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Afghan war victims say hope for peace comes at a price: forgiveness
Jafar and other victims asked to forgive the killers of their loved ones were under a different kind of pressure
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India begins examination of plane's black box after deadly crash
The tragic incident claimed lives of 18 people in the country’s worst aviation accident in a decade
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Afghanistan to release 400 'hard-core' Taliban to start peace talks
With the release, the Afghan government will fulfil its pledge to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners
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Pregnant women unlikely to transmit Covid-19 to babies
Over 95% babies born healthy to mothers who contract virus, says gynaecologist
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Lebanon appeals for Arab support after explosion
Aoun meets Arab League Secretary-General to discuss impact of Beirut port explosion
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Wife of Dutch envoy to Lebanon dies from blast injuries
Ambassador’s wife dies of wounds sustained in Beirut port explosion
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2 Lebanese shot dead in Tehran in rare shootout
Father, daughter were shot dead by armed assailants in Tehran
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Arab countries report more deaths from Covid-19
Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan confirm new fatalities
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US to cut troop levels in Afghanistan
Washington should ensure there is no terror threat when leaving Afghanistan, US defense chief says
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Australia's Victoria reports deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic
The state reported 174 such “mystery” cases in the past 24 hours
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New Zealand records 100 days without domestic virus case but warns against complacency
Successful fight against Covid-19 has made New Zealand one of the safest places in the world
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Blaze kills at least 10 in Indian coronavirus centre
Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit in the centre
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Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji
PM Shinzo Abe will make an offering on the emotive day
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'Your time is up': Thousands protest against Netanyahu over economy, corruption allegations
The protest movement has intensified in recent weeks
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Brazil registers nearly 100,000 Covid-19 deaths
The state of Sao Paulo has been the most affected by the disease, with 24,735 deaths
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Muslim rickshaw driver assaulted, forced to chant 'Modi zindabad' in India
52-year-old Gaffar Ahmed says the culprits 'pulled his beard and even asked to go to Pakistan'.
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Backstory: Covering the Beirut blast, bruised and bloodied
Photographer Mohamed Azakir thought it was an earthquake when he first felt the ground shaking
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Top Afghan council urges release of all Taliban inmates
Grand assembly tells govt to free remaining 400 Taliban prisoners, supports call for permanent cease-fire
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No need to be apologetic on Kashmir remarks, says Mahathir
PM Imran thanks former Malaysian premier for remarks supporting Kashmiris
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Police fire tear gas at Beirut protesters angry over explosion
The government has promised to hold those responsible to account
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UK orders recall of 741,000 coronavirus testing kits over safety concerns
The government on July 15 instructed the National Health Service (NHS) to stop using the kits
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Death toll from Indian passenger aircraft accident rises to 18
It is India’s worst passenger aircraft accident since 2010. The flight was carrying 190 passengers and crew.
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At least 17 participants of Afghan grand assembly positive for coronavirus
Participants have been sent to the hospital quarantine and treatment
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Coronavirus pandemic leaves Amazon more vulnerable than ever
Amazon, the world's largest tropical rainforest, is a vital resource in the race to curb climate change
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Russia trying to aid Trump in election: US intelligence
William Evanina says Moscow seeks to aid Trump; China 'expanding its influence efforts' to bolster Biden
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Brazil rapidly approaching 100,000 Covid-19 deaths
Mexico surpasses 50,000 fatalities
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India: Virus cases top 60,000 for 2nd day
India among worst-hit countries by pandemic
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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,122 to 215,336: RKI
Death toll rose by 12 to 9,195
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UN agencies pit forces for Beirut blast crisis
UN office for humanitarian assistance mobilises agencies to aid Beirut's beleaguered population after killer blast
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Hezbollah: We do not have weapon depots at Beirut port
Group’s head denies allegations it is responsible for explosion that killed 154 people, injured around 5,000
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China, India conduct trials for Covid-19 vaccines
27 potential vaccines are tested around the world, some 139 are in development phase pre-trial, according to WHO data
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300K Lebanese refuse to leave damaged homes after blast
Blast damage estimated between $10 to 15 billion
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Mexican president defends record as virus toll soars
Latin American nation recently overtook Britain to become third hardest-hit country in terms of total virus deaths
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Gold price surges but local demand flat
Increases to fresh high of Rs132,000 per tola in Pakistan
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University of Washington forecasts 300,000 US Covid-19 deaths
Says 70,000 lives could be saved if people were scrupulous about wearing masks
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Lebanon sees possible 'external interference' in blast
Rescuers sifted rubble in a race to find anyone still alive after Tuesday’s port explosion that killed 154 people
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Coronavirus claims 156 more lives in Iran
With some 2,450 new virus cases, tally climbs to 322,567
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Pakistan urges OIC to push for ending India’s rights abuses in IIOJK
Pakistan’s UN ambassador briefs OIC member states over grim situation in Occupied Kashmir
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Pakistan donates 8 tonnes of food, medicines supplies to Lebanon
FM Qureshi calls his Lebanese counterpart, conveys deep sorrow over loss of precious lives in Beirut explosion
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Beirut port blast: Death toll rises to 154, nearly 5,000 wounded
Lebanon's capital rocked by massive explosion on Tuesday after a fire at warehouse in Port of Beirut
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Trump order targets Chinese internet giants TikTok, WeChat
Trump signed executive orders giving Americans 45 days to stop doing business with the Chinese platforms
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Syria doctors fear virus spreading faster than clinics can test
Authorities in government-held areas have confirmed 999 cases including 48 deaths
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Lebanon navigates food challenge with no grain silo and few stocks
As the Beirut’s blast destroyed Lebanon’s only port-based grains silo
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Hong Kong to offer free coronavirus testing for all residents
As the global financial hub reports 3,900 people infected and 46 dead
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Indonesia reports 2,473 new coronavirus cases, 72 deaths
Country's death toll has reached 5,593
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Lebanon detains 16 port employees over blast
Dozens are still missing under the rubble from the blast
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Latin America, Caribbean pass Europe in Covid-19 deaths
Region nearing six-million-case mark
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Rwanda opens 7 Covid-19 centers in provinces
Landlocked African country Rwanda decentralises Covid-19 response, issues guidelines for air travelers
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Over 2,000 died in 49 accidental blasts over past 20 years
As 137 die in Beirut, such incidents occur frequently, raising questions on safety of ammunition dumps
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Arab countries send medical, humanitarian aid to Beirut
As the city was rocked by a massive explosion on Tuesday, causing at least 135 deaths, nearly 5,000 injuries















































