Muslim holy month

Car bomb in central Baghdad kills 13, claimed by Islamic State: Security sources

The bombing targeted the Karrada district, which was hit by a massive truck bomb in July 2016 that killed at least 324 people, the deadliest attack in Iraq.

May 30, 2017, 12:27 PM IST

Philippines puts city on lockdown over fears of militant infiltration

Duterte imposed martial law last week on Mindanao where both Marawi and Iligan are located, to quell the unrest and wipe out militancy.
 

May 29, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Rex Tillerson declines to host Ramadan reception

Since 1999, Tillerson's five predecessors have hosted either an Iftar dinner to break the fast, or an Eid ul-Fitr reception at the end of the month-long holiday. 

May 28, 2017, 10:07 AM IST