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Another Indian fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan
MiG-27 UPG aircraft crashes during a routine mission from Jodhpur, claims an official
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Israel reopens Gaza crossings closed for days after rocket strike: official
After tens of thousands of Palestinians protested along the Gaza border
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Five rockets fired at Israel from Gaza Strip, Israeli tanks respond: army
Hours after a massive Palestinian protest along the border
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Poor hit hardest by air pollution in Europe
In poorer parts of Europe, people are living in an energy system that is more polluting
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Turks begin voting in local polls which Erdogan could lose in big cities
Defeat in either Ankara or Istanbul would bring to an end a nearly quarter century rule by Erdogan’s AKP
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In Pictures: People around the world turn off lights to mark Earth Hour
Earth Hour will see millions of people across 180 countries turn off their lights at 8:30 pm local time
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Afghan vice president narrowly escapes death for a second time
Dostum was aware of a planned attack but decided to travel anyway
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Iran evacuates flood-threatened villages after heavy rains kill dozens
Western and southwestern parts of Iran are expected to bear the brunt of the storms in the days ahead
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Pope begins Morocco visit to boost dialogue, meet migrants
Around 30,000 to 35,000 Catholics live in Morocco, many of them from sub-Saharan Africa
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German police arrest ten people suspected of plotting major attacks
Germany has been the scene of several militant attacks in recent years
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Stranded baby elephants rescued by Thai rangers
Deforestation and habitat loss has brought wild elephants in closer contact with humans
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Taliban kill nine police in checkpoint assault
The attacks come as United States seeks to broker peace accord with Taliban and Kabul government
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At least 35 killed by flash floods in Afghanistan
Heavy rains have washed away houses and cut off access to remote villages across the country
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With a piece of paper, Trump called on Kim to hand over nuclear weapons
Document represented John Bolton's hardline 'Libya model' of denuclearisation that North Korea has rejected repeatedly
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Palestinian killed by Israel fire ahead of border protests: Gaza ministry
Protesters say he was more than 100 metres from the heavily-fortified border fence when he was hit
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Taliban fighters, families must be reintegrated into Afghan society: US report
US SIGAR report says Islamic State poses greater security threat in Afghanistan than in 2016
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Actor George Clooney calls for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels
Over the sultanate's imposition of the death penalty for gay sex and adultery
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Trump threatens to close border with Mexico 'next week'
Mexican president says he does not want to be drawn into a confrontation on the issue
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Boost to India's ruling party from botched Pakistan strike waning ahead of election
Pollsters say the airstrikes and nationalist rhetoric had diverted attention away from socio-economic issues
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Two Japanese students drown at Australia tourist hot spot
Police locate the bodies in the water early on Saturday morning
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Five killed in factory explosion in eastern China
Three others outside the workshop suffer mild injuries and are still in hospital
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No-deal Brexit fears rise as parliament sinks May's deal
Decision to rejects stripped-down version of May’s divorce deal left it totally unclear whether Britain will exit EU
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Pakistanis seek world record in ancient sport of tent-pegging
Pakistan qualified for the first time in a decade to participate in the tent-pegging World Cup in 2018
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New Silk Road critics are 'prejudiced', China's top diplomat says
China has stressed many times that the Belt and Road is to promote joint development
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Two weeks before India starts voting, Modi predicts easy victory
Involving around 900m voters, India’s general election will be world’s largest democratic exercise
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'Mueller report on Trump and Russia to be made public by mid-April'
Leading congressional Democrats are pressing for a quick release of the entire Mueller report
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India's ex-general hails ISPR for ‘outclass information war’
ISPR did outstanding work by ensuring alienation of Kashmiris against Indian troops, says Lt-Gen (retd) Ata Husnain
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Austria lauds Pakistan’s efforts for de-escalation
Two countries identify areas for further cooperation in politics, trade, investment, education and culture
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'Cow toilets' in Netherlands aim to cut e-moo-ssions
Tests have started on the device which collects 15 to 20 litres of urine every day
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After 'grave' defeat, PM May says Britain is running out of Brexit options
Withdrawal agreement defeated by 344 votes to 286 in parliament
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BJP backs acquittal of accused in Samjhauta Express bombing
Islamabad condemned the verdict, accusing India ‘of duplicity and hypocrisy’
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Former CJP Jillani receives International Justice Excellence Award
Jillani says he is 'honoured and humbled'
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Year of Gaza protests leaves lives broken, medical system on brink
Hundreds remain at risk of infection and amputation, as Israel turns down most to leave the strip for treatment
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Indian air defence may have shot down IAF Mi-17 helicopter
Investigation focusing on failure of safeguards meant to protect assets from friendly fire
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Garfield beach phone mystery solved after 30 years
Locals have long suspected a lost shipping container was to blame
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UN’s counter-terror machinery should not be politicised: Maleeha
Envoy says violence in Kashmir and Palestine should be the focus of international attention
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Ready or not? Britain's 'no deal' planning
If the country's political system fails to break its Brexit logjam
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Bangladesh skyscraper inferno death toll rises to 25
Helicopters were called in to rescue those remaining in the building
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Silent crowd listens to mosque victims' names at New Zealand memorial
Dozens of govt representatives from around the world joined PM Ardern at the remembrance service in Hagley Park
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Rare Sumatran tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo
There are as few as 350 remaining in patches of forest on the Indonesian island of Sumatra
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China calls for ‘comprehensive, thorough’ assessment before blacklisting Masood Azhar
US bypassing 1267 committee by submitting draft resolution at UNSC, says Beijing
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Trump, Moon to meet in Washington in April: Seoul
After the latest summit between Washington and Pyongyang ended in deadlock
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UN pushes countries to crack down on terror financing
The council unanimously adopts a French-drafted resolution
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Maduro regime strips Guaido of public office
Move was announced by Auditor General Elvis Amoroso on state television
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Twitter may tag rule-breaking Trump tweets
Tweets that go too far such as threatening someone with violence would be removed, says official
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Netanyahu says prepared for 'comprehensive' Gaza operation
Netanyahu has been seeking to head off political pressure over Gaza ahead of April 9 elections
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Russia threatens to block popular VPN services to prevent website access
Russia introduced tougher internet laws, requiring search engines to delete some results
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Death toll from Utrecht tram shooting rises to four
Authorities are investigating whether Gokmen has confessed to judge during a closed hearing of his motives
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'World's longest' salt cave discovered by Israeli researchers
Cave discovered near desert site where according to the Bible, Lot's wife was turned into pillar of salt
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Bangladesh court sentences five more Jamaat leaders to death
International Crimes Tribunal with no international oversight is politically motivated, say critics