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Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source
The 19th in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country
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Afghan president cautiously hopeful about US-Taliban deal
He says the test of the Taliban's sincerity will be their willingness to accept elections
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Coronavirus cases on Japan ship rise to 355
Hong Kong says it will offer its 330 citizens on board the chance to take a charter flight back
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China toll leaps past 1,600 as new cases slow
More than 68,000 people have now been infected
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UN chief arrives in Pakistan to ‘express gratitude to people serving peace’
Antonio Guterres calls Pakistan 'one of the most consistent and reliable contributors to UN peacekeeping missions'
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On Google Maps, Kashmir’s status is different for Pakistani and Indian users
Google’s online maps in India display Kashmir as fully under its control
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Saudi fighter jet crashes in Yemen, rebels say they downed it
Bombing raids left 'dozens' of people dead or wounded, claim rebels' television
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Turkey hits back at Russia over Idlib claims
Russian defence ministry says Turkey did not separate 'fighters from moderate opposition from terrorists'
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Erdogan’s unequivocal stance on Kashmir rattles India
New Delhi rejects Turkish president’s comments on IOJ&K, asks him to desist from interfering in ‘internal...
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Pompeo rejects claims that US has quit global role
As Germany and France warn US of "a weakening of the West"
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US to evacuate Americans from quarantined ship in Japan: embassy
It is not clear when the plane will depart Japan, but letter says it will land at Travis Air Force Base in California
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Fifteen children killed in Haiti orphanage fire
Two children died in the blaze and 13 others died at a hospital as a result of smoke inhalation
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Kazakh violence makes Chinese Muslim minority ponder future
Daurov, a Dungan community leader, was trying to calm tensions when a Kazakh man put the gun to his head
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Parkland survivors remember friends two years after mass shooting
14 students and three staff members were killed in the shooting
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Trump ally draws fire for homophobic jab at Buttigieg
Former Indiana small city mayor has rarely had to confront homophobia on the campaign trail
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Syrian chopper downed over rebel area, killing crew
Turkey-backed National Liberation Front rebel group claimed responsibility in a statement posted on the Telegram app
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Australian bushfires extinguished, but climate rows rage on
Few fires are still being contained, but most Australians can finally abandon the grim rituals of the last half-year
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Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers
While Iran enjoy tremendous political and military sway in Iraq, the US still holds a major trump card, the economy
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Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
Egyptian authorities had notified the World Health Organization and the patient been placed in quarantined
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Iran could reverse nuclear breaches if Europe acts: Zarif
As a meeting of the joint commission that oversees the deal is due to be held this month
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German police raids uncover plot to attack Muslim, politicians
12 arrested after heavily-armed special units hit 13 locations in six German states
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The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?
As the death toll surges past 1,500
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In 'mini Kabul', Afghan refugees mark 40 years in Pakistan
It is a grim milestone for entire generations of families who fled war to create a life in Pakistan
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China virus death toll surges past 1,500, new cases fall
More than 66,000 people have now been infected in China from a virus that emerged in central Hubei
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Erdogan can easily win elections in Pakistan: PM Imran
Gallup International ranks Turkish president as the most popular Muslim leader in world
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Displaced baby dies due to freezing weather in Syria
18-month-old girl breathed her last before reaching health centre in Afrin
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Public and private researchers hunt coronavirus cure
Researchers are mainly working to develop diagnostic tests, vaccines and anti-virals
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'Virus knows no boundaries', Chinese FM seeks global cooperation
Number of new confirmed cases of coronavirus has been dropping, says Wang YI
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'Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years'
International Institute for Strategic Studies suggests the rise is fuelled by growing rivalries between big powers
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Israel bombs Damascus, killing 7, including 4 Iranians
Official Syrian news agency confirms overnight bombing
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Where's the love? Indonesia says no to Valentine's Day
In few Indonesian regions, government calls for residents not to celebrate the day and to report any violations
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Russian woman faces court for fleeing virus quarantine
According to Russian laws, leaving quarantine is punishable by a fine
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Turkey to oppose Pakistan blacklisting at anti-terrorism finance meet
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan suggests the move will counter ‘political pressure’ from Islamabad’s critics
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Students in India forced to take pledge against falling in love
Say they will never opt for love marriage
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Banksy plays with violence and innocence in Valentine's Day graffiti
The graffiti shows a young girl in a headscarf with a catapult and a splatter of red flowers
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China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks, protective body suits due to shortage
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First passengers moved from quarantined ship off Japan
Those who meet certain conditions, test negative for the virus can complete their quarantine on land
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Gas pipeline protests force Canada railway closures
Pipeline is part of a Can$40 billion natural gas export project that also includes a new Pacific coast terminal
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Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens
Every farmer, big or small, has been affected as well as breeders, hoteliers and teachers
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'Cool' candidate Bloomberg adds memes to campaign arsenal
Trump's surprise election win in 2016 was attributed in part to his use of social media
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Justice chief blasts Trump for making job 'impossible'
His interview came as Trump stands accused of interfering with sentencing recommendation for his Roger Stone
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Airliner crew's coronavirus toilet note sparks outrage in South Korea
Photos of the handwritten sign saying “lavatory for crew members only” went viral in South Korea this week
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Another wall goes up for Trump, this time in India
Contractor says the govt “did not want the slum to be seen” when Trump passes by
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Trump sees 'good chance' for accord with Taliban by end of month
His comments are the latest indication of significant progress in Qatar negotiations
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Senate rebukes Trump, votes to limit Iran war making ability
Eight of Trump’s fellow Republicans joined Democrats to pass the war powers resolution by 55-45
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Gaza balloon attacks re-emerge as threat to Israel
Explosives tied to balloons and kites have first emerged as a weapon in Gaza during intense protests in 2018
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US offers to help virus efforts in North Korea
US offer of support comes amid a deadlock in diplomacy between North Korea, United States
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Love boat: Valentine's Day on a quarantine cruise
Passengers on board were offered a 'Valentine's Day' breakfast
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Japan to begin moving some off quarantined cruise ship
All passengers will be tested, those who test positive will be transferred to the hospital
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China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
Health officials raise concerns that the crisis may be more serious than Chinese authorities have reported















































