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Three assailants, one with a pistol and two with AK-47 assault rifles, raided Iranian parliament, according to reports. (Photo: File/AFP)

12 dead, many injured in ISIS attacks on Iran's parliament, Khomeini...

There are also reports of a third attack at a metro station but it is not clear if these incidents are connected.

7 Jun 2017 11:54 AM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump backs Saudi-led efforts to isolate Qatar over terrorism...

The dispute comes less than a month after Trump visited Saudi Arabia and called for Muslim nations to unite against...

6 Jun 2017 8:46 PM IST

Egyptians in Qatar fear being swept up in Gulf crisis

Egyptians in Qatar fear being swept up in Gulf crisis

The Gulf countries have ordered Qatari diplomats and nationals out raising fears Qatar could reciprocate by expelling...

6 Jun 2017 6:57 PM IST

Bad weather had delayed the rocket from taking off three times this week.

Indian envoy confirms rocket hit his house in Kabul

The incident came at the time when Afghanistan is hosting Kabul Process summit amid extremely tight security days.

6 Jun 2017 6:13 PM IST

Emirates President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Photo: AP)

UAE demands guaranteed roadmap' before mending ties with Qatar

Along with neighbouring Saudi Arabia and its closest allies, the UAE severed relations with Qatar on Monday.

6 Jun 2017 3:35 PM IST

Jannah Hotels and Resorts said that so far, the cats have been employed at the hotels head office located in Abu Dhabi.

Hotel hires cats to help beat stress

Guests visiting the hotels can also play with the friendly cats who are quick to warm up to all, Gulf News reported.

6 Jun 2017 1:53 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Emirates' flights connecting Doha suspended after Saudi-Qatar row

Emirates said, the last flight from Dubai-Doha will leave at 2:30 am on June 6 while the last flight in the other...

5 Jun 2017 6:13 PM IST

Jannah Hotels and Resorts said that so far the cats have been employed at the hotels head office located in Abu Dhabi. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

UAE hotel follows 'office cat policy', hires 8 felines to help staff...

In the tourism, hospitality industry where long hours are common, pets help in maintaining a positive and motivated...

5 Jun 2017 5:43 PM IST

Qatar Airways. (Photo: AP)

Qatar Airways suspends all flights to Saudi Arabia after Gulf...

Several airlines from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt earlier announced they would no longer fly to Qatar.

5 Jun 2017 3:37 PM IST

President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef in Riyadh. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Arabia suspends Qatari troops participation in war in Yemen

Qatar is home to the sprawling al-Udeid Air Base which is home to the US military's Central Command and some 10,000...

5 Jun 2017 2:13 PM IST

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar denounces cut with Gulf nations, Egypt; calls move unjustified'

The Qatari foreign ministry said that the measures were based on false and baseless claims.

5 Jun 2017 1:44 PM IST

The Etihad Airways pilot was praised for his compassionate actions. (Photo: Etihad Airways UK)

Etihad to suspend flights to Qatar amid Gulf diplomatic rift

The airline is providing a full refund on unused tickets and free rebooking to nearest alternate Etihad Airways...

5 Jun 2017 12:18 PM IST