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US-Taliban agreement to cut violence will start in next five days
Agreement will be based on negotiations between Washington and Taliban, says Afghan minister
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China rewards doctors' children with extra exam points
Doctors and nurses in Hubei province, where the outbreak originated, have been lionised online and by state media
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Iraqis wanted to topple the system, but taboos fell instead
Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi resigned in December, only to be replaced by ex-minister Mohammad Allawi
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'Bushfire crisis hit 75% of Australians'
Study shows vast human scale of five-month crisis, which killed more than 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes
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In pictures: UN Chief Antonio Guterres visits Kartapur Sahib
Guterres was briefed by the officials on the history of Kartarpur Sahib
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In pictures: Tiger widows' shunned as bad luck in rural Bangladesh
At least 519 men died from tiger attacks in 50 villages causing a double blow for the women left behind
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Coronavirus slows China's Belt and Road push
Travel bans to prevent the spread of the disease have choked key elements of Xi’s signature Belt and Road Initiative
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Turkey arrests suspected ex-IS executioner
His arrest led to the detention of three others in Bursa on Tuesday over alleged IS links
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Iran says German freed in prisoner swap
Iranian was detained on the pretext of violating the illegal and cruel sanctions of the United States
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'Ghost ship' washes ashore in Ireland after Storm Dennis
The abandoned 77-metre cargo ship MV Alta has been drifting without a crew for more than a year
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Fukushima staff could use raincoats as virus threatens gear production
Staff cleaning up the plant wear special plastic overcoats to prevent radioactive dust settling on clothes
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Cambodia PM defends ship docking despite virus diagnosis
Coronavirus has killed over 1,800 people
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Going to India: Trump set to open world's biggest cricket stadium
Authorities expect to spend around 800-850m Indian rupees on preparations for the three-hour visit
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'Don't be kidnapped by China': Taiwan tells WHO in bid for separate virus tally
Taipei is already in a war of words with Beijing over its exclusion from the WHO, because of objections by China
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US Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy after abuse scandal
The Boy Scouts of America is accused of covering up generations of abuse inflicted on thousands of its young members
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WATCH: Pitch-invading dog hounds players in Turkish football match
Canine shows off 'deft' footwork before being carried off the pitch by a footballer
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India's top court orders equal roles for women in army
Indian govt argues that men and women officers are physically different, cannot be treated equally
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Pakistani volunteer joins anti-virus fight in China
In a mask and protective suit, Muhammad Mansoor Alam Khan began distributing masks and manuals on epidemic prevention
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WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868
On Monday, the US repatriated more than 300 Americans, who now face another 14 days under quarantine
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Smog veils Central Asia cities as smoky stoves choke locals
Area of small private houses where she lives on the outskirts of Bishkek, the air quality is particularly bad
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Bolton says he hopes book is not 'suppressed' by White House
Trump's former security adviser raises concern about his unpublished book being suppressed by the White House
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Pakistan officials visit virus-struck Wuhan to meet Pakistani students
Media is spreading false information about the intensity of the virus, says Pakistani student in Wuhan
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India summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan's remarks on Kashmir
Erdogan had said the IOJ&K sitution was worsening because of sweeping changes New Delhi introduced
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China to waive tariffs on US medical imports amid virus outbreak
The commission says the move was 'to better meet the growing needs of Chinese consumers'
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Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
At least six other medical workers died from the virus, 1,716 infected
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Americans arrive home from virus-infected cruise ship
Japanese govt advises citizens to avoid mass gatherings, cancels public events
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China virus death toll passes 1,800: govt
More than 12,000 people have recovered and been discharged, according to health commission figures
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Afghan deal should include roadmap for DPs’ return, US told
US special envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad holds talks with FM, COAS
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German far right arrests reveal 'shocking' mosque attack plot
According to reports, the group planned to use semi-automatic weapons to copy last March's attacks in Christchurch
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Indian FM defends citizenship law as he promotes EU ties
Delhi's top diplomat was the guest of honour as EU foreign ministers met in Brussels
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'More than 57% Pakistanis imprisoned abroad can be brought back'
Majority of Pakistani inmates have been arrested for non-lethal crimes, reports JPP
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Japan cancels emperor's birthday event over coronavirus
With fatal virus spreading across world, Japan's imperial house says celebration should not add to it
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US 'peace' plan favours Israel: Russian foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov says Washington's plan will not solve Palestinian issue, suggests Middle East Quartet as mediator
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India summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan's remarks on Occupied Kashmir
Erdogan had earlier criticised India for worsening conditions in IOK after its sweeping changes
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India deports British MP known for highlighting Kashmir issue
Indian immigration officials did not cite any reason for refusing Debbie Abrahams entry and revoking her visa
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China asks recovered patients to donate plasma for virus treatment
Virus has killed 1,770 people and infected over 70,500 people across China
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14 children among up to 22 dead in Cameroon massacre: UN
Conflict that has left 3,000 people dead and forced more than 700,000 to flee their homes
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Afghanistan to reveal long-delayed election results in 'days': IEC
President Ashraf Ghani’s closest rival, Abdullah Abdullah, alleges vote-rigging, forcing a recount
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Syria army finds mass grave near Damascus
State news agency quotes a senior police officer saying that the killings took place between 2012 and 2014
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'No way!': disgruntled Iranians say they'll boycott poll
Other people from conservative or religious backgrounds however said they were determined to take part in election
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Trudeau cancels diplomatic trip over Canada gas pipeline protests
Pipeline is part of a Can$40 billion natural gas export project that also includes a new Pacific coast terminal
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Death penalty urged over Japan care home massacre
Satoshi Uematsu, a former care home employee, did not dispute his involvement in the 2016 stabbing rampage
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Trump’s Kashmir mediation offer may have prompted India to annex occupied valley: report
Mediation offer 'convinced Indian officials that a window of opportunity in Kashmir might soon close'
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With biryani and rice balls, Malaysia aims for halal Olympic gold
Malaysia wants to use Olympics and Paralympic Games in Japan as a springboard to boost halal exports
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Trump kicks off Daytona 500 race crowd with limo loop, Air Force One flyby
Trump serves as grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event
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US evacuates from Japan virus ship as China death toll tops 1,700
More than 70,500 have been infected across China by the COVID-19 virus as the world battles to contain the outbreak
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LoC tensions: Pakistan extending maximum support to UN observers
UNMOGIP is allowed complete freedom of movement, is provided all security and administrative assistance, say sources
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Pakistan ‘brokered’ Afghan peace deal
Intra-Afghan dialogue to follow formal signing on Feb 29
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Ivanka Trump lauds Saudi Arabia for fostering women empowerment
US first daughter commends kingdom and four other Arab countries at Global Women’s Forum held in Dubai
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Iran's beleaguered President Rouhani rules out resigning
Rouhani's government has come under fire over the state of Iran's sanctions-hit economy














































