Sweden coping with refugee inflow, may use prisons as housing
Sweden could use empty prisons and army barracks as emergency shelter for record numbers of refugees arriving in the Nordic country, the government said on Friday.
Sep 25, 2015, 20:37 PM IST
Russian Putin opens Moscow's largest mosque, warns against extremists
President Vladimir Putin opened Moscow`s new grand mosque on Wednesday, urging Russia`s Islamic leaders to stand against extremism at a time when some 2,400 Russians are fighting with Islamic State in the Middle East.
Sep 24, 2015, 00:38 AM IST
French legend Eric Cantona pledges to 'house and feed' refugee family for two years
French football legend Eric Cantona has said that he will house and feed refugees for at 'at least two years'.
Sep 23, 2015, 11:22 AM IST
Moscow says about 2,400 Russians fighting with Islamic State: RIA
About 2,400 Russian nationals are fighting with Islamic State militants, Russia`s First Deputy Director of Federal Security Sergei Smirnov was reported as saying on Friday.
Sep 18, 2015, 14:25 PM IST
Pope wears cross of slain Iraqi priest
Pope Francis revealed Thursday that he now wears a cross that belonged to a Iraqi priest who was wearing it when he was slain for his faith.
Sep 17, 2015, 22:18 PM IST
Know all about European migrant crisis in 90 seconds- Watch
For many, the term European migrant crisis was just another jargon until the death of the three-year-old Syrian kid Aylan Kurdi, whose heartbreaking pictures jolted the world out of apathy, leading the countries to throw open the borders and pour in double the amount of aid for refugees.
Sep 16, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Hungary police say 367 migrants entered Tuesday, all arrested
More than 367 migrants crossed illegally into Hungary on Tuesday, the first day after the country introduced tough laws on authorised entry, and all were arrested, police said Wednesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 12:21 PM IST
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-Mumbai 2006 local train blast’s culprits will be sentenced in the court today.
Sep 14, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
It is 'grave sin' to flee to Europe, IS warns refugees
The Islamic State terrorist group has indicated that Syrian refugees fleeing to Europe are committing a grave sin because "the land of the Cross is governed by laws of atheism and indecency".
Sep 11, 2015, 03:05 AM IST
E-commerce in Middle East to reach $4.9 billion in 2015
The rapidly evolving e-commerce in the Middle East has grown tremendously over the last decade and its value is expected to reach USD 4.9 billion this year.
Aug 11, 2015, 16:08 PM IST
Middle East digital economy expected to double by 2018: Report
It indicates that organisations are observing unforeseen benefits to their business performance as a result of increasing the accessibility of information across organisations.
Jul 13, 2015, 14:03 PM IST
Middle East,Africa smartphone market to top 155m units in 2015
Smartphone shipments to Middle East and Africa are set to reach 155 million units in 2015 after increasing 66 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter to cross 36 million units, according to latest figures.
Jul 13, 2015, 14:01 PM IST
Oil prices higher on Middle East unrest
Oil prices rose on Monday as fresh tensions in Yemen and Iraq raised concerns about a supply disruption in the crude-rich Middle East, analysts said.
May 18, 2015, 19:16 PM IST
Sensex tanks to 6-1/2-month low on rupee, reform bill worries
The NSE Nifty index also ended with a loss of 39.70 points or 0.49 percent at 8,057.30 -- its weakest close since December 17 last year.
May 07, 2015, 16:05 PM IST
Smartphone supply to Middle East, Africa up by 83% in 2014
Smartphone shipments to the Middle East and Africa saw an unprecedented year-on-year growth of 83 percent in 2014, according to a report.
Apr 28, 2015, 13:55 PM IST
Oil hits 2015 high on Yemen worry; US gasoline at November peaks
Crude oil prices settled up 3 percent on Thursday, hitting 2015 highs, while U.S. gasoline reached 5-month peaks after Saudi Arabia and its allies maintained a bombing blitz in Yemen that heightened concerns about the security of Middle East oil supplies.
Apr 24, 2015, 01:48 AM IST
Apollo Hospitals receives Golden Peacock Award in Dubai
Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals Enterprise which views the Middle East as an important part of its global strategy, has been bestowed with the 'Golden Peacock' Award here for their business excellence in healthcare.
Apr 22, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
IMF slashes growth forecast for Mideast oil exporters
The International Monetary Fund slashed growth forecasts Tuesday for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) oil exporters over a steep drop in crude prices, raging conflicts and continued uncertainty.
Apr 14, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
Qatar`s economy grows more than 6% in 2014
Shrugging off any fears regarding the oil price slump, the energy-rich Gulf economy expanded by 6.2 percent last year, according to the ministry of development planning and statistics.
Apr 05, 2015, 17:12 PM IST
Oil falls more than $1 as Middle East supply fears ease
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Friday as worries receded over the threat of disruptions to Middle East supplies due to Saudi Arabia-led air strikes in Yemen.
Mar 27, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
