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Saudi billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal was among those arrested by the anti-corruption commission. (Photo: Alwaleed_Talal | Twitter)World
Saudi princes, ex-ministers arrested, officials sacked in sweeping...

The crackdown was reported after a new anti-corruption commission was established by royal decree late Saturday.

5 Nov 2017 9:04 AM IST

The missile was destroyed near Riyadhs King Khaled international airport, which was functioning normally. (Photo: riyadh.airport.com)World
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile northeast of Riyadh: state...

State-run news channel Al-Ekhbariya said the missile 'was of limited size (and) no injuries or damage' were reported.

5 Nov 2017 8:09 AM IST

Saad Hariri is a vociferous critic of Iran, the powerful Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah and neighbour Syria which he blames for his fathers killing.World
Lebanese PM Saad Hariri resigns over threats

The 47-year-old Sunni politician's resignation comes less than a year after his government.

5 Nov 2017 2:29 AM IST

Protesters beat effigies of Trump with sticks in front of the former embassy compound while what appeared to be a dummy ballistic missile was put on display in a sign of defiance following new US sanctions. (Photo: AFP)World
Death to America: Iranian protesters burn US flag

Thousands of Iranians protested in Tehran against Trump's policies and to mark the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy...

4 Nov 2017 5:45 PM IST

The state syllabus textbooks were reviewed by the textbook review committee, headed by well-known writer Prof. Baraguru Ramachandrappa. After nearly a two-year exercise, the textbooks were introduced from this academic year.(Representational Image)World
Novel pulled down for being indecent,' unislamic: Saudi Arabia

The book chronicles one young woman's journey of self-discovery through Thursday get-togethers.

3 Nov 2017 2:56 PM IST

The woman claimed that the godman, who hails from Kundapur , was present in the house ,\ he said. According to the woman, Kumbhar left the house after which the godman raped her. (Representational Image)World
Rape girls in ripped jeans: Lawmaker

Nabih al-Wahsh, a prominent conservative, made the remarks during a TV panel show discussion debating a draft law on...

2 Nov 2017 12:42 AM IST

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt on June 5 severed ties with Qatar over accusations of supporting extremism and being too close to Shiite rival Iran, charges Doha has denied. (Representational Image | Photo: AP)World
Cancel Qatar's GCC membership,' says Bahrain's foreign minister

The GCC is a political and economic union including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait.

30 Oct 2017 4:45 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and Iran President Hassan Rouhani. (Photo: AP)World
US Iran debacle: President Hassan Rouhani declines meeting with Trump

An intention was expressed by the American side that was not approved by President Rouhani,' an official said.

30 Oct 2017 2:13 PM IST

The two sides discussed defence, investment, security, terrorism, consular matters, energy and technology cooperation, along with regional and other global issues of mutual interest. (Photo: MEAIndia)World
India, UAE deepen defence, security, trade ties

The two delegations expressed satisfaction at the great progress' achieved in the bilateral relationship.

30 Oct 2017 1:29 PM IST

Muslim women have their hands tied while the guillotine of divorce dangles, perpetually ready to drop at the whims of their husbands who enjoy undisputed power. (Photo: PTI, Representational Image)World
In a first, Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums from 2018

This comes as a landmark move that would open up the previously male-only venues to families.

30 Oct 2017 10:56 AM IST

To defend our nation and territorial integrity, we will build all the weapons we will need, Hassan Rouhani told the Parliament in statements broadcast on state television.World
Will continue to produce missiles: Iran

Recent Iranian missile launches have triggered US sanctions and accusations they violate the spirit of a 2015 nuclear...

30 Oct 2017 12:53 AM IST

Experts said ISIS, responsible for seven of the 10 deadliest attacks since 2012, was increasingly encouraging the use of knives and vehicles over firearms and explosives by their followers. (Photo: AP/Representational)World
ISIS 'executed' 116 In Syria town revenge campaign: Human Rights...

The majority of those killed were executed in the last two days before ISIS lost the town again.

23 Oct 2017 4:50 PM IST

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