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The SU-25 came down in an area of northern Idlib province that has seen heavy air strikes and fighting on the ground between Syrias government forces backed by Russia and Iran, and rebel groups opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AP)

Syrian rebels shoot down Russian warplane, kill pilot on ground

Rebels said the downed warplane had taken part in strikes that targeted civilian convoys fleeing along a major Syrian...

4 Feb 2018 2:33 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)

Iran wants to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site': Benjamin...

Israel's military has also issued a series of warnings to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite militia backed by Iran.

29 Jan 2018 5:40 PM IST

The map, made by Strava Labs, shows the movements of its app users around the world, indicating the intensity of travel along a given path -- a direct visualization of Stravas global network of athletes, it says. (Photo: Strava)

Exercise-tracking app releases information on US, allied military...

The Department of Defense said it is reviewing' the situation.

29 Jan 2018 4:54 PM IST

US Special counsel Robert Muellers team wants to question US President Donald Trump as part of the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, media reports said on Tuesday.

Kabul declares mourning as blast toll crosses 100

Kabul remained on high alert as the presidential palace declared a national day of mourning for today, with flags flying...

29 Jan 2018 12:58 AM IST

Al-Waleed bin Talal

Saudi's Warren Buffett' for Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal free

The terms of his release were not clear. The Saudi information ministry did not respond to requests for comment.

28 Jan 2018 1:14 AM IST

A relative of a victim is helped as he cries after a deadly suicide attack in Kabul on Saturday, when a bomb placed in an ambulance exploded killing at least 95 persons and wounding over 100. The attack has been claimed by the Taliban. (Photo: AP)

Taliban blast kills 95 in Kabul

Bomb-laden ambulance cleared one check post, exploded at the second

28 Jan 2018 12:57 AM IST

US Vice-President Mike Pence

Mike Pence in Jerusalem hopes for new era' despite snub

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas is refusing to meet Mr Pence.

23 Jan 2018 2:04 AM IST

Trinh Xuan Thanh

Vietnam oil executive jailed for life

The former head of state-run Petro Vietnam Construction was sentenced to 14 years for mismanagement and life in prison...

23 Jan 2018 1:21 AM IST

At least four gunmen attacked Kabuls landmark Intercontinental Hotel. (Photo: AFP/Twitter)

Help us before they kill us: Man begs on phone as gunmen storm Kabul...

Ministry of interior spokesman Najib Danish confirmed that several attackers had entered the hotel and one has been...

21 Jan 2018 12:08 AM IST

Hamas, which rules the territory, held Ahmad Said Barhoum for several months without trial before handing him over to the family, several of whose members belong to the Islamist movement. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Gaza family 'executes' its member for passing info on Hamas to Israel

The shooting was attended by family members of the three Hamas militants killed in an Israeli air raid in the 2014 Gaza...

20 Jan 2018 11:42 AM IST

File photo of the Indian Embassy in Kabul.

Rocket lands in Indian Embassy in Kabul, no casualties

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said there was no fire and no casualties were reported in the...

16 Jan 2018 6:58 AM IST

Qatari Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani

Qatari sheikh says he is being detained' in UAE

He is seen by some as a potential challenger to the Qatari leadership.

16 Jan 2018 3:29 AM IST