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Tribune Take: Major international political developments of 2018
The Express Tribune retraces some of the major international political developments of 2018
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1979: a pivotal year in the Arab-Muslim world
A series of dramatic events swept across the Arab and Muslim worlds in 1979
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Famed Brazilian medium accused of sex abuse surrenders
Deus is accused of sexually abusing hundreds of women under the pretext of treating them
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North Korea warns on US sanctions
After diplomatic rapprochement between Kim, Trump, progress has stalled in talks on Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal
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Saudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as 'interference'
US move came amid mounting uproar over the Yemen conflict and slaying of journalist Khashoggi
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Vine cofounder dead at 34, overdose suspected
Young tech star was fired from Twitter, facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour at HQ Trivia
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Afghan Taliban say will meet US officials in UAE on Monday
The meetings come as diplomatic efforts to resolve the Afghan conflict have intensified
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More than 40 injured in explosion in Japan's Sapporo
Video of incident posted on social media shows flames, dark smoke billowing into night sky
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Shock waves of #MeToo reach the City of London
#MeToo campaign has brought women from range of professions to go public with allegations of harassment
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UN calls for 'credible' probe into Khashoggi murder
According to Turkey, a 15-member Saudi team was sent to Istanbul to kill Khashoggi
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Imran lambastes New Delhi over violence in IoK
Country's premier says need to allow people of Kashmir to decide their own future
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Malaysia's Mahathir says no rights to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Malaysia, a majority-Muslim country and has long supported a two-state solution in Palestine-Israel conflict
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Australia reaffirms Israel decision despite backlash
Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital
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Sri Lanka reinstates ousted prime minister, ending power struggle
Supreme Court confirmed that Rajapakse could not exercise powers of prime minister until he proved his legitimacy
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Women officers 'not fit' for combat roles in military: Indian army chief
General Rawat says women have responsibility of raising children... male soldiers may not accept a woman leading them
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Fall of Dhaka: Winemaker’s tale of selfless love and sacrifice
Haleem Tari-wala refused offer for a safe passage in times of massacre
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Western tourists trickle into Saudi Arabia as it tries to open up
Thousands of fans flocked to Riyadh’s historic Diriyah district for Formula E tournament, and concerts
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Ukraine creates church independent from Russia
Ties between Russia and Ukraine have broken down since Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014
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Pakistan summons Iranian envoy over deadly border attack
FO urges Iran to take action against terrorist group behind attack
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Trump says interior secretary to leave in latest high-profile departure
Zinke is one of several members of Trump's cabinet to come under fire over expenditures
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Palestinians slam Australia's move on Jerusalem
Australia says it would open defence and trade office in west of the holy city of Jerusalem
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‘Do less, not more’ when supporting Taliban, ex-US envoy tells Islamabad
Richard Olson says US policy of forcing Islamabad to do more is flawed
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Israel destroys house of Palestinian charged with killing soldier
Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns demolition
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British zoo evacuated after fire breaks out at large indoor exhibit
Pictures on social media show flames and plumes of smoke emerging from Chester Zoo
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France's 'yellow vest' protesters gather on decisive weekend
Around 90,000 security forces are mobilised across France and 2,000 people detained in Paris
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Spanish police arrest three behind neo-nazi website
According to official suspects used false identities and servers based abroad to try to avoid detection
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Death in Belgium road accident linked to 'yellow vest' protest: official
Accident happened in the Erquelinnes area of Belgium at a junction between N40 and N54 roads
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Rajapakse bows out, ending Sri Lanka power struggle
Rajapakse was defeated in a no-confidence motion on November 14
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Kashmiri leaders send 'SOS to humanity' after massacre of civilians
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says Kashmiris will march to Badami Bagh garrison on Dec 17 and ask Indians to ‘kill us all’
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At least 20 Afghan civilians killed in airstrike - local officials
Several Taliban military commanders have been killed since the beginning of December by Afghan forces
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Nations inch towards climate deal at marathon UN summit
Developing nations want more clarity from richer ones over how future climate fight will be funded
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Turkey won't 'give up' on Khashoggi murder probe: minister
President Erdogan insists that Khashoggi's killing was ordered at highest levels of Saudi government
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Qatar says Gulf alliance needs replacing
Riyadh and its allies accuse Doha of supporting 'terrorist groups' including Muslim Brotherhood
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Seven civilians martyred as gunfight sparks protests in IoK
Saturday's bloodshed capped the deadliest year in the region since 2009
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Pak-Afghan border fencing to be completed by end of 2019: DG ISPR
Maj-Gen Asif Ghafoor says the project will benefit peaceful people of two countries while restricting terrorists
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Egypt unearths tomb of ancient high priest
Newly discovered tomb contains more than dozen niches and 24 colourful statues of the cleric and members of his family
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21 killed in ethnic violence in Ethiopia
61 people were injured
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Palestinian killed as Israel hunts West Bank shooter
The Israeli army clashes with stone-throwing protesters in multiple locations
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Book Proust gave to his lover sells for world record 1.5 million euros
Swann's Way was a gift to his beloved Lucien Daudet
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French 'yellow vests' spark copycats and fakes abroad
With a swarm of fake reports from mostly European countries
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Sri Lanka's newly appointed PM Rajapaksa resigns - party lawmaker, son
His son Namal Rajapaksa, also a lawmaker, said his father would make a special statement
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Eleven die after eating 'toxic' rice at Indian temple
Another 29 people critically ill and undergoing emergency treatment
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Australia recognises west Jerusalem as capital of Israel
Canberra became one of just a few governments around the world to follow Trump's lead
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Trump hails Apple plans for new Texas campus
President Trump has been putting immense pressure on manufacturers to move jobs to the US
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World's first lab-grown steak tastes just like 'real meat'
However, it would cost approximately $50 for a single steak
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Slower flow of glaciers due to ice loss may affect freshwater availability
NASA-led study predicts drier future for Pakistan, India and China
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Trump knew hush-money payments were wrong: ex-lawyer Cohen
US President Trump has said he never directed Cohen to break the law
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Rajapakse ends standoff as Sri Lanka risked shutdown
Announcement came shortly after Supreme Court banned Rajapakse and his purported government from exercising powers
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Sidhu in hot water again after bringing Pakistani ‘gift’ home
A complaint filed against ex-cricket star after he brought a stuffed bird without fulfilling requirement
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Miss Spain breaking barriers as first transgender Miss Universe hopeful
Miss Spain is set to reverse longstanding policy of pageant which declares participants must be 'naturally born'...