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More than a trillion dollars of investment flows has fled emerging markets over the past 18 months. (Representational image)

Indian hits jackpot, wins USD 1.9 million in Abu Dhabi lottery

Anil Varghese Theveril, 50, who works in Kuwait, said he hit the jackpot on the ticket number that matches with his...

4 May 2018 11:56 AM IST

As of December 2017, the total number of apps on play store was recorded around a whopping 3.5 million. (Photo: PIxabay)

Iran minister says 'impossible' to block information by banning apps

'Even if we ban the use of software, other software will be found and information will start to circulate freely again,'...

1 May 2018 3:33 PM IST

In November, Netanyahu signalled that Israel would take military action in Syria when it sees fit as it seeks to ensure Iran-backed forces stay away from its territory. (Photo: File)

Have proof of Iran's secret nuclear weapons programme, says Israeli PM...

Benjamin Netanyahu accused Israel's main enemy Iran of lying about its nuclear ambitions.

1 May 2018 8:16 AM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L), meets with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan, April 30, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Pompeo says Israel, Palestinian peace still US priority

Pompeo said the United States is open to a two-state solution to the conflict if both parties agree, calling it a...

30 April 2018 4:15 PM IST

The latest attack could further escalate the coalitions military campaign. (Photo: Representational Image | AP)

Syrian army says enemy' rocket attacks on military bases, killed 26

In a news flash, state television said the missile attacks took place at 10.30 pm.

30 April 2018 12:21 PM IST

CIA chief Mike Pompeo

Mike Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, talks tough on Iran, Gulf dispute

Pompeo was meeting on Sunday with Saudi King Salman, whose country along with Bahrain and the UAE is embroiled in a row...

29 April 2018 12:05 PM IST

Relatives of 15-year-old Palestinian teenager Azzam Oweida gather around his body in the morgue of a hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on April 28, 2018, as he succumbed to his wounds a day after he was shot by Israeli forces in clashes along the Gaza border. (Photo: AFP)

Palestinian teen dies of wounds from Israel-Gaza border shooting:...

45 palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the Great March of Return on March 30, with more than 1,500...

28 April 2018 2:44 PM IST

The leaders of North and South Korea held a historic meeting along their border on Friday, vowing to pursue a peace treaty and the complete denuclearisation of their divided peninsula. (Photo: AP)

Iran says US unqualified' to play role in Korean detente

The foreign ministry said meeting between North and South Korea was 'responsible and effective step towards regional and...

28 April 2018 1:40 PM IST

In October 2017, a trial court had acquitted eight persons who were accused of providing logistic help and support to the bomber who blew himself at the Begumpet Task Force office building in October 2005. (Representational Image)

Turkey sentences 14 journalists over terror charges

The convicted journalists were earlier indicted in July 2016 for sponsoring the PKK, FETO and other terrorist groups...

26 April 2018 12:01 PM IST

Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani re-elects (Photo: AP)

Iran rejects any new nuclear deal proposed by US, France

Trump called the existing accord 'insane' and 'ridiculous', despite European pleas for him not to walk away.

26 April 2018 10:55 AM IST

Iran President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AFP)

US will face grave consequences on withdrawing from nuclear deal: Iran...

Rouhani said the Iranian nation and government will 'strongly resist' any plots by those who sit in the White House.

24 April 2018 4:37 PM IST

Such projects are the brainchild of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a self-styled liberal change agent who is the chief architect of the sweeping Vision 2030 reform programme. (Photo: AP)

Saudi king Salman to launch 'entertainment city' near Riyadh

The 334-sq km project in Qiddiya would rival Walt Disney and include high-end theme parks, motor sport facilities and...

24 April 2018 1:00 PM IST