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With Bolton's departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard
Bolton argued for driving Iranian oil exports to zero, was against Trump’s desire to meet Iranian President Rouhani
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New Zealand PM apologizes over party's handling of sexual assault complaints
The scandal is an embarrassment for Ardern
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North Korea could warm up to talks after removal of 'war maniac' Bolton
In the past, Bolton has proposed using military force to overthrow the ruling Kim family
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Mugabe's body leaves Singapore funeral parlour
Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has died aged 95
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'Protecting rapists': Protesters accuse Japan of failing women
Law requires prosecutors to prove there was overwhelming force, a threat, or that the victim was incapacitated
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US says reports of CIA mole in Kremlin put lives at risk
An informant confirms Putin directed Russia's meddling in the 2016 US presidential election
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US President Trump could meet with Iran's Rouhani at UN with no preconditions: Pompeo
Rouhani says Iran, which denies seeking nuclear weapons, would not talk to the US until Washington lifts the sanctions
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Rocket strike in Kabul on 9/11 anniversary
It was the first in Kabul since US President Donald Trump announced at the weekend that talks with the Taliban
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US announces new sanctions targeting Hamas, Islamic State, other groups
Development comes on the eve of 18th anniversary of Sept 11 attacks
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Trump announces firing of national security chief Bolton
Fomrer NSA disputed Trump's version of events, apparently saying that president had not fired him
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India, Nepal open South Asia's first cross-border oil pipeline
The move is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations amid growing Chinese influence in landlocked nation
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At least 31 dead in stampede at Karbala shrine on Ashura
FO confirms no Pakistanis among casualties, at least 100 injured
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Indian Goldman executive 'stole millions' to pay poker debts
Ashwani Jhunjhunwala swindled approximately $5.3m wired money to China
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Hong Kong leader tells US not to 'interfere' after fresh protests
Trump calls for a peaceful resolution to the political crisis, urges Beijing to not escalate with a violent crackdown
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'Herculean' efforts save homes as Australia fires rage
About 1,000 firefighters battled through the night to contain the blazes across Queensland
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Families in occupied Kashmir allege brutality by Indian forces
Kashmiris want the world to know the truth and see what is being done to their children in the disputed region
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Dorian insured damages in Caribbean as much as $6.5 bn
Authorities in the Bahamas update the death toll from Hurricane Dorian to 45
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US extracted spy that confirmed Putin role in 2016 US vote: reports
The spy had access to Putin and had sent pictures of high-level documents on the Russian leader's desk
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US Congresswoman condemns India's communication lockdown in IOK
Judy Chu says it's been over a month since mobile phones and internet access were cut off in occupied Kashmir
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What is dengue, and why is it so widespread this year?
Dengue is mostly found in crowded areas, and breakneck urbanisation across the globe has helped the virus thrive
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Taliban vow to fight on after Trump says talks are 'dead'
Taliban's statement came hours after Trump told reporters that the US was walking away from negotiations
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US recalls Khalilzad after Trump cancels Afghan peace talks
US Secretary Mike Pompeo says it is up to Taliban to resume peace talks
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10 countries cited for extreme media censorship: watchdog
Rankings based on restricting independent media; blocking websites; surveillance of journalists by authorities etc
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Hong Kong students take protest to schools with human chains
Student groups have set a deadline of late Friday for their remaining demands to be met
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Trump says Taliban talks 'dead,' US military to ramp up Afghanistan operations
General McKenzie says Taliban "overplayed their hand" in peace negotiation
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Hong Kong leader says escalation of violence will not solve social issues
After three months of unrest, Lam last week withdrew a controversial extradition bill that had triggered the protests
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British PM Johnson tells parliament: You can tie my hands, but I will not delay Brexit
For the second time, lawmakers reject Johnson’s request to break the deadlock through an early national election
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Typhoon stranded 17,000 at Tokyo airport: operator
The typhoon badly affected road and rail links to the airport, causing more than 100 flights to be scrapped
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Trump claims inflicting massive losses on Taliban
Says we have been hitting our enemy harder than at any time in 10 years
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Apple may spark upgrade rush with new iPhones, tight pricing
The California-based company is widely expected to launch three new iPhones on Tuesday
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WATCH: Saudi Arabia on the hunt for anonymous ‘helmet musician’
The post goes viral after hundreds of Saudis share the video asking if anyone knows the violinist behind the helmet
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Vision 2030 reform plan: Saudi Arabia scraps repeat Umrah fees
Royal decree restructures visit, transit and Hajj policies
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Sahir Ludhianvi's notes, poems found in Mumbai scrapstore
Film Heritage Foundation, which found the items, plans to preserve and exhibit the archives
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'Time is of the essence' in Iran co-operation: UN nuclear watchdog
Iran has said notwithstanding its reduction of commitments under the JCPOA
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Cyprus bishop cleared of hate speech over 'gay sex and pregnant women'
Cyprus decriminalised homosexuality and has rolled back previous conservative attitudes to same sex relationships
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Bangladesh halts new SIM card sale to Rohingya refugees
Telecommunications regulator orders phone companies to cut off mobile access in refugee camps
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Feeling blue: Qatar road turned azure to cool city
Public works authority will test if the new surface effectively brings down the temperature
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UK parliament's suspension to begin late Monday
It would take place regardless of outcome of government-led vote on holding snap election, says spokesperson
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‘One person commits suicide in every 40 seconds’
In almost every country men are more likely than women to commit suicide
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UN rights chief urges India to ease Occupied Kashmir lockdown
Deeply concerned about impact of India's recent actions on human rights of Kashmiris: Michelle Bachelet
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More Americans will die after Trump abruptly ends Afghan talks, Taliban say
Mike Pompeo says Afghan peace talks are on hold, US will not reduce military support for Afghan troops
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China says US 'lies' about Xinjiang region will not deceive anyone
Beijing denies any mistreatment at the camps
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One week after Dorian, Bahamians struggle amid the ruins
Hurricane Batters Bahamas
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Scrapping Afghan summit, Trump makes US even less predictable
Points to Taliban's killing of a US soldier in a bombing in Kabul
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Commuter chaos after powerful typhoon hits Tokyo
Authorities say more than 2,000 people had taken refuge in shelters
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#LetKashmirSpeak: Sign Amnesty International's petition to end draconian IOK lockdown
Let’s show the Indian govt that the world is watching: Amnesty International
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IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats
As Iran responds to US sanctions by breaching its 2015 nuclear deal
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Kuwait ruler in US hospital for 'tests', Trump meeting postponed
He has a pacemaker implanted in 2000 and underwent successful urinary tract surgery in US in August 2007
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In pictures: Muslim world commemorates Ashura
Mourners mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 loyal companions at Karbala
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Lebanon's Hezbollah say they downed Israeli drone
Israel says drone fell inside southern Lebanon during routine operations but did not say what caused the crash