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In hijab row, critics say India's BJP looking for votes in southern state
Political analysts accuse BJP of fomenting tensions in Karnataka to consolidate its appeal to majority Hindus
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Pakistan reiterates demand for justice for Samjhauta Express blast victims
Indian Charge d’Affaires asked to convey Pakistan's condemnation of those acquitted, exonerated in 2007 bomb blasts
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Six African countries to receive mRNA vaccine technology in WHO project
The technology transfer project aims to help low, middle-income countries manufacture mRNA vaccines at scale
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Rebels accuse Ukraine of shelling as Russian media reports tank withdrawals
Kyiv, rebels blamed each other for escalating tension after artillery and mortar attacks on Thursday
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Indian court orders death for 38 for deadly 2008 serial bomb blasts
Explosions had shaken Gujarat, where Hindu-Muslim riots killed thousands, mostly Muslims
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Saudi army chief makes 'historic' first trip to India
Lt Gen Al-Mutair discussed security aspects during his meeting with the Indian counterpart, says official statement
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US 'candy bomber' pilot dead at 101
Gail Halvorsen was famous for dropping parachutes loaded with sweets for children during Soviet blockade
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Vienna 'Asparagus Palace' hides Iran nuclear tensions
The 2015 deal eased some sanctions on Iran in return for strict curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme
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Only 29% of Americans have 'great deal' of trust in scientists
They have less trust in scientists now than in the pre-pandemic period, finds Pew poll
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Khamenei rejects 'absurd' claims Iran wants atomic bomb
The Islamic republic is locked in negotiations with world powers to revive a 2015 deal
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US says war appears imminent after shelling on Ukraine front line
Biden's remarks came shortly after Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists exchanged fire across
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Two Indians among eight held in Nepal for possessing uranium-like substances
Indians were identified as Upendra Kumar Mishra and Raju Thakur, both natives of Bihar
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IIOJK rights violations: OIC urged to play role to set up UN inquiry commission
Int'l forum observes anti-Muslim rhetoric in India has been taken to mainstream to create 'Hindu Rashtra'
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13 die after falling down well during marriage celebrations in India
The victims were sitting on an iron slab covering the well on Wednesday when it gave way, officials say
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Panel finds Dutch used excessive violence in Indonesian War of Independence
The countries now enjoy strong economic ties, but war remains a sensitive topic among victims, veterans
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UK pledges $34 million to enhance security in Indo-Pacific
Johnson, Morrison expressed 'grave concerns about credible reports of human rights violations in Xinjiang'
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France, partners to begin Mali military withdrawal - statement
France has had troops in Mali since 2013, when it intervened to drive back militants
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Kuwait army allows women in combat roles, but without guns
Kuwait is known to have an active political scene, with MPs regularly challenging the authorities
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Russia's military build-up near Ukraine is growing, not shrinking, warns West
Russia's defense ministry said its forces were pulling back after exercises in southern and western military districts
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Former Soviet soldier living in Afghanistan misses his siblings
After being held captive for some time by mujahideen, Sherefovic converted to Islam
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'Hezbollah can turn rockets into precision missiles, make drones'
The group's leader says it has been producing drones for a long time, invites 'orders' from buyers
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In Indian Punjab's Muslim 'island', voters vying for change
People in only Muslim-dominated districts pin hopes on new govt to address issues
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Girls in hijabs barred from university prep schools in southern India
Karnataka High Court blocked last week students from wearing religious garments until final ruling announced
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Russian jets intercept 3 US reconnaissance aircraft over Mediterranean Sea
Pentagon says US flight crews were flying in international airspace at time of intercepts
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World spends daily average of 7 hours online: Report
South Africans use Internet most with daily average of over 10 hours, Japan sits at bottom under 5 hours, says report
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Covid vaccination during pregnancy helps protect babies after birth: US study
Findings shed light on whether benefits of vaccination extend to infants who would be too young to receive vaccines
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China says US is exaggerating Russian threat to Ukraine
Beijing says Washington is 'playing up the threat of warfare and creating tension'
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Indian tax authorities search premises of China's Huawei
Searches were conducted at Huawei's office premises in New Delhi, Gurugram and Bengaluru
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Migrants sew their mouths shut in quest for Mexico passage to US border
The border city of Tapachula has been filled with thousands waiting for papers to be able to freely cross the country
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Afghan war crimes suspect says he is a victim of mistaken identity
Abdul Rafief allegedly abused political opponents in the 1980s
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Turkish aid agency provides health services to over 12m people in Afghanistan
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency builds clinics, procures medical supplies in northern Afghanistan
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Five killed as gunfire, explosions rock Somali capital
Latest attack came as indirect parliamentary elections are held
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Russia sends hypersonic-armed fighter jets to Syria for naval drills: report
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Damascus has been a staunch ally of Moscow
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Russia says video shows tanks, military equipment leaving Crimea
The video, published by the RIA news agency, showed dozens of military vehicles crossing the bridge at night
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Pakistani-American appointed US special representative
'Special Rep Syed will lead efforts to support the export activities of US companies through commercial advocacy'
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Senior schools reopen in India's Karnataka amid hijab row
All of the students were allowed, including the girls in hijabs, despite a ruling from the state's High Court
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First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
The study suggests that an important element to the success is the transplantation of HIV-resistant cells
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India's hijab dispute reaches its most populous state
Hindu students ask officials to impose a complete ban on hijab at Uttar Pradesh college
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China calls US splitting Afghan money ‘robbery’
Spokesperson urges Washington to ‘immediately return the stolen money’ to the Afghan people
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Russia says some troops return to base, Ukraine reacts cautiously
Russian official accuses US of fuelling the crisis by warning repeatedly of an impending invasion
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School boards get death threats amid rage over race, gender, mask policies
Local school officials across US are being inundated with threats, other hostile messages from anonymous harassers
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Britain to co-host Afghanistan aid summit, hoping to raise $4.4 billion
The donor conference comes as the international community continues to grapple with how to help Afghanistan
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Afghanistan to auction US dollars
Move to help strengthen local Afghani, says Central Bank
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'Deeply worried' UN chief says time to defuse Ukraine crisis
"Abandoning diplomacy for confrontation is not a step over a line, it is a dive over a cliff," he said
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'My heart and body shake': Afghan women defy Taliban
Haunted by memories of the last Taliban regime, some Afghan women are too frightened to venture out
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Ukraine president calls for 'day of unity' for Feb. 16, day some believe Russia could invade
Blinken said Washington was offering Ukraine up to $1 billion in sovereign loan guarantees to calm markets
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'US order on frozen assets atrocity against Afghans’
Ex-Afghan president Hamid Karzai asks families of those killed in 9/11 attacks to help rescind President Biden's order
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Israeli prime minister lands in Bahrain in first visit
Bennett's office says leaders will discuss ways to strengthen ties, especially in diplomatic and economic areas
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Erdogan visits UAE to boost long-strained ties
Turkish president says trip marks the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations
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OIC voices ‘deep concern’ over hijab ban, Islamophobic incidents in India
Official statement urges New Delhi to bring the perpetrators of acts of violence against Muslims to justice























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