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Arabs shun Israeli media at Qatar World Cup, cooling hopes of a thaw
Qatar does not officially recognise Israel, setting Palestinian statehood as a condition for that
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Indonesia quake kills over 160, search for survivors continues
The epicentre of the 5.6 magnitude quake was near the town of Cianjur in mountainous West Java
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Swiss-based trust fund for frozen Afghan assets meets in Geneva
Swiss fund's statues indicate that disbursements will be for macroeconomic purposes
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Qatar signs world's 'longest' gas supply deal with China
The state energy company will supply 4 million tonnes of LNG annually from its new North Field East project to Sinopec
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UK comedian faked shredding money over Beckham's Qatar World Cup deal
Joe Lycett says he would donate money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with World Cup host
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BBC under fire after not showing World Cup opening ceremony live on TV
Responses, criticism circulate on social media featuring BBC's previous attitude regarding similar cases
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India at 75: Hindu faith bottled and home-delivered
Buyers sparingly use holy water to bless important occasions, from births, weddings, and funerals to festivals
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Developed countries biggest users of child labour in supply chains: expert
'There are more than 300m working children around world despite children's rights,' says Fernando Morales-de la Cruz
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China COVID cases rise, hard-hit Beijing districts shut schools
China is fighting numerous COVID-19 flare ups, from Zhengzhou in central Henan province to Chongqing in the southwest
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In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
Match tickets for the opener cost an average of $200 - but the industrial fan zone was free
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Iran arrests two top actors who removed headcarves: state media
Authorities in the Iran describe the protests as "riots" and accuse the country's Western foes of fomenting them
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Qatar World Cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony
Sheikh Tamim, several world leaders attend mega event
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Explainer: Who will pay for climate 'loss and damage'?
COP27 summit agrees to set up a fund to support poorer countries being ravaged by climate impacts
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Malaysia's Muhyiddin gains backing for PM bid after indecisive election
Muhyiddin says he had won support from two regional blocs based in the island of Borneo
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Turkish air strikes target Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq after bomb attack
89 targets destroyed included shelters, tunnels and ammunition depots, says defence ministry
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China records first Covid-19 death since May
China recorded more than 24,000 infections throughout the country in the previous 24 hours
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Two death-row extremists escape Bangladesh court
Two men were among eight members of the outlawed Ansar al Islam group sentenced last year
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Biden's age 'major concern' for many as he turns 80: US professor
Mark Jones says despite Biden's age, he is eligible to run for another term
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47 children among at least 378 killed in Iran crackdown: new toll
Iran Human Rights warns that the regime had been mounting a 'campaign of spreading lies'
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Children worst affected by Indian state terrorism in IIOJK
Report states large number of school boys are among thousands of Kashmiris arrested since 2019
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High stakes for Qatar as FIFA World Cup begins
Doha has been slammed for its treatment of migrant workers but points to labour reforms against exploitation
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Snowstorm batters western New York, restricting travel ahead of Thanksgiving
Erie County executive says most residents heeded driving bans and stayed home, which he believes averted tragedies
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When the Batman lost his voice
For 30 years, Kevin Conroy brought the definitive screen version of the caped crusader to life
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New UK PM Sunak visits Kyiv, pledges support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the continued support from London
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Last minute recruits in Qatar highlight World Cup security issues
Men attended theoretical training at Qatar's police college in early November, received uniforms and were deployed
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Glimpses from the Sharjah International Book Fair
The 12-day festival included everything from a book fair, star-studded guests and some valuable discussions
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Trump Twitter account reappears after Musk poll
Trump's account was banned early last year for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol
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FBI director 'very concerned' by Chinese 'police stations' in US
Embassy spokesperson rejects claims saying volunteer-run sites assist overseas Chinese nationals in US
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COP27 nears breakthrough on climate finance in scramble for final deal
Outcome of the two-week summit in resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh is a test of global resolve to fight global warming
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White House hosts wedding as Biden granddaughter gets hitched
Few details were given on the event, which is classified as strictly private and is closed to the press
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US pressures Ukraine to weigh talks with Russia
There may be a political solution where, politically, the Russians withdraw, says General Mark Milley
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Malaysia’s Mahathir loses seat in first election defeat in 53 years
Ex-PM failed to retain his parliamentary seat, coming in fourth in a five-cornered fight
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Beloved panda gifted by China to Taiwan dies
Tuan Tuan and his breeding mate Yuan Yuan were given to Taiwan by Beijing in late 2008
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WATCH: Indian students detained for chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’
Three students in Bengaluru city were also suspended by college admin for ‘unintentionally’ raising slogans
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WATCH: Indian man's flag attack leaves Portugal fans enraged
Social media footage shows Elangode pulling the flag off its hoisting and violently tearing it into strips
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North Korea's Kim reveals daughter at ballistic missile test
Her unexpected appearance raises prospect that leadership of totalitarian state could pass to a 4th generation of Kims
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Tehran says world must condemn 'terrorist' violence in Iran
Iran's foreign ministry hit out at 'deliberate silence of foreign promoters of chaos and violence'
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Balance of economic, political power shifting to Asia: Senator Mushahid
For peace and stability, multi-lateral mechanism is important as ‘fairer world is possible,’ says Turkish politician
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Police in IIOJK raid journalists' houses over online threats
Local journalist Sajad Ahmad Kralyari was detained for questioning during raid
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Republicans demand scrutiny of US taxpayer-funded aid to Ukraine
Rep Greene says US protecting another country's border after ignoring dangers happening in own country
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Iran protests: Social media videos show flames at home of late leader Khomeini
The social media videos show dozens of people cheering as a flash of fire is sparked in a building
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Turkish marbling art introduced at Islamic Arts Festival in Pakistan
Group will hold workshop on rosary, introduce traditional Turkish archery to residents
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India successfully launches first privately made rocket
The rocket has the capability of reaching Mach 5, carrying a payload of 83 kg to an altitude of 100 kilometers
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No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sites
Announcement comes two days before Sunday's kickoff of the World Cup
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Protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral home in Iran
Social media videos show flames at house of late founder of the Islamic republic
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WATCH: India successfully launches first privately made rocket
The 545-kg rocket took off from the Indian space agency's launch site near Chennai
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At least 21 killed, several injured in Gaza Strip fire
Fire erupts in building while residents attended party in Jabalia refugee camp
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UN paints grim picture of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan as winter nears
World body calls for $150 million in emergency aid for millions in Afghanistan
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North Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, lands near Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said there had been no reports of damage
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Qatar's maverick ruler eyes soft power win with World Cup
Doha is unrecognisable from when Qatar won the bid 12 years ago












































