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As this years fasting month began, a media-oriented preacher went round cafes, open during the day, to record footage of clients and shames them in a move that was heavily criticised on social networks. (Photo: AFP)

Tunisians protest for right to eat, drink during daylight in Ramadan

Demonstrators also protested against the arrest of people who were not fasting.

12 Jun 2017 11:22 AM IST

President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump White House forgoes Eid celebrations first time in two decades

US Prez Donald Trump and first lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing 'warm greetings' to those...

26 Jun 2017 2:44 PM IST

The Taliban have steadily expanded their reach across Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

10 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack near India-made Salma dam

Official said the Taliban attacked late Saturday, setting off a gunbattle in which five insurgents were killed.

25 Jun 2017 5:18 PM IST

The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump wishes Muslims on occasion of Eid

'With Muslims around the world, the United States renews our commitment to honor these values', said Trump.

25 Jun 2017 12:20 PM IST

Pakistani Muslims offer prayer of Jumat-ul-wida, the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. (AP Photo/Muhammad Sajjad)

What to eat this Ramzan!

Wondering what to have? We share a list with you

24 Jun 2017 5:19 PM IST

Smoke from an explosion rises during fighting against Islamic State militants in the old city of Mosul, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

At least 3 killed in suicide bombing attacks in Mosul

A second bomber managed to enter a shopping arcade and blew himself up among civilians, killing at least 2 and wounding...

24 Jun 2017 2:01 PM IST

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: AP)

UK: Man charged with terrorism-related murder in Finsbury mosque...

Darren Osborne, 47, will appear before magistrates in central London later Friday in relation to the charges, police and...

23 Jun 2017 5:57 PM IST

Mullah Dad Tabidar, head of Bost government hospital warned that the death toll could rise further. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Car bomb hits Afghanistan bank; 29 dead, 60 injured

The bomb tore through a queue of civilians who had lined up outside the bank to collect their salaries ahead of the Eid...

22 Jun 2017 4:41 PM IST

An Afghan security officer stands at the site of a truck bomb attack in Kabul. (Photo: AFP)

20 dead, 50 hurt in car bomb attack at south Afghanistan bank

A police spokesman said the blast took place at a time when civilians and officials line up outside banks for their...

22 Jun 2017 2:30 PM IST

Ramzan requires a complete spiritual inclination towards the achievement of the ultimate purpose of fasting taqwa (spiritual consciousness and righteousness) as articulated in the Quran.

Mystic Mantra: Iftar and harmony

Closer home one finds numerous equally powerful and beautiful examples of inter-religious harmony.

22 Jun 2017 2:33 AM IST

When they saw the injured constable calling 100 for help, they brutally assaulted him with his wireless and ran away with it. (Photo: Representational Image)

Turkish woman assaulted, struck in face for wearing shorts in Ramadan'

According to a women's rights organisation, 173 women have been murdered in the first five months of 2017 and 328 in...

21 Jun 2017 6:33 PM IST