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Other Gulf countries are expected to implement their own VAT scheme in the coming years. (Representational)

Tax-free promiseland disappearing: UAE, Saudi to impose VAT from 2018

Along with higher education in UAE, VAT will apply to food, clothes, electronics, gasoline, phone, water, electricity...

27 Dec 2017 3:20 PM IST

The stalemated war has killed more than 10,000 civilians and pushed the Arab worlds poorest country to the brink of famine. (Photo: AP)

Yemen: Saudi-led coalition airstrike kills 25, including children

The attack, which wounded at least 30 others, is part of an air campaign against Iran-backed rebels, known as Houthis.

27 Dec 2017 9:55 AM IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu gives a press conference at his Jerusalem office. (Photo: AFP)

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to be tour guide to Christian pilgrims

A Christmas Eve video showed Benjamin Netanyahu against the backdrop of East Jerusalem which has Jewish, Christian and...

25 Dec 2017 2:46 PM IST

The annual scouts parade in Bethlehem will march through Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, built over the spot where tradition says Mary gave birth to Jesus and where celebrations will culminate with midnight mass. (Photo: AFP)

Trump has ruined Xmas for Bethlehem with Jerusalem move, tension...

Dozens of groups have pulled out of planned visits to Bethlehem after being scared off by the announcement and...

24 Dec 2017 2:02 PM IST

Clashes heavily damaged part of the Church of the Holy Belt and left another section burned, and the road leading to it remains punctured by a huge crater. (Photo: AFP)

Its Christmas after all: War-torn Syria picks up pieces, enjoys...

Many of its 800,000 residents fled when war erupted, but tens of thousands have trickled back, including to the Old...

21 Dec 2017 9:11 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AFP)

Netanyahu calls UN house of lies' before Jerusalem vote

Netanyahu, in his speech, thanked Trump and Haley for their brave and uncompromising stance.'

21 Dec 2017 8:26 PM IST

The three officials sanctioned by US in Iran had important logistics roles in al Qaeda, which is officially designated by the United States and the United Nations as a global terrorist organization. (Photo: AFP)

Al-Qaeda propaganda chief in Yemen killed in US air strikes

Strikes came as Washington revealed that US forces have carried out more than 120 air strikes against jihadists in...

21 Dec 2017 8:02 PM IST

Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu apologises for mocking Israeli reporter

Netanyahu mimicked veteran journalist Moshe Nussbaum of Channel 2 News.

21 Dec 2017 2:38 PM IST

The US calls on Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to stop arming and enabling the Houthis violent actions against Yemens neighbours, including Saudi Arabia. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

US condemns missile attack on Riyadh allegedly by Iran-backed Houthis

Houthi rebels seized the Yemeni capital Sana'a from the globally-recognised government in 2014.

20 Dec 2017 1:25 PM IST

The selfie Sarah Idan had shared.

Miss Iraq recounts threats due to selfie

Idan and Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, took the picture during a pre-pageant photo shoot in Las Vegas.

19 Dec 2017 1:25 AM IST

The official confirmed the victims name as Rebecca Dykes but could not elaborate on the exact circumstances of her death. (Photo: AFP)

Lebanon: British woman employed at UK embassy found murdered

Our first impression is that it's not politically motivated,' says the official, who is involved in the investigation.

18 Dec 2017 4:37 PM IST

Kim has won admirers for his vocal criticism of Israel and his jibes about the controversial American policy shift on Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP)

Supreme leader, supreme discounts: Gaza eatery gives offs to N Koreans

Kim responded by calling Trump a dotard' and slamming his decision as a reckless, wicked act.'

18 Dec 2017 10:34 AM IST