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Mexico says US, Canada could reach new NAFTA deal in 48 hours
The United States and Canada have told Mexico they could reach a compromise within 48 hours
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When tsunamis strike: five deadliest disasters
Take a look at the five deadliest tsunamis recorded over the past century
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FM exposes India as state sponsor of terror
Qureshi says Delhi called off talks on flimsy grounds
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Amal Clooney appeals to Suu Kyi for reporters' release
"The government can, if it wants to, end it today," said Clooney at press freedom event on UNGA sidelines
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China, Russia denounce 'blackmail' as rift with US exposed at UN
China and Russia denounced the use of 'blackmail' Friday in thinly-veiled rebukes of President Donald Trump
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FM Qureshi urges UN chief to resolve Kashmir issue
Pakistan willing to hold talks with India, says FM Qureshi
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Seven Palestinians killed in new border clashes: Gaza ministry
Seven Palestinians, including two boys aged 12 and 14, were killed
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Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh as Senate delays final vote
US President Trump ordered a new FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against his Supreme Court pick
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Russia vows no safe passage for Syria militants in Idlib
Under a deal with Turkey that averted a large-scale military assault on the militant-held province
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At least 384 killed as quake, tsunami hit Indonesia
Strong aftershocks rock the coastal city of Palu
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Iraqi Kurdistan struggles to rebuild tattered economy
A year after an ill-fated independence referendum that Baghdad deemed illegal
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Rescuers scramble to reach tsunami-hit Indonesian city
The tsunami has left scores dead as waves smashed into Palu a city of 350,000 people on Sulawesi island
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Germany announces $135m for UN refugee agency
Germany's donation to aid with massive outpouring of Syrian refugees into neighboring Arab countries
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US shuts consulate in Iraq's Basra, blames 'indirect fire'
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ordered that all but emergency staff leave Basra
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Pakistan, Egypt agree to promote trade, economic cooperation
FM Qureshi, his Egyptian counterpart meet on the sidelines of UNGA
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Qureshi advises US not to lose 'old friends' despite new priorities in South Asia
Foreign minister says PM Modi reluctant to engage with Pakistan for gaining political mileage in upcoming polls
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Six Palestinians, including two boys, killed by Israeli troops in Gaza protest
Israel accuses Hamas of deliberately provoking violent protests, the charges Hamas denies
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Senate panel backs Trump's Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh Brett strongly denies sexual assault allegations levelled by professor Christine Blasey Ford
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Saudi Arabia, UAE fail to halt UN Yemen human rights inquiry
If the draft resolution is adopted as it is, it will do more harm than good for Yemen, says Emirati envoy
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Iran city mayor apologises over billboard showing Israeli troops
'Billboard was installed in Shiraz showing three male soldiers standing on a rocky outcrop" next to a Persian quote'
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UN rights council renews Yemen war crimes probe
Twenty-two million people in Yemen need aid, many of whom are at risk of famine
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China says not seeking to dethrone US as top power
United States imposes $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods and alleges that China is interfering in US elections
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Migrants brace for winter in packed Greek island camps
Children make up third of 8,000-strong population of Moria migrant camp on Greek island of Lesbos
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Conflict and drought ravage Iraq's prized date palms
1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war decimated groves of date palms on Iraqi soil
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Iraq's Kurds vote, their statehood dream in tatters
Twelve months since a controversial referendum, Iraq's divided Kurds will elect a regional parliament on Sunday
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Instagram model shot dead at wheel of Porsche in Baghdad
Fares was a fashionista with 2.7m followers on Instagram for her pictures sporting tattoos and adventurous clothes
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Pak-US envoys discuss bilateral relations, occupied Kashmir
Janjua reiterated Pakistan's concern over the presence of ungoverned spaces in Afghanistan
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World War I:10 key events
2018 is the centennial year of the end of the war that claimed lives of 10 million soldiers, brought down 3 empires
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Over 300 endangered turtles hatch in Singapore
Over 100 turtles hatched on Sentosa Island, a popular tourist destination
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Iran says US regional bases would not be secure if it 'does anything wrong'
Tehran's official Friday prayer leading cleric warns Washington
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Yemen doctors despair as babies starve in 'orphaned province'
3.5 million people may soon be added to the eight million Yemenis already facing starvation
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Quake strikes off Indonesia, bringing down 'many buildings'
The 1.5 to two-meter tsunami has receded
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Sri Lankan charged with stealing multi-million dollar Dubai diamond
Jordanian manager set to present inventory reported gem missing
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Saudi crown prince to visit Kuwait for talks on Qatar
Mohammed bin Salman will visit Gulf sheikhdom on Saturday
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Facebook admits user phone numbers given to advertisers
Study found phone numbers given to FB for two-factor authentication were also used to target advertising.
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Iranian forces kill four militants near Pakistan border
Two militants also wounded in clash
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Japan braces as typhoon charts course for main island
Trami is the latest storm to threaten Japan in a year filled with more than the usual number of disasters
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Iranian Revolutionary Guards tells Saudi Arabia, UAE to respect Iran's 'red lines'
Iran accuses Saudi Arabia and the UAE of funding five gunmen who attacked a military parade in Iran last Saturday
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India FM walks out of SAARC meet before Pakistan statement
Qureshi calls Indian behaviour an impediment to progress
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Late passenger tries to flag down aircraft at Dublin airport
Man arrived at gate after boarding closed
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Taliban meets Afghan officials in Saudi Arabia ahead of election: sources
Comes after plans for another meeting with American officials broke down over US demands for a three-month ceasefire
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Past Pakistani support for Taliban pursuit of national interest: FM Qureshi
"Nation has enduring ties with valuable allies"
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Venezuela president says UN human rights chief welcome to visit
After she urges Caracas to allow an international investigation of the humanitarian situation in the country
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Canada MPs, in symbolic move, vote to strip Suu Kyi of citizenship
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says doing so would not end the crisis in Myanmar
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India top court lifts Hindu temple ban on women
Indian Supreme Court on Friday lifted a ban that prevented women and girls between the age of 10 and 50
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Pakistan supports political solution to Afghan war: FM Qureshi
Qureshi discusses 'political settlement' with US special envoy for Afghanistan
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Passengers safe after Air Niugini flight crashes into sea in Micronesia
Flotilla of small boats rescued all 47 passengers, after crash happened at a runway near the sea
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China says Rohingya issue should not be 'internationalised'
UN to set up a body to prepare evidence of human rights abuses in Myanmar
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Trump's Supreme Court nominee testifies, denies sex assault allegation
The university professor says she is “100 percent certain” it was Kavanaugh who assaulted her
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At least 1,100 civilians killed by US in anti-IS fight: Pentagon
An additional 53 civilians had been killed unintentionally in August