Middle East News

Attacks leave three dead, over 40 injured in Iraq

In a continuation of the string of bombings that have rocked Iraq since the beginning of the week, three people were killed and more than 40 civilians were wounded Tuesday.12:30 AM on November 12

New pyramid discovered in Egypt

A previously unknown pyramid estimated to be 4,300 years old was discovered in Egypt's Saqqara desert, Secretary General of Antiques Zahi Hawass announced Tuesday.7:02 PM on November 11

Indian economy doing well, no oil price cut: PM

India's economy is on a sound footing, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said, vowing to tide over the impact of the global fiscal crisis. But he refused to cut fuel prices because of the huge subsidies the government still provides.6:33 PM on November 11

Israel resumes fuel supplies to Gaza

Tel Aviv/Gaza, Nov 11 (RIA Novosti) Israel resumed fuel supplies to the Gaza Strip Tuesday, a defence ministry spokesman said.6:31 PM on November 11

PM's Gulf visit a landmark in more ways than one

With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluding his maiden visit to the Gulf, home to nearly five million Indians, ties between India and this region got a fresh boost in more ways than one.5:31 PM on November 11

Obama wanted to talk, says PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said US president-elect Barak Obama wanted to speak to him after his electoral win but could not because of his (the Indian leader's) visit to the Gulf.5:01 PM on November 11

Israel to resume limited fuel supplies to Gaza Strip

Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak late Monday ordered resumed shipments of 'limited' amounts of industrial diesel fuel into the Gaza Strip, after six days in which the territory's border crossings were sealed.7:31 AM on November 11

Couldn't take Obama call as I was travelling: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he could not take a telephone call from US president-elect Barack Obama as he was travelling and that it would be set up at 'another time'.7:31 AM on November 11

Significant defemce pacts with Qatar: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has described as 'very, very significant', the two defence pacts that were signed with Qatar during his visit to the Gulf nation that concluded Monday.7:31 AM on November 11

Indian economy on sound footing: Manmohan

The Indian economy was on a strong footing and the government would do everything within its power to help the industry tide over the impact of the global financial crisis, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.7:30 AM on November 11

Israel must cede parts of Jerusalem: Olmert

Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday that Israel must cede parts of Jerusalem as part of a peace deal with the Palestinians.7:30 AM on November 11

PM's speech to Indian diaspora in Qatar

Following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address at the Indian Community reception in Doha, Qatar Monday:9:32 PM on November 10

India, Qatar to ramp defence, economic, energy ties

India and Qatar signed two deals on ramping their defence and security cooperation and discussed means to enhance their economic and energy ties during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit here.9:32 PM on November 10

India to return to 9 percent growth trajectory: PM

India will eventually return to a 9 percent growth trajectory despite the current global financial crisis because of its inherent strengths and size of markets, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday evening.9:03 PM on November 10

Serve as bridge of friendship between India, Qatar, PM tells expats

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called upon the vast Indian community in Qatar to continue to act as a bridge of friendship between this Gulf nation and India.9:03 PM on November 10