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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias

RIYADH, JUL 27: Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed militias, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Ministry of Defense Read More

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

ISLAMABAD, JUL 27: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet US President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face talks since the Read More

Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea

Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, JUL 27: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday warned that his country would respond to a deadly attack by Ukraine on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea.Read More

Modi announces panel to overhaul India’s exam system after protests

Modi announces panel to overhaul India's exam system after protests

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India’s examination system, following days of youth Read More

UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions

UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions

NEW YORK: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the removal of all sanctions imposed on Syria during the era of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as he concluded a Read More

Romania slams Russia as third drone shot down

Romania slams Russia as third drone shot down

Bucharest, JUL 26: Romania on Sunday said it was summoning Russia’s ambassador after the NATO member’s military shot down the third drone in as many days in the country bordering Read More