MIDDLE EAST

India, Bahrain call on global community to reject use of terrorism against other countries

9:05 pm August 25, 2019

Manama: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India and Bahrain on Sunday called on the international community to reject the use of terrorism against other countries as both sides agreed to further enhance cooperation in the field of security and counter-terrorism. A joint statement, issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Hamad […]

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Top Iranian official lands at G-7 summit in surprise visit

8:57 pm August 25, 2019

BIARRITZ: A top Iranian official paid an unannounced visit Sunday to the G-7 summit and headed straight to the building where leaders of the world’s major democracies have been debating how to handle the country’s nuclear ambitions. The surprise arrival of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif came just two days after his meeting with […]

PM Modi launches USD 4.2 mn redevelopment project of iconic Hindu temple in Bahrain

2:25 pm August 25, 2019

Manama: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the USD 4.2 million redevelopment project of the 200-year-old Lord Sri Krishna temple in the Bahraini capital. Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the key Gulf nation, offered prayers at the Shreenathji Temple in Manama, the oldest temple in the region, and also the prasad’ […]

Iran imposes sanctions on US think tank

11:45 pm August 24, 2019

Dubai: Iran’s Foreign Ministry has imposed sanctions on the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its CEO for its role in promoting sanctions and “economic terrorism” against Iran. The think tank, which led criticism in Washington of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A […]

Minister: Turkish-US command room for northeast Syria active

11:17 pm August 24, 2019

Istanbul: Turkey’s official Anadolu news agency is quoting the country’s defense minister as saying that a joint operation room with the United States has begun its activities as part of a deal for a safe zone in northeastern Syria. Hulusi Akar said Saturday two generals from Turkey and the US were in charge of the center in […]