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Syria air defences fire on 'hostile targets' near Damascus: state media
Air defences fired on hostile targets over Kisweh area and downed them," reports SANA news agency
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US says seized weapons show that Iran is a regional threat
Confirms its increasing weapon supply to militants in the Middle East and its continued missile program
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New Zealand whale strandings 'linked to ocean warming'
The dead whales were part of a pod of 80-90 whales spotted late Thursday
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CNN splits with contributor over Israel-Palestine remarks
At a meeting at the UN held for the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
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Modi pursues yoga diplomacy at Argentina G20 summit
'I feel like I'm still in India', the Indian premier thanked crowd of 4000 yoga practitioners
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Air New Zealand Christmas ad replicates Trump's UN laughter moment
Portrays an American boy wearing a “Make Christmas Great Again” red cap
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Saudi crown prince meets India's Modi in Argentina, plans to ramp up investments
The crown prince also referred to future projects for investments, in sectors such as tech, energy and farm
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US welcomes opening of Kartarpur corridor
Washington’s policy towards Pakistan is clear, says US State Department spokesperson
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British lawmaker reveals to parliament he is HIV positive
Russell-Moyle is the second British Member of Parliament (MP) to have been diagnosed with HIV
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Argentina's Macri says accusations against Saudi crown prince may be discussed at G20
Macri together with Macron say murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is very serious issue
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30 journalists killed by organised crime says watchdog
Number of journalists assassinated in Russia, Slovakia and Malta since 2017 is on the rise
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Canada sanctions 17 Saudi nationals over Khashoggi killing
Saudi Arabia has taken 21 people into custody with death penalties sought against five men
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Trump cancels Putin meeting over Ukraine crisis
Trump cancels one-on-one talks with Putin due to Russia's armed seizure of three Ukrainian ships
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Lebanon arrests two over killing of British radio host
53-year-old was discovered at his home in Beit Meri,where his employer Radio One is also based
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Europe rebuffs Ukrainian calls for action in Russia standoff
Moscow and Kiev trade angry accusations since Russian navy vessels fired on and captured three Ukrainian ships
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Putin, Trump will meet at G20 summit as planned: Kremlin
Trump is considering pulling out of one-on-one talks with Putin due to Russia's armed seizure of three Ukrainian ships
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Trump heads to G20 primed for new conflicts
Trump is slated to sit down with President Xi Jinping on the G20 margins to press for wholesale reform favouring US
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Lebanon army 'detains several hundred Syrians' in raids on camps
Many Syrians live in tough conditions in Lebanon and depend on international aid organisations for their survival
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Trump ex-lawyer pleads guilty to lying over Russia deal
Trump denounced his former fixer slamming Cohen as a weak person and accusing him of lying to get reduced sentence
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French MPs debate ban on smacking children
Schools in France have long been banned from physically punishing children but parents were not
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China halts activities of baby gene-editing scientist
Experts warn that editing human embryos can create unintended mutations that can have impact throughout the lifetime
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German police raid Deutsche Bank in 'Panama Papers' probe
Deutsche Bank says it is fully cooperating with authorities on case which it is related to Panama Papers
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UK security firm G4S says five employees killed in Kabul attack
International conference on Afghanistan includes 12-person negotiating team led by chief of staff Abdul Salam Rahimi
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2018 temperatures set to be among hottest on record: UN
World leaders are trying to breathe new life into 195-nation agreement amid backsliding from several nations
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Villagers fear for survival on India's disappearing island
Home to 4,800 people, down from 7,000 a decade ago
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India rules out talks revival, SAARC participation
Swaraj says dialogue not connected with only Kartarpur corridor, we will not participate in Saarc summit
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Margaret Atwood to release 'Handmaid's Tale' sequel
Success of 'The Handmaid's Tale' is amplified by wild popularity of Hulu series adapted from the novel
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Egypt unearths eight ancient mummies
Dahshur complex was major royal burial site that boasts well-known bent pyramid of King Snefru.
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Israel unveils rare and ancient mask
The pink and yellow sandstone object was discovered in a field at the Jewish settlement of Pnei Hever
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Germany urges France to turn UN seat into EU one
Alongside the five permanent seats, UN Security Council is rounded out by 10 non-permanent members
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India harps on terror mantra as Pakistan talks peace
Political commentators say the two countries should resume talks without preconditions
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Bangladesh attorney general says jailed ex-PM cannot contest election
Hasina is widely expected to win elections although analysts say formation of joint opposition alliance is expected
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Afghan president names negotiating team for Taliban peace talks
Afghan government, United Nations and Western diplomats hope of reaching deal to end Taliban's 17-year insurgency
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At least 10 killed in attack at UK security firm's Kabul compound
Interior Ministry deputy spokesperson Nasrat Rahimi confirms death toll but warns it could yet change
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Sidhu opts for poetry over prose in Kartarpur speech
Cricketer-turned-politician speaks of Guru Nanak's message of peace and love
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Kuwaiti 'official' held at Islamabad airport over bid to smuggle $46,000
Khalid al Basiti was off loaded from a private airline's flight 206 and taken into custody
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Martial law in Ukraine as Trump threatens to cancel Putin meet
Putin blames Kiev over incident, warning Ukraine against any further reckless acts
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Sri Lanka top military official detained over mass murder cover-up
Police believe the 11 victims were killed while in illegal custody of navy and their bodies were never found
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EU sets goal to be 'climate neutral' by 2050
World leaders are trying to breathe new life into 195-nation Paris Agreement amid backsliding from several nations
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Pakistan Army laments Indian media’s attempt to take the spotlight off Kartarpur event
Indian news outlets report that Gen Qamar only met pro-Khalistan leader owing to his political views
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Saudi crown prince arrives in Buenos Aires for G20
Saudi Arabia faces sharp international criticism over murder of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi
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Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million to UN Palestinian refugee agency
More than five million registered Palestinian refugees are eligible to receive support from UNRWA
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'Unruly' young boy upstages Pope Francis
Mother tells the pope that the family came from his native Argentina to see him
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Philippine leader slammed over threat to create 'Duterte death squad'
Duterte is worsening existing climate of fear and impunity by threatening Maoists, leftists and some lawmakers
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Protests as Saudi crown prince visits Tunisia
Prince Mohammad Bin Salman met Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi
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US warns Russia over Syrian site of alleged chemical attack
Bashar al Assad accuses armed groups of carrying out a toxic gas attack
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Indonesia's Lion Air must improve safety culture: crash report
The Boeing 737 MAX vanished from radar about 13 minutes after taking off from Jakarta
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US urges UN to hold off on Yemen resolution
Britain presented measure last week as UN stepped up its diplomatic efforts to hold talks on ending war in Yemen
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India harps on terror mantra despite Pakistan’s peace overture
Indian foreign minister takes hawkish stance, sets conditions for bilateral talks
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Prince Harry joins the circus in Zambian youth project
Harry is frequent visitor to southern Africa for his charity work and holidays

















































