...

24 May 2018 1:19 PM IST

Pompeo said the US will monitor Tehrans regional activities, restrict its influence in the Middle East and ensure that it never acquires a nuclear weapon. (Photo: ANI)

Iran prefers pre-nuke deal era, even as it resumes uranium production

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had said that it will 'crush' Iran with military pressure and by imposing...

23 May 2018 12:22 PM IST

The crackdown on Saudi Arabias women activists may appear contradictory to the crown princes sweeping reforms, but analysts say it fits in line with the enduring top-down vision. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Only voice allowed is voice of State: Saudi arrests 10 women's rights...

The arrest comes one month before the kingdom is slated to lift its driving ban on women.

23 May 2018 11:37 AM IST

Footage posted online showed the plane leaving a trail of flame along the runway as it skidded on its nose before screeching to a halt. (Photo: AFP)

53 injured as Saudi Arabian Airlines â€‹jet makes emergency landing

The Saudia aircraft was travelling from the Muslim holy city of Medina to Dhaka with 151 people on board, but had to be...

22 May 2018 3:16 PM IST

CIA chief Mike Pompeo

Commander says Iran's people will punch US Secretary of State in mouth

'History has shown that with attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki America is the top criminal with regard to missiles,'...

22 May 2018 2:30 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu brandished a rectangular piece of dark green metal which he called a piece of that Iranian drone, or whats left of it, after we shot it down. (Photo: File)

Netanyahu hails US policy on Iran, calls on world to back

'We call on the entire international community to join this American position,' Netanyahu said.

22 May 2018 10:57 AM IST

Later, they find jobs there and obtain a job visa, such criminals stay there for years at a stretch, avoiding local law enforcement agencies. (Representational Image)

UAE launches 10-year residency visa programme for exceptional talents'

The decision is in line with the country's position as a primary destination for international investors and global...

21 May 2018 3:27 PM IST

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. (Photo: AP)

Iran says Europe's support for global nuclear deal is not enough

The EU leaders have pledged to try to keep Iran's oil trade and investment flowing, but conceded that would not be easy.

21 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

Aziza al-Yousef

7 women lawyers held before Saudi driving ban lifted

Country alleges those detained were arrested for trying to undermine security.

20 May 2018 12:40 AM IST

Cheriyan said he decided to build the mosque after he saw workers taking taxis to go to the nearest mosque.(Photo: AFPâ€‰)

Christian businessman from India gifts mosque to Muslim workers in UAE

Saji Cheriyan, 49, who hails from Kerala's Kayamkulam, built the mosque for Muslim workers living in a worker...

17 May 2018 2:53 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Guatemalas embassy in Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP)

Guatemala opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem after US move

The US and Guatemalan moves break with decades of international consensus.

16 May 2018 2:53 PM IST