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China, Russia warn US of consequences over sanctions
Moscow says Washington is rocking global stability, placing sanctions on Russia is now Washington's favourite pastime
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Over 130 dead in Tanzania ferry disaster, scores feared missing
Initial estimates suggest that the ferry was carrying more than 300 people
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Iran puts on 'show of strength' military exercise in Gulf
Rouhani govt plans a large naval military drill including approximately 600 naval vessels
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Delhi's last elephants await marching orders
New Dehli is no longer suitable home for elephants which is overrun by cars, a population of 20 million and pollution
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Regional 'burqa ban' up for vote in Switzerland
Switzerland's government last year opposed an initiative aimed at creating a nationwide burqa ban
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India launches sex offender registry amid wave of assaults
The database has 440,000 names registered
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United States welcomes planned Pakistan-India FM meet as 'terrific'
Not resumption of dialogue, Indian External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said earlier
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Pakistan re-elected to IAEA board of governors
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Chairman Muhammad Naeem led delegation
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Afghan journalists dying in record numbers to report the war
The deaths cracked debate on how Afghan journalists should operate under such circumstances
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US slaps sanctions on China for purchasing Russian jets, missiles
The US State Dept said it would immediately impose on China's EDD
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Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang dead at 61: state media
The 61-year-old President passed away to a serious illness despite devoted treatment
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Emirates, Etihad airlines deny report they may merge
“There is no truth to this rumour,” Emirates spokesperson confirms
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Canada lawmakers declare Myanmar Rohingya killings 'genocide'
The House of Commons endorsed findings of UN fact-finding mission on Myanmar
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World 'won't rest' on Rohingya crisis, UK's Hunt tells Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi, a former pro-democracy icon is internationally criticized for her failure to address the Rohingya crisis
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Trump suggested Sahara wall to stem migrants: Madrid
Closing ports is not a solution, and neither is building a wall along the Sahara, says Spain's foreign minister
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Hezbollah defies Israel, says has 'precision missiles'
Israeli military believes Hezbollah has between 100,000 and 120,000 short-range missiles and rockets
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Govt says Riyadh all set to join CPEC as third partner
A high-level delegation led by Saudi energy minister will visit Pakistan in first week of Oct
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EU raises pressure as UK promises new Brexit plans
London and Brussels originally said they wanted an agreement by October's EU summit
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Israel hits out at Iran after Syria friendly fire incident
The incident was the worst case of friendly fire between Russia and President Bashar al-Assad's regime
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Vatican suspends Indian bishop accused of raping nun
The bishop has not been charged, but has given interviews denying wrongdoing and saying he wanted to defend his name
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Iran dismisses US offer of talks, says Washington broke last deal
US envoy says new deal that Washington hopes to sign with Iran wouldn't be personal pact between two countries only
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Four children killed in Netherlands as train hits 'cargo' bicycle
Accident occurred in the eastern city of Oss, near German border
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Multiple deaths in US warehouse complex shooting
Shooting occurs day after a man shot and wounded four people including a police officer at Pennsylvania court building
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France offers cash bonus to back women filmmakers
The measures are specifically targets opening up technical positions to women, which have been male preserve
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Burkina region bans night-time motorbikes in anti-militant move
Cars, buses and trucks will not be subjected to ban in Burkina Faso
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Indonesian city orders top staff to 'pray or get a new job'
Religious and sexual minorities are subject to increasing prejudice in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province
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Giving birth in Afghanistan: inside MSF's 'baby factory'
According to UN and World Bank maternal mortality is at around 396 deaths per 100,000 live births in Afghanistan
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Girl's family chops off boyfriend's genitals in India
Girl's father, two brothers arrested after the victim's family files a complaint
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Death of sanitation worker sparks outrage in India
Sympathisers raise $70,000 for the Dalit family
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In pictures: Muslims observe Muharram across the world
Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
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Foreign ministers of India, Pakistan to meet on sidelines of UNGA session
The meeting, first in almost three years, is taking place at the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan
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Landslide kills 12 in the Philippines, dozens feared trapped
Heavy weekend rains brought by Typhoon Mangkhut caused more than 100 landslides mostly in Cordillera region on Luzon
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Millions express suffering in Iraq Ashura ritual
“Blood is but a simple thing we offer to Imam Hussain (RA). All we offer Imam Hussain (RA) is actually nothing"
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One of two India rape victims dies
The girls were playing near their house when two suspects lured them with chocolates
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Pakistan crucial to South Asia strategy: US State dept
Report recognises Pakistan as a long-standing and important regional partner
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Jet Airways passengers bleed as crew 'forget to maintain cabin pressure'
Aircraft returned to Mumbai where 30 of 166 passengers were treated for minor injuries
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Iran and Israel call each other nuclear threats
Both countries accuse the other of having secret atomic programs and ask UN to take action
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Afghan envoy to India resigns during Ghani's visit
Abdali handed his resignation to President Ashraf Ghani during his one-day visit to India
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Fulfilling a dream, South Korea's Moon visits sacred North Korean mountain with Kim
After the two leaders pledge new steps aimed at salvaging nuclear talks on Wednesday
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Strawberries spook Australia into raising jail terms for food tampering
Forcing farmers to dump fruit as demand plummets
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Hong Kong airline spells own name wrong on aircraft
Inexplicable, some in industry said
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US ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearisation by 2021
Some US officials were deeply skeptical fearing Kim was trying to drive a wedge between Washington and Seoul
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Islamabad confident of Riyadh's support, says PM Imran
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have a strong people-to-people relationship, premier says
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As petrol prices sky-rocket, Indians look for ways to ease the pain
The government blames the high pump prices on the rising cost of crude oil and a weakening rupee
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Palestinians say one killed as Israeli troops fire on Gaza protest
The border between Gaza and Israel has been the scene of weekly Palestinian demonstrations since March 30
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Thousands head home in Syria's Idlib after deal: monitor
United Nations gives cautious backing to Russian-Turkish agreement in Idlib
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PM, UAE crown prince vow to foster bilateral ties
Premier Imran arrives in Abu Dhabi after completing two-day visit to Saudi Arabia
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EU warns Britain it must 'rework' Brexit plans
Brussels appears ready to fudge plan to at least get UK departure from the EU bloc
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French court upholds magazine fines over topless Kate photos
French court upheld fines handed to two photographers suspected of taking scandalous shots
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Trump says Supreme Court pick's sex accuser should testify
US president makes it clear that his ultimate goal is to add more right-leaning judges in the top court

















































