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US plans sales of top-end fighter jets to UAE
Democrat lawmaker Eliot Engel says this could significantly change the military balance in the Gulf
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Under pressure, WHO plans Covid-19 vaccine insurance scheme for poor nations
The scheme could foot the bill for 92 low-income countries, mostly in Africa and South-East Asia
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At least 140 Europe-bound migrants drown off Senegal coast - UN
The boat carrying 200 people sank a few hours after leaving the fishing town of Mbour
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Pakistan flays church attack in France
No justification for such acts of violence, in particular in places of worship, says Foreign Office
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Nature loss means deadlier future pandemics, UN warns
Warns there are up to 850,000 viruses which exist in animals and an 'existential threat' to humanity
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Labour suspends ex-leader Corbyn after anti-Semitism failings exposed
A report finds that under Corbyn's leadership, the party was responsible for unlawful harassment and discrimination
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BBC clamps down on staff social media and paid speeches
Staff, contractors and freelancers could face dismissal for 'serious' breaches of the guidelines
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Up to 23 million people in US could move thanks to remote work, survey finds
Survey shows 14 million to 23 million people plan to pack up, many of them from big US cities
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Chinese, US military chiefs hold crisis communication
United States has no intention of creating a military crisis with China, says Chinese defence ministry spokesman
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PM Imran felicitates Turkish leadership, people on 97th Republic Day
Premier says Pakistan and Turkey remain 'indispensable partners'
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Scarred by war but home at last, two Libyan families pray for peace
The two families have lost loved ones and seen their livelihoods and dreams destroyed by nearly a decade of conflict
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Three dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church
French anti-terrorist prosecutor’s department asked to investigate the attack
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UN official calls for mutual respect amid cartoon row
Miguel Angel Moratinos expresses concern over French magazine’s insulting cartoons about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
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Next crop of Covid-19 vaccine developers take more traditional route
Given the sheer size of global need it will take several different vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic
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India: COVID-19 infections surpass 8M mark
Country registers over 49,000 fresh coronavirus cases, 517 new fatalities over past 24 hours
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OIC flays French politicians for encouraging publication of blasphemous caricatures
OIC's Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission calls for 'moderation and restrain at all levels'
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Erdogan blasts 'disgusting' Charlie Hebdo cartoon
Says never seen the Charlie Hebdo drawing because he did not want to give credit to such immoral publications
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Ahead of US poll, Trump ends a US restriction applying to Israeli settlements
Palestinians say the move made Washington complicit in what they termed Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise
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Renewed shelling claims lives in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
A month-long conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh has defied three ceasefires
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Grave-counting satellite images seek to track Yemen's Covid death toll
The country’s five-year conflict has disrupted already weak health services
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Trump administration sets record low limit for new US refugees
Trump says any new refugees should be placed by the US State Department in parts of country open to hosting them
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FM Qureshi lauds Erdogan’s 'clear' stance against Islamophobia
Thanks Turkish counterpart on supporting Pakistan on FATF
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With six days left in race, Trump heads to Arizona and Biden delivers Covid-19 speech
More than 70 million people have cast early in-person and mail ballots
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France warns citizens to be cautious as anger seethes in Muslim world
'It is recommended to exercise the greatest vigilance, especially while travelling' the ministry said
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Thousands rally in Bangladesh to protest Macron comments in cartoon row
Many carried placards bearing messages such as 'Stop Islamophobia', 'Boycott France'
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Turkey condemns French caricature featuring Erdogan
Turkish presidential communications director Fahrettin Altun said “Macron’s anti-Muslim agenda is bearing fruit!”
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'Pakistan desires a peaceful, prosperous and stable Afghanistan'
FM tells Afghan counterpart to beware of 'spoilers' who don't wish to see return of peace and stability in Afghanistan
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‘Structural racism’ killing UK minorities
Report says Black, Asian and other ethnicities have been overexposed, stigmatised and overlooked during pandemic
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Fake news spread on WhatsApp to Indian Americans plays stealth role in US election
South Asian supporters of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris worry that misinformation will affect turnout and support
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France boycott call puts Turkey 'even further' from EU
Calls for boycott comes after President Emmanuel Macron defended a cartoonist's right to caricature religious leaders
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Erdogan files criminal complaint against Dutch politician Wilders
Ankara has long been critical of the views and policies put forth by Wilders
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China tells US not to bully Sri Lanka ahead of Pompeo's visit
The embassy says China’s ties with Sri Lanka stretched back 2,000 years
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Vivid memories of tribesman who fought in Kashmir
Akhunzada, 99, recalls march to Kashmir with tribal force to fight Hindu ruler and Indian army in October 1947
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German minister expects 20,000 new daily coronavirus cases at end of week
The German government expects Europe’s largest economy to shrink by 5.5% this year
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Trump celebrates at White House as Supreme Court nominee confirmed
No Supreme Court justice had ever been confirmed so close to a presidential election
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US warns of threat posed by China, signs military pact with India
The two sides will later sign a military agreement that will give India access to advanced US satellite and map data
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Iran summons French diplomat over blasphemous sketches
The move came in reaction to remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron
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Saudi Arabia condemns blasphemous cartoons, attempts to link Islam with terrorism
In Saudi Arabia, calls for a boycott of French supermarket chain Carrefour were trending on social media
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Erdogan backs boycott of French goods over cartoon row
Pakistan's parliament passed a resolution urging the government to recall its envoy from Paris
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On the moon, water water everywhere and not a drop to drink (yet)
Though, a research 11 years ago indicated water was relatively widespread in small amounts on the moon
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Taliban seek image revamp as peace talks grind on
Social media messages, videos, website reports aim at depicting militia as good governors
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Insulting Muslims is an abuse of free speech, Iran's Zarif says
Muslims are the primary victims of the cult of hatred, says Iranian foreign minister
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Malaysia's PM faces calls to quit after failed bid for emergency rule
Malaysian king earlier asked politicians to end any politicking that could destabilise a government
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China to impose sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sales
Zhao Lijian told journalists that China was acting to protect its national interest
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Man attacks Turkish mosque in Australia
Attacker enters Auburn Gallipoli Mosque in Sydney, causes material damage
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Japan and US begin major military exercise as concern about China grows
Keen Sword exercise is the first big drill since Yoshihide Suga became Japan’s prime minister last month
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Hindu festival worsens Delhi's air pollution woes
Effigies of the mythological demon king Ravana were burned in New Delhi to celebrate the Dussehra festival
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Iran reports Covid-19 death every four minutes, extends curbs
Iran extends coronavirus curbs in Tehran and across the country
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Japan PM Suga sets 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality
Putting Japan on the same timeline as Europe, Britain and a host of smaller nations, and a decade ahead of China
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US Secretary of State Pompeo in India on first leg of Asia trip
As US aims at strengthening strategic ties in the face of growing Chinese influence across the region













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