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Indian states propose land rights amid citizenship fears
Indians believe that the law discriminates against Muslims and violates the country's secular constitution
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Indian PM Modi set to lose Jharkhand election
Early trends show BJP has gained only in 26 constituencies in the 81-member state assembly, losing a majority
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Pakistan, Japan vow to enhance efforts for regional peace
Tokyo, Islamabad reiterate desire for stronger ties; sign agreement for import of Pakistani manpower
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Explainer: Why India's new citizenship plans are stirring protests
Critics say the law discriminates against Muslims and undermines India’s secular constitution
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Saudi Arabia sentences five to death, three to jail in Khashoggi case
A top aide to Saudi crown prince has not been charged in the Saudi journalist case
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Eight die in Philippines after drinking coconut wine
The 300 victims were taken to hospitals drank the same brand of wine
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Ram Dass, psychedelic drug pioneer, dies at home aged 88
He was an up-and-coming psychology professor and researcher at Harvard University in the early ‘60s
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Back to pre-internet stone age in offline Indian-occupied Kashmir
People have been offline since August, queuing for hours to pay bills or using 'internet kiosks'
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India bids to bust citizenship law 'myths' with cartoon Muslims
Modi's BJP launches video with animated Muslim characters as part of publicity blitz
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US moved to freeze Ukraine aid 90 minutes after Trump phone call
Trump accused of withholding $400 million in assistance to Ukraine to push Kiev to investigate Joe Biden
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Pakistani literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad honoured in Turkey
He is the first Paksitani to receive the prestigious Nacip Fazil International Culture and Art Award
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40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war
Former Soviet soldiers are still trying to make sense of a war the public condemned at the time
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US soldier killed by Taliban in northern Afghanistan
US military confirms death of service member in Kunduz; killing likely to impact ongoing US-Taliban talks
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PM Office ‘vetoed’ FO advice on Malaysia summit
Foreign Office forewarned about implications of accepting Kuala Lumpur summit invite, claim officials
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Egypt's ex-military chief-of-staff released after near two-year detention
Sami Anan detained in January 2018 after army accused him of breaking law by running for election without permission
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US sanctions against Iran are a 'reckless addiction': Zarif
Foreign minister says the US’ approach to sanctions betrays a pathological and reckless addiction
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One Pakistani among four suffocated to death in Greece, confirms FO
Identification of remaining three is in process, says official statement
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Thirteen people shot at Chicago house party
Police say they have identified two people they consider of interest to the investigation
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WATCH: Man erects six-foot-tall Trump statue to worship
Villager convinced worshipping Trump made India win cricket world cup match against Pakistan
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OIC voices concerns over anti-Muslim law, Babri mosque verdict in India
Top Muslim body reiterates call to ensure safety of Muslim minority, protection of Islamic holy places
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Erdogan says Turkey will increase military support to Libya if necessary
The comment comes after the two sides signed a military cooperation accord last month
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New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria to offer residents ownership for first time
The hotel is undergoing expensive and extensive renovation to open again in 2022
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Thousands mourn Bangladeshi charity pioneer
Fazle Hasan Abed was founder of one of the world's largest NGOs that lifted nearly 150 million people out of poverty
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Modi seeks to soothe India's Muslims as deadly protests swell
Indian premier says Muslims who are sons of soil and whose ancestors are children of mother India need not to worry
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Belgian Africa museum in tour guide race row
Row comes after the museum reopens following a major refurbishment that sought to bring it up to date
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Death toll in Europe from storm rises to eight
Storm Elsa flooded rivers, brought down power lines and disrupted rail and air travel across the region
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Greek wine goes back to basics to resist climate change
Local grape varieties do not undergo global warming but, they adapt, claim winegrowers
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Border issues: China, India agree to enhance mutual political trust
Both sides should also advance consultations which can yield early results, says Chinese FM
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Thousands protest in Iraq as deadline for new PM looms
Around 460 people have been killed since the protests began nearly three months ago, and some 25,000 have been wounded
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Cuba names new prime minister after more than 40 years
Manuel Marrero Cruz named to post by legislative parliament after new constitutional amendment approved in April
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West African countries to stop using CFA franc
Eight nations to start using Financial Community of Africa (CFA) franc beginning sometime in 2020
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US encourages Israel to commit crimes: Hamas
Remarks come after American top diplomat voiced opposition to ICC probe into alleged war crimes committed in Palestine
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175 children abused by Mexican branch of Catholic Church: report
18 of the 33 individuals who committed abuses are still part of the organisation
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Philippine troops rescue two abducted Indonesians
Rescue came a month after a British man and his wife were freed by soldiers
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Under pressure Australia PM visits beleaguered firefighters
News of his holiday prompted street protests and widespread criticism on social media
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Modi to address rally in Delhi as protests rage in India over new law
More than 1,500 protesters have been arrested across India in the past 10 days
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Afghanistan's Ashraf Ghani in key dates
Key dates in the life and career Ashraf Ghani, elected president of Afghanistan in 2014
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Afghanistan's Ghani wins majority in presidential poll: preliminary results
'Ghani won 50.64 per cent of votes in Sept 28 poll against Abdullah Abdullah's 39.52 per cent'
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North Korea threat looms as China, Japan, South Korea leaders meet
Experts believe North Korea may be readying to test an intercontinental ballistic missile launch soon
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Trump says trade deal with China to be signed 'very shortly'
Under the deal, US will reduce some tariffs in exchange for a jump in Chinese purchases of American farm products
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US slams China, Russia veto on Syria aid as 'shameful'
The resolution won the suppourt of 13 council members
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Hundreds arrested in India during days of protests over citizenship law
According to rights activists, police have raided homes and offices to prevent planning of fresh demonstrations
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India protests rage on as death toll rises to 25
Modi denies citizenship law is anti-Muslim; accuses opposition of distorting facts to trigger protests
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China says US defence act 'blatantly interfered' in its affairs
Tough-worded statement comes a day after President Xi conveys his concerns to President Trump
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Eyeing combat in outer space, US creates Pentagon Space Force
Maintaining American dominance in space is mission of Space Force, says US defence secretary
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US lawmaker under pressure to step down over 'domestic terrorism'
'Representative Matt Shea participated in an act of domestic terrorism against the United States'
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India credits DG ISPR for Pakistan's upper hand in narrative warfare
Indian cybersecurity chief says Pakistan has got 'its act together' in information warfare
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Muslim nations consider gold, barter trade to beat sanctions
Malaysian PM Mahathir says it is important for Muslim world to be self-reliant to face future threats
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7 surprising things about Beethoven
Beethovan's are featured on the Golden Record that is flying around space probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2
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Johnson's Brexit deal secures first win in new parliament
His triumph dispelled any doubts over whether Britain would follow through on the results of its 2016 referendum