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Saudi King Salman. (Photo: AP)

Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia cut ties with Qatar; cite security...

Saudi Arabia cut all land air and sea contacts with Qatar and urges all brotherly countries and companies to do the...

5 Jun 2017 9:18 AM IST

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (Photo: AFP)

India welcome to play role in reconstruction of Syria: Prez Assad

He said India and Syria could learn from each other and work towards building a genuine coalition' against terrorism.

5 Jun 2017 8:35 AM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

Iran says Trump's Paris climate pact withdrawal will isolate US

'The global community must compel new US administration to implement its international commitments precisely and...

4 Jun 2017 12:21 PM IST

A low-intensity blast took place in a car in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving one person injured. (Photo

Iran: Huge explosion at hypermarket injures 35

The walls of the store have collapsed because of the force of the blast which also damaged nearby shops and houses.

3 Jun 2017 5:15 PM IST

Afghans pray during the funeral of a victim who died in Wednesdays massive bombing, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday. Afghans mourned the loss of family members, friends and colleagues on Thursday, a day after the truck bomb exploded in the capital leaving at least 90 people dead and more than 450 others wounded in one of the worst extremist attacks since the drawdown of foreign forces from Afghanistan in 2014. (Photo: AP)

Gunshots as Kabul protesters clash with police over deadly bombing

The bombing during the holy month of Ramadan highlighted the ability of militants to strike even in the capital's most...

2 Jun 2017 3:41 PM IST

Police spotted a stolen sports utility vehicle used to carry out terrorist and criminal crimes and then took necessary action. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Saudi blast car that killed 2 carried munitions: Interior ministry

Police found firearms and ammunition some of which exploded as a result of the blaze, the ministry said.

2 Jun 2017 1:42 PM IST

Suicide bomb blast in Baluchistan. (Photo: AP)

19 dead in bombing in Syria's Daraa province: monitor

Syrian forces have been occasionally accused of planting explosives to target opposition fighters.

2 Jun 2017 12:21 PM IST

A Philippine Marine guards communication equipment, high-powered firearms, including a 50-caliber machinegun, ammunitions, uniforms, and black ISIS-style flags Tuesday in Marawi city southern Philippines.

ISIS news agency founder killed, says Kin

The militant group itself has not reported the death of the founder of Aamaq news agency, Baraa Kadek.

2 Jun 2017 1:36 AM IST

According to Keegans older sister, near whose house he committed suicide after murdering (Representational image)Francina.

Palestinian woman stabs Israeli soldier; gets shot, wounded by army

The attack comes just before the 50th anniversary of the 6-Day War in which Israel occupied Gaza Strip, West Bank,...

1 Jun 2017 3:32 PM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: AP)

Philippines Prez Duterte says ISIS responsible for Mindanao island...

He said Islamist militants being driven out of Iraq and Syria were seeking a new base and the siege of Marawi City was...

1 Jun 2017 3:24 PM IST

(Photo: Representational/ AP)

Philippine airstrike kills 11 soldiers in 'friendly fire'

Military spokesman Brig Gen Restituto Padilla said a Marchetti S-211 jet was on a bombing run over militant positions in...

1 Jun 2017 9:29 AM IST

The helicopter was carrying a delegation, headed by a major-general, which was inspecting the Senoba region. (Photo: Representational/ AFP)

13 Turkish troops die in helicopter crash near Iraq border

The crash occurred in the border province of Sirnak, where Turkish troops are engaged in operations against Kurdish...

1 Jun 2017 9:22 AM IST