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$68,800 to be paid to families of deceased soldiers, $41,300 to be given to the injured

Iraq said $2.6 million have been recovered in public funds fraudulently withdrawn from a government account

The global jihadist group has still not confirmed Zawahiri's death or announced a new boss

Prevailing insecurity is the result of policies of the Pakistani government, says former Afghan president

This is the largest fine ever imposed on an individual by the DFSA

Visit by far-right Israeli minister prompts fierce condemnation from Palestinians and Arab countries

The move, which will be announced within weeks, is supported by Britain’s security minister and Home Secretary

Sara Khadem took part in last week's FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Almaty without the hijab

The Islamic Republic has accused foreign adversaries of fomenting unrest which erupted in Iran

Shtayyeh also called on Palestinians to "confront the raids into Al Aqsa mosque"

Russia's defence ministry said 63 soldiers were killed on New Year's Eve in a fiery blast

Move comes after 7 anti-govt protestors arrested in Iran with links to UK

Funeral parlours report a spike in demand, international health experts predict at least one million deaths

Kristalina Georgieva foresees a tougher year ahead as US EU China slow down

The earthquake struck at 11:35 a.m. PDT

Israel accuses Iran of seeking to build nuclear bomb, a claim denied by Tehran

Tens of thousands queued to pay tribute to the pontiff who shocked the world by retiring a decade ago

In the doctored video, pilgrims clad in white robes can be seen enjoying heavy snowfall around the Holy Kaaba

63 Russian soldiers have been killed by a Ukrainian strike on a facility in the eastern Donetsk region

‘We have better experience than anyone in defending our country’, say Afghan defense ministry

First batch of 32 female drivers completes graduation to drive one of the fastest trains in the world

The summit would be hosted by Morocco, says Cohen

Commerce minister says countries including Iran, Russia and China are interested in trade and investment

Joint planning and exercises to be aimed at more effective implementation of the US 'extended deterrence'

Monday was a public holiday, but traffic in the capital has built up again

Kim highlighted the need to secure “overwhelming military power” to defend its sovereignty and security

The leaders of Ukraine and Russia both vowed to push for victory in New Year speeches

China and the US must pursue dialogue to avoid the mistakes made during the Cold War, Wang Yi said

Top-tier footballers were detained on New Year's Eve where alcohol was served in violation of an Islamic ban

Leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will be sworn in as president of Brazil on Sunday

Jews are not occupiers in their own land and no UN resolution can distort that historical truth, says Nethanyahu

People started pushing through a passage in the Freedom City Mall just after clocks struck midnight, the force said

Taliban-run interior ministry says "a number of citizens were martyred and injured" in the explosion

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Indian premier’s mother, says PML-N chief

In a speech to mark the New Year, Xi says country overcame unprecedented difficulties in the battle against pandemic

Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year

Benedict's funeral is expected to be at the Vatican, presided over by Francis.

The court's rulings are binding, though it has no power to enforce them

So far this year 84 prisoners have killed themselves, says ombudsman

Iraq, Syria deadliest countries for journalists, Russia most dangerous in Europe, says Reporters Without Borders

Republicans say the move could lead to the political 'weaponisation' of individual tax returns

The error was an apology 20 minutes later from Askern Medical Practice in South Yorkshire

‘There is nothing left except that the next edict might be that woman should not breathe’, says Fawzia Koofi

Russian vessel carrying goods for Bangladesh’s largest nuclear power plant, say officials

UN committed to the delivery of life-saving services to the people of Afghanistan, says Resident Coordinator

The rupee finished the year at 82.72 to the US currency, down from 74.33 at the end of 2021

Qin Gang rose through various positions including as ministry's spokesperson, postings at Chinese embassy in Britain

Malaysia said it would screen all international arrivals for fever

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he may visit the stricken areas to assess the situation

Encounter forced US air force aircraft to take evasive manoeuvres to avoid collision in international airspace