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. Hassan Firuzabadi, senior military advisor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was responding to questions from local media on the recent arrest of environmentalists. (Photo: File)

West used lizards' to spy on Iran's nuke programme: Ayatollah...

'The West had often used tourists, scientists and environmentalists to spy on Iran.'

14 Feb 2018 4:28 PM IST

Mr Rouhani is due to leave for India on Thursday to discuss the latest regional and global developments. (Photo: File)

Following Modi's invitation, Hassan Rouhani to visit India this week

Hassan Rouhani was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017.

12 Feb 2018 8:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met with industry leaders of the Gulf and West Asia region at the India-Oman business meeting here during which he pitched India as an attractive destination to do business. (Photo: Twitter/ @MEAIndia)

Pitching India as business destination, Modi attends India-Oman meet

The two leaders discussed intensification of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

12 Feb 2018 1:10 PM IST

Trump questions Israel's interest in making peace with Palestine

Trump's comment about Israel mark rare criticism who has publicly sparred with the Palestinians while forging warm ties...

12 Feb 2018 10:53 AM IST

Narendra Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine, has reached Ramallah amid heightened tensions in the region after US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

Modi's visit comfort prize' for Palestinians amid growing Indo-Israel...

India has consistently voted in favour of resolutions supporting Palestinian cause at international forums.

10 Feb 2018 4:45 PM IST

The exchange of fire was the most serious between arch foes Israel and Iran since the start of the civil war in Syria in 2011. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Israeli fighter jet crashes after attacking 'Iranian targets', pilots...

Israel has repeatedly warned in recent weeks against the presence of Iranian forces in neighbouring Syria.

10 Feb 2018 1:31 PM IST

Narendra Modi (R), the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine, is reaching Ramallah on Saturday amid heightened tensions. (Photo: AP)

Modi capable of mending Israel-Palestine ties: Prez Mahmoud Abbas

The Palestinian leader on several occasions has stressed on a possible role for New Delhi in the Middle East peace...

9 Feb 2018 1:49 PM IST

A member of the Syrian civil defence carries the body of a child out of a rubble in a house that was hit by a air strike in the rebel-held town of Jisreen. (Photo:AFP)

US-led coalition strikes on Syria force kill 100

Flare-up sparked by attack on Kurdish SDF positions.

9 Feb 2018 12:14 AM IST

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Bengaluru man hits jackpot, wins USD 1 mn in Dubai Duty Free...

Patrick Anderson, an American national from Missouri won a Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (White) in Series 1677 with ticket...

7 Feb 2018 2:36 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

For nationalism: Palestinian man kills pregnant Israeli ex-girlfriend

A media blackout had been long been imposed on the case.

5 Feb 2018 5:09 PM IST

Besides bilateral engagements, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address members of the Indian community at the Dubai Opera House. (Photo: File)

With an eye on UAE: Modi prepares for visit to boost ties

PM Modi will be in the UAE on February 10 and 11 and will address the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.

5 Feb 2018 4:45 PM IST

But Trumps arrival in the White House a year ago, and his regular denunciations of the deal with Iran and the country in general, cooled their ardour. (Photo: File)

Iran lashes out at Trump, accuses US of destabilizing market, oil...

Trump is trying to destabilise market conditions for those who want to work in Iran.'

4 Feb 2018 6:33 PM IST