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Israel drops warning leaflets as gaza protests build momentum
Israeli forces drop leaflets into Gaza warning Palestinian protesters to stay away from the Gaza-Israel border
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US set for deeply controversial Jerusalem embassy move
The inauguration follows Trump's December 6 recognition of the disputed city as Israel's capital
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Chinese double amputee finally summits Everest, decades after first bid
Xia Boyu climbs Mount Everest, conquering all physical challenges
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Malaysia's Mahathir gets down to work after historic poll win
After toppling the Najib regime, Mahathir becomes the world's oldest elected leader
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Wild storms kill at least 70 in India
The deaths came just 10 days after a sandstorm that left more than 84 dead, most of them in Agra
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Catalan lawmakers set to elect new hardline leader
Pro-independence candidate Quim Torra becomes regional president, after Puigdemont's exile
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Firebrand cleric Sadr on course to win Iraq election
The winner will have to contend with the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s decision to quit Iran’s nuclear deal
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Iran FM in Moscow as Russia moves to save nuclear deal
Trump's move to ditch the nuclear deal has infuriated China and Russia
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US to lift sanctions if North Korea dismantles nuclear weapons program: Pompeo
Pompeo became the first known US official to meet with Kim on his visit to North Korea last month
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Jinnah Park inaugurated in Canada
‘First ever in North America named after Quaid-e-Azam’
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Four suicide bombers blow themselves up at Indonesian police HQ
Suicide bombers attacked three churches yesterday killing at least 13 people and wounding around 40
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Rhetoric over US exit from Iran deal rises amid threat of sanctions
White House national security adviser says US sanctions on European companies were possible over Iran deal issue
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Most foreign envoys absent as Israel, US launch embassy festivities
Most countries say Jerusalem’s status should be determined in a final peace settlement
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US ready to offer North Korea security assurances, investment: Pompeo
North Korea said it will destroy its nuclear test site later this month
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Police widen probe into Chechen-born Paris knife attacker
Hundreds of fighters from Chechnya have joined militant groups in recent years
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Iraq elections thrown open as outsiders appear strong
Complex electoral arithmetic of Iraqi system means that final makeup of the parliament is still far from decided
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Student finds unique way to protest after professor says ‘her clothes too short’
Chai says she wants to stand up against oppressive beliefs but classmates defend professor
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China's first home-built carrier sets out for sea trials
China’s aircraft carrier programme is state secret
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Eastern Europe blocks EU rant over US embassy move
The US decision to move the embassy raised concern in many capitals, and outrage in some
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Mahathir, Anwar step in as tensions flare within Malaysia's ruling alliance
The four-party alliance scored a historic victory in Wednesday’s general election
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Hamas leader heads to Cairo ahead of Gaza protests
Hamas leaders have voiced support for attempts to break the fence into Israel
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EU meets Balkan leaders under shadow of Trump
The EU is wary of admitting new members before they settle their differences
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US envoy sees peace hope after Israel embassy move
"They are not reacting well," Ambassador David Friedman said of the Palestinians
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Rouhani says Iran may remain part of nuclear accord
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on Tuesday to pull out of the nuclear deal has upset European allies
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New Saudi TV station feeds into modernisation drive
The move follows the launch of a $35-billion drive to turn Saudi Arabia into a culture and entertainment hub by 2020
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At least nine dead as bomb, gun battle rages in Afghan city
Latest deadly violence to strike Afghanistan as militant groups step up attacks
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Paris knife attacker was born in 1997 in Chechnya
'France has once again paid the price in blood but will not give an inch to the enemies of freedom'
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Iran court sentences eight men to death over Islamic State attack
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the unprecedented attacks in Iran
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North Korea to destroy nuclear site ahead of US summit
The latest measures will see the tunnels of the nuclear test site blown up and their entrances completely blocked
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Suspected Islamic State inspired suicide bombers attack Indonesian churches, at least 11 dead
Indonesia is world’s largest Muslim-majority country and has seen recent resurgence in militancy
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One killed in Paris knife attack, assailant shot dead
Country has been on high alert amid a series of attacks inspired by the militant group
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Man commits suicide after getting $13,000 electricity bill in India
Shelke leaves behind suicide note stating bill was 'very high'
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Khamenei urges Muslims to develop sciences to shake off US hegemony
Supreme leader says nations must reach height of civilisation so US cannot order around heads of Islamic countries
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19 dead in fighting between Myanmar army, rebels
Myanmar military stands accused of carrying out an ethnic cleansing campaign against the stateless minority in Rakhine
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Grandparents, mum and kids shot dead in Australia murder-suicide
The shooting happened in the small town of Osmington, close to Margaret River
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Malaysia bars ousted PM from leaving the country
Mahathir Mohamad plans to reopen investigations into the scandal involving former PM Najib
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Modi fights to capture southern Indian state
The BJP and its allies are currently control 22 of India’s 29 states
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Trump, Kim summit in Singapore presents logistical challenges for North Korea
The meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is scheduled to take place on June 12
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Egypt arrests activist after anti-sexual abuse video
There has been a social media backlash against Fathi, including gender-based insults
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Iran turns to diplomacy amid high regional tensions
Zarif is all set to visit Beijing, Moscow and Brussels in a bid to de-escalate tensions between Iran-Israel
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China marks 10th anniversary of devastating earthquake
The earthquake is considered one of the most pivotal events in China's recent history
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US vows to make North Korea rich if it gives up nukes
US secretary of state Mike Pompeo meets South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha
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UN asks Nicaragua to let it investigate protest deaths
US State Department remains deeply concerned about the crisis in Nicaragua
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Pompeo promises North Korea future 'brimming with prosperity' if it denuclearizes
Pompeo returns from Pyongyang with three Americans who had been held prisoner by North Korea
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Top Trump aide says protected immigrants need path to citizenship
Trump administration moves to revoke this special status and expel tens of thousands of protected immigrants
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Unborn child decapitated inside womb owing to doctor's negligence in UK
The child's head was reattached to the body so the mother could mourn
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Dog shoots American owner while ‘horsing around’
The dog flicked the safety catch off the 9mm pistol in owner's belt while 'horsing around'.
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Rock carving of world’s oldest paper currency discovered in China
Jiaozi was printed in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)
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Iran does not want 'new tensions' in Mideast: Rouhani
Rouhani did not mention Israel's strikes in Syria, or those against the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights
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Sierra Leone new president announces free education for kids
Free education will be introduced effective September 2018 for all primary and secondary schools

















































