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Israel lifts Gaza fishing ban as calm returns
Seen as a first step in implementing a fragile truce meant to avert a new conflict
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After ousting Bashir, Sudan's activists struggle to loosen military's grip
DFCF calls for a campaign of civil disobedience to crank up the pressure on the military
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Thai activist jailed for insulting monarchy freed in royal pardon
Jatupat expresses gratitude to King Maha Vajiralongkorn for the pardon
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'Historic move': Ireland declares climate emergency
Move follows 11 days of street protests in London by environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion
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Trump 'very surprised' by son's subpoena in Russia probe
After a Senate panel orders Trump Jr to testify as part of its investigation
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'Nobody's happy' about N Korea missile launch, says Trump
Kim accuses Washington of acting in 'bad faith'; gives it until the end of the year to change approach
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Trump envoy slams UN over 'tired talking points' on Israel
Says an upcoming US peace plan would provide a fresh approach
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'Missiles like these will start the war': North Korea tests showcase growing capability
Second missile test signals it is serious about developing new, short-range weapons to be used in war with S Korea, US
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White House says talks with China to continue on Friday
Both side agree to continue discussions but doesn't hinder steep new tariffs on Chinese goods
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Conflicts uproot a record 41 million in their own countries
Two-thirds displaced in just 10 countries including Syria, Colombia and Somalia
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Philippine polls could open door to death penalty return
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to strengthen his grip on power in midterm polls
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William, Kate, Harry and Meghan launch mental health text service
A 2017 report estimates that one in eight five to 19-year-olds in Britain has at least one mental health disorder
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How life in Antarctica thrives on penguin poop
Research allowed team to map hotspots across Antarctic, finding penguin colonies to be proxy for biodiversity
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India's disparate opposition senses a growing chance to topple Modi
Aim to firm up an alliance as a staggered general election draws to a close
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10 million signatures urging Trump impeachment delivered to Congress
Some Democrats argue Mueller report lays out multiple occasions in which Trump may have obstructed justice
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Saudi Arabia offers ‘green card’ residency to foreign skilled professionals, investors
Kingdom abolishes decades-old kafeel (sponsor) system under which residents would not require a sponsor or employer
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BBC presenter sacked over royal baby chimpanzee tweet
Image shows couple holding hands with a chimpanzee with the caption 'Royal baby leaves hospital'
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Beckham handed driving ban for using phone at the wheel
The 44-year-old had admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public
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Facebook co-founder says it is time to break up the company
'Mark Zuckerberg's power is unprecedented and un-American': Chris Hughes writes in NYT
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Malaysia criticised for failures on rights reforms
Mahathir says rights reforms did not enjoy broad support in the country
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India's top court dismisses claim Rahul Gandhi is secret Brit
The Supreme Court called the petition frivolous and an attempt to start a 'roving inquiry'
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In Pictures: Victory Day Parade in Moscow
Russia marks 74th Victory Day since the end of World War Two in Europe
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Denver first US city to decriminalise 'magic mushrooms'
As voters approved a ballot initiative by a razor thin margin
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Pakistan asks World Bank to take up Indus Waters Treaty issue
Foreign Office says Islamabad wants that historic water distribution treaty be allowed to function
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US, Japan, India and Philippines challenge Beijing with naval drills in the South China Sea
The week of joint drills, which ended Wednesday, comes after two other US warships sailed near islands in the region
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South Africa's ANC takes lead in first results
Closest rival Democratic Alliance trails at a distant 26%
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US sanctions scare EU firms from Iran, imperilling nuke deal
The Iran nuclear deal requires that its partners take action to boost the country's economy
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Philippine leader bugged by cockroach during speech
Aide tries and fails to scrape the critter away with some papers
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Two dead, two wounded in shooting at central square in Mexico
Gunman captured and arrested by the police
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Drone strikes prove counterproductive, SC rules
Foreign ministry says they help provide recruits to terrorists
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Pompeo puts off Greenland stop in second cancellation in week
Cites pressing business in Washington as reason for cancellation
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US storms kill one, disrupt flights
Various communities face floods along a north-south path more than 1,600 kilometers in length
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Typo on Aussie $50 brings blushes for central bank
Yellow, green note worth around US$35 came into circulation last October
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In Russia, thousands search for remains of Soviet war dead
Some 42,000 people are involved in looking for remains of Soviet soldiers across the country
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Deputy of Venezuela's Guaido arrested and dragged away by tow truck
Move prompted US government to warn of “consequences” if he was not released
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant to close by September 30
site 40 years ago of the worst ever US nuclear accident
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US keeps raising Iran pressure, but to what end?
Some experts believe that the United States may in fact welcome an unraveling of the nuclear accord
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Iran suspends nuclear deal curbs in push for relief from US sanctions
Says it would abandon more if the remaining parties failed to start delivering on their commitments
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‘No hard feelings towards anyone’, Aasia Bibi's daughter gives farewell message to nation
The Christian woman left Pakistan for Canada, according to FO sources
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Prince Harry and Meghan name baby son Archie
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor seventh in-line to British throne
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Mike Pompeo says Aasia Bibi 'safely reunited' with her family
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau declines to confirm her arrival in Canada
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Nearly 2,400 Pakistanis detained in Turkey for illegal immigration
Senate told that Dr Aafia Siddiqui showed her willingness to file an appeal against her sentence in US
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Transgender pastor pushes for same-sex marriage in Hong Kong court
Marrz Balaoro was arrested in 2017 for holding ceremonies of the LGBTS Christian Church
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'It's magic': Prince Harry and Meghan show off baby son
It's pretty amazing and I have the two best guys in the world so I am really happy: Duchess of Sussex
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How UN scrutinises Iran's nuclear programme
The Vienna-based IAEA is tasked with making sure that Iran is abiding by the terms of a 2015 agreement
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Israel won't let Iran get nuclear weaponry: Netanyahu
After Tehran announced it was scaling back some of its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal
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China says Iran nuclear pact must be upheld
After Tehran said it would end curbs on its uranium enrichment stockpile unless other helped it bypass US sanctions
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Indian yoga guru held in Australia for sexually assaulting women
Anand Giri's Facebook account has pictures of him with UP CM Yogi Adityanath
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Distraction tactic: Guards duped, INR5.89m stolen in India's Hyderabad
At least six to eight men took part in the well-planned robbery
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Line of succession to the British throne
Includes Queen Elizabeth II's four children and their descendants

















































