The Taliban attack in the north coincides with clashes in southeastern province of Ghazni

Amid outrage from UN officials, Riyadh continues to defend the raid as a “legitimate military action”

Trump signs $716 billion defence policy bill that authorizes military spending and controls on contracts with China

More than 2 million Palestinians are packed into Gaza Strip which is experiencing deep economic hardship

President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi says Cairo is committed to helping Yemen regain its security

Labour's Corbyn is wrestling accusations of anti-semitism for months despite apologising for it

There is no sign that the United States is prepared to negotiate with Turkey over Brunson

A large police presence keeps the two sides separated in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House

The attack on Ghazni blew hopes of possibly initiate peace talks with the Taliban

UN human rights panel said it received reports that 1 million ethnic Uighurs were held in a 'massive internment camp'