Middle East

At least 15 migrants dead as boats sink off Greece

At least 15 people including six children have died after their boats sank off the Greek islands of Farmakonisi and Kalolimnos early Friday, with dozens of other migrants reported missing, the coastguard said.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:19 PM IST

Synagogue visit: Pope Francis denounces violence done in God's name

Pope Francis denounced all violence committed in the name of God during a visit to Rome's main synagogue on Sunday, joining the oldest Jewish community in the diaspora in a sign of interfaith friendship at a time of religiously-inspired attacks around the globe.

Jan 17, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

Allah allows Muslims to rape non-Muslim women in order to humiliate them, claims Islamic professor

A female Islamic professor has claimed that Allah has allowed Muslim men to rape non-Muslim women in order to 'humiliate' them, report stated.

Jan 17, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons: Netanyahu

Talking tough, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned Iran that Israel would not allow it to acquire nuclear weapons even as he accused Tehran of destabilising the region and spreading terrorism globally.

Jan 17, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Indonesian minister to Middle East in hope of easing Saudi-Iran rift

Indonesia wants to mediate between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the hope of preserving peace in the Middle East, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday, warning that the impact of war between the neighbours would have a global impact.

Jan 12, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Two Middle East refugees arrested in US on terrorism charges

Two men from the Middle East who came to the United States as refugees more than three years ago were arrested on federal charges in California and Texas involving international terrorism, the US officials said on Thursday.

Jan 08, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Gold price hits 7-week high as worries over China hurt stocks

Gold hit a seven-week high on Wednesday, extending gains for a third session as persistent concerns over the Chinese economy battered stock markets, while tensions simmered in the Korean peninsula and the Middle East.

Jan 06, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Yen extends rally on China, Middle East worries

The yen rose on Tuesday as traders sought safety in the low-risk currency on anxiety about sluggish global growth.

Jan 06, 2016, 02:30 AM IST

Oil down; China, Wall Street tumble erase early rally on Middle East

Oil prices weakened on Monday in volatile trade.

Jan 05, 2016, 03:27 AM IST

Israel - The only country that terror group ISIS fears

There is one country in the world that the dreaded terror group Islamic State is scared of.

Jan 03, 2016, 20:54 PM IST

Germany's influx of refugees is an opportunity: Angela Merkel

German society and the economy stand to benefit from the influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, repeating her optimistic mantra "we can do this".

Dec 31, 2015, 09:34 AM IST

Islamic State persecution of Christians, Yazidis, a genocide: Hillary Clinton

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Tuesday said that Islamic State violence against Christians, Iraqi Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle East was genocide.

Dec 30, 2015, 09:02 AM IST

How RSS spreading its wings even in Middle East where 'shakhas' are banned

The Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is spreading its even in Middle East by estabhishing its overseas unit Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS).

Dec 22, 2015, 16:09 PM IST

UN mulls ''light'' options to monitor possible Syria truce: Envoys

The United Nations is mulling "light touch" options for monitoring a possible ceasefire in Syria that would keep its risks to a minimum by relying largely on Syrians already on the ground, diplomatic sources said.

Dec 22, 2015, 11:20 AM IST

Bashar al-Assad allies Russia, Iran in Mideast resurgence

After years of waning influence, Russia and Iran made a dramatic comeback in the Middle East in 2015 as they threw their support behind Syria`s embattled President Bashar al-Assad.

Dec 21, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

Two suspected of links to Paris attacks arrested in Austria refugee centre

Two people have been arrested at a refugee centre in the Austrian city of Salzburg on suspicion of being connected to last month`s Paris attacks, the Salzburg prosecutors` office said on Wednesday.

Dec 16, 2015, 20:34 PM IST

Growing air pollution in India, China: NASA

India, China and the Middle East, with their fast-growing economies and expanding industry, have seen growing air pollution, according to NASA scientists who tracked the trends over the last decade in various regions and 195 cities around the globe.

Dec 15, 2015, 22:13 PM IST

Obama warns Islamic State leaders: `You are next`

US President Barack Obama voiced fresh determination to destroy the Islamic State on Monday, vowing to kill the group`s leaders and win back territory in the Middle East.

Dec 15, 2015, 04:30 AM IST