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Two Emirati passenger planes en route to Bahrain Monday in the latest incident between the Gulf rivals. (Representaional Image)

UAE: Qatar intercepted 2 planes

Qatar denied that the first plane had been intercepted, but there was no immediate denial from Doha for the second...

16 Jan 2018 3:17 AM IST

It also follows two complaints by Qatar to the United Nations about Emirati military aircraft allegedly violating its international airspace amid the diplomatic crisis. (Photo: Representational | AP)

UAE says Qatar fighter jets intercept flight; Doha denies

The claim could further escalate tensions between Qatar and the four Arab nations that have been boycotting it for...

15 Jan 2018 4:52 PM IST

An AFP photographer at the site of the bombing said many ambulances had gathered and security forces had been deployed in large numbers. (Photo: AFP)

Baghdad: 2nd suicide bombing in 3 days, 38 dead, over 135 injured

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but most such attacks in Iraq are the work of the Islamic State jihadist...

15 Jan 2018 12:39 PM IST

The meeting was called in the wake of Trumps December 6 declaration on Jerusalem that deeply angered the Palestinians. (Photo: AP)

Palestinian president denounces Trump's peace efforts as slap of the...

'We said no' to Trump, we will not accept your project',' Abbas said in a meeting of Palestinian leaders on how to face...

15 Jan 2018 11:09 AM IST

The tunnel began east of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel some 180 metres, then continued into Egypt for an unspecified length, with no exit point detected. (Photo: AP)

Israel destroys Hamas tunnel under Gaza, says it was intended for...

Israeli military spokesman said tunnel belonged to Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and was intended for attacks as...

14 Jan 2018 2:55 PM IST

The showroom offers a wide selection of vehicles from various makes and is staffed by women only. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia gets its first woman only' car showroom

In late 2017, King Salman gave Saudi women the right to drive, abolishing an almost three-decade ban based on religious...

12 Jan 2018 11:36 AM IST

The commitment is in addition to the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund of USD 40 million over five years. (Photo: PTI/File)

Israel to invest USD 68.6 million to boost cooperation with India

Netanyahu would be arriving in Mumbai on Wednesday in the evening where he would be meeting with the Indian Jewish...

11 Jan 2018 4:31 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus son has been caught on tape seemingly drunk outside a strip club talking about a key natural gas deal, leading to political fallout on Tuesday.

Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair Netanyahu seen on strip club' tape

Benjamin Netanyahu's son has been caught on tape seemingly drunk outside a strip club.

10 Jan 2018 7:14 AM IST

Prize Money (Representational Image)

Indian wins $3.2 million prize money

Nair wants to travel the world with his family.

9 Jan 2018 3:27 AM IST

Moshe, 11, was two when his parents were killed in the Mumbai attacks at Nariman House by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. (Photo: File | PTI)

26/11 attack survivor Moshe Holtzberg emotional, excited about Mumbai...

Moshe Holtzberg said he is excited as well as emotional as he prepares for his 'homecoming' during the 4 day visit to...

8 Jan 2018 4:17 PM IST

Trumps recognition of Jerusalem has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies, who say it is a blow to peace efforts and risks sparking more violence in the region. (Photo: File/Representational)

Arab league to lobby UN to recognise Palestine with East Jerusalem as...

Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and...

7 Jan 2018 1:44 PM IST

Saudi Arabia in 2017 rounded up dozens of royal family members, current and former senior officials in a crackdown on corruption that has also strengthened the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Photo: File)

11 Saudi princes protesting crackdown on austerity, utility bills...

They were also demanding compensation for a death sentence issued against a relative at the royal gathering.

6 Jan 2018 7:04 PM IST