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Netanyahu seeks to calm Israeli concerns over Trump's Syria pullout
Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes in Syria against what it says are Iranian military targets
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SpaceX blasts off powerful GPS satellite for US military
Newly launched satellite promises three times better GPS and extended operational life of 15 years
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Pair freed without charge in London airport drones probe
Under recently-introduced laws in Britain, drones cannot be flown near aircraft or within kilometre of an airport
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Der Spiegel to file criminal complaint against cheating reporter
German journalist resigns this month after admitting to making up stories and inventing protagonists in his articles
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Afghan leader replaces top security chiefs in major shake-up
No official explanation for the sudden reshuffle by the Afghan government
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Qureshi sets out to strengthen regional ties
Announces two-day international conference to attract foreign investment
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Pictures of the day: December 23, 2018
11 photos from around the world
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Turkey bolsters troops in Kurdish areas of northern Syria: war monitor
After Trump announced US withdrawal from Syria
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Senior Taliban commander killed in Paktika drone strike
Saifullah and his two close associates were killed in the US drone strike
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Sudan opposition leader says 22 killed in bread protests
Blames "armed repression" for the deaths
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Nine feared dead in Russian mine fire
Eight evacuated without injury after smoke appears
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US envoy to anti-IS coalition resigns after Trump's Syria decision
Comes on the heels of Mattis's departure over key disagreements with the US president
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Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
Emperor Akihito's eldest son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the Chrysanthemum throne on May 1
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With no deal, US government shutdown likely to drag on past Christmas
Building a wall to keep migrants from entering the US illegally was a central plank of Trump’s presidential campaign
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Death toll from Indonesia tsunami rises to 222
Search rescue team are scouring rubble for survivors with 843 people injured, 28 missing
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China denies any military deal under CPEC
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Beijing to consult Islamabad to reap early harvest projects
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Qureshi backs US plans for Afghan drawdown
Foreign Minister says withdrawal of American troops will lead to peace
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Thousands descend on Britain's ancient Stonehenge for winter solstice
Each year thousands of people travel to Neolithic monument for occasion
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Pakistani refugee boxer fought for detained asylum seekers on Manus Island
Kakar, however, lost the title bout against Papua New Guinea’s light heavyweight boxing champion
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Iran says US troop presence in Syria 'wrong' from start
United States currently has around 2,000 forces deployed in Syria
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Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, long-time political reformer passes away
Eighty-seven-year-old senior member of royal family was ill for several years
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US decision to withdraw troops will lead to peace in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi
The minister denies that talks are ongoing to release Shakeel Afridi in order to free Dr Aafia Siddiqui
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Strasbourg attacker pledged allegiance to Daesh
Four of the five people killed in Strasbourg attack were foreigners or born abroad
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South African jazz artist plays guitar during brain surgery
Once fully recovered, Manzini intends to take to stage again
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India to reciprocate goodwill gesture by releasing Pakistani inmate soon
Pakistani mission in New Delhi and relatives of Imran Warsi are informed that he will soon reunite with them
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Fresh protests in Sudan after deadly bread clashes
Government's decision to raise the price of a loaf of bread sparks protest across Sudan
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Philippine lawmaker shot dead at Christmas event
Philippine polls are frequently marred by violence as politicians resort to force and intimidation to win positions
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Colombia kills 'horrendous criminal' wanted for journalists' murders
Most Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels disbanded under 2016 peace deal
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UN ceasefire monitors arrive in Yemen
Team led by Patrick Cammaert made their first stop in Aden
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UN Council votes to send observers to Yemen
Mission can consist of 30 to 40 people to ensure the withdrawal of the warring parties from Hodeida
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Versailles closes ahead of 'yellow vest' protest as numbers fall
As protesters ponder whether to stage another large rally in Paris or in the nearby town of Versailles
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Iran executes trader dubbed 'Sultan of Bitumen'
Becomes he third businessman to be executed since an anti-corruption drive was launched
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23 dead in Nepal student bus crash
The bus carrying students and teachers back from a botanical field trip plunges into a gorge
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Indian man rapes British woman in Goa
Accused also robbed the woman before fleeing
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Supreme Court deals Trump another immigration setback
Donald Trump's immigration ban on Central Americans rejected by the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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UN tells UK: Release Assange from Ecuador embassy
Rights body deems de facto arrest of WikiLeaks founder unlawful
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Russia, China, Iran sought to influence US 2018 elections: US spy chief
No evidence of penetration into US voting systems
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Two arrested over London airport drone disruption: police
Drones were first sighted hovering around Britain's second-busiest air hub on Wednesday
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Nearly 300 migrants rescued off Libya: aid group
More than 1,300 migrants have perished trying to reach Italy or Malta since the beginning of the year
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Turkey says it will take over fight against Islamic State after US pull-out
Erdogan said Turkey would mobilise to fight remaining Islamic State forces in Syria
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Three Palestinians killed by Israeli fire: Gaza medics
Forty six - including two journalists and four first aid responders - wounded
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US government to shut down in fight over Trump's border wall
The shutdown was the latest evidence of dysfunction in Washington and does not bode well for next year
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Denmark makes 'handshake' with official mandatory for citizenship
Critics of the bill claim that the aim of this law is to discourage Muslims from seeking Danish citizenship
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Lebanon opens first chocolate museum in Middle East
Museum is training centre to provide courses for those interested in chocolate manufacturing
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Israeli forces shoot dead Gaza teen during border protest
Mohammad Jahjouh, 16, was fatally shot in the neck, while 25 others were wounded by Israeli gunfire
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India busts fake call centre duping Americans
Arrested suspects would tell Americans there were problems with their social security and solicit money from them
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Pakistan released prisoners fivefold more than India
Hundreds of Pakistanis languishing in Indian jails, several of whom have completed their sentences
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Thirteen dead after fire in Czech mine
Fire accident is the most serious one at any Czech mine since 1990
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NATO stresses Afghan commitment despite US withdrawal
Trump accuses European allies like Germany of not pulling their weight in terms of defence spending
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Pope vows Church will 'never again' ignore sexual abuse accusations
A litany of child sexual abuse scandals has rocked the Roman Catholic Church

















































