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US sanctions Iran foreign minister; Rouhani dismisses move as 'childish'
It has no effect on me or my family, as I have no property or interests outside of Iran: FM Javad Zarif
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US believes Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead: official
Hamza has reportedly threatened to take revenge against the US for his father’s killing
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London court sets November hearing for case of Dubai ruler, princess Haya
Two parties earlier said the legal battle was for the welfare of their children,did not concern divorce or finances
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French youths robbed after smoking poisoned cigarettes
Victims had smoked between two and four roll-up cigarettes offered by people they met on the street
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Pakistan Army stands by Saudi military, reiterates Gen Qamar
Saudi media minister and military adviser meet COAS at GHQ
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Two rare white rhinos pregnant at Belgian zoo
Around 18,000 southern white rhinos in the wild but they are killed by poachers at a rate of one every eight hours
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Indian Muslim 'instant divorce' ban hailed but faces court challenge
In response to the legislation, an influential religious group announces to launch a legal challenge
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WATCH: Three-year-old survives six-storey fall in China
Authorities say neighbours managed to catch him with a large blanket
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North Korea tests more missiles despite efforts at diplomatic solutions
North had fired ballistic missiles that flew about 250 km and they appeared to be similar to those launched last week
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Indian coffee magnate's body found by river
V.G. Siddhartha founder of the Cafe Coffee Day chain that beat Starbucks at its own game in India was last seen Monday
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US, China trade meeting ends with sharp response to Trump
Trump accused Beijing on Twitter of stalling, and warned of a worse outcome for China if it continued to do so
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Sanders and Warren defend progressive policies against attacks in US Democratic debate
Democrats were united in stressing the urgency of defeating Republican President Trump in the November 2020 election
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Dubai ruler’s wife seeks 'forced marriage protection order' in English court
Princess Haya bint al Hussein also applies for a ‘non-molestation order’ that protects from harassment or threats
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Afghanistan highway blast kills at least 34 on bus, injures 17
Pakistan condemns the attack, extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims
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Pakistan lodges strong protest with India against LoC firing
DG ISPR says Pakistan Army will take all measures to protect innocent civilians along LOC from Indian firing
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India's parliament outlaws 'triple talak' practice
Besides jail term and fine, the law will require Muslim men to financially support their wives
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Sri Lanka to offer free visas on arrival to boost tourism
Visa-free entry will be available to 48 nations, including China, India, and the United Kingdom
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Dubai ruler and his wife in custody battle over children
Case concerns Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and one of his wives Princess Haya, 45,
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Trump says he is 'least racist' person anywhere
US president's attacks over the past two weeks have drawn criticism
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UN says almost 4,000 Afghans killed or wounded in first half of 2019
Rise in number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, report reveals
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UN decries Russian use of force against protesters
UN human rights spokesperson questions disqualification of 57 candidates from the Moscow city elections
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Pictures of the day: July 30, 2019
10 photos from around the world
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Ex-Tehran mayor sentenced to death over wife's murder
Wife's body found in a bathtub after Najafi turns himself in and confesses to killing her
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Bangladesh 'extremely worried' over low male tiger population
Authorities areplanning to capture male tigers from other parts of the forest
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Plastic junk spawns desert island disaster in Pacific
Lavers organised a clean-up on the island last month, collecting six tonnes of plastic garbage
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Over 650,000 sign Russia petition to boost domestic violence law
The issue is rarely discussed publicly and campaigners say police often ignore cases
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UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren
Killing protesters in Sudan rally
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Hong Kong protesters disrupt train services, cause commuter chaos
The protest has now morphed into a wider backlash against the city’s government and its political masters in Beijing
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Outrage mounts in India over rape case teen's suspicious car crash
Members of opposition parties chant slogans as they protest outside the national parliament
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Australia says US plans to build military infrastructure
2,500 US Marines will train in Australia each year
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China-US trade talks to restart after G20 tariff truce
The negotiations in China's financial hub will be the first face-to-face discussions
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Johnson's no-deal Brexit gamble hammers sterling
The pound has lost 3.6 cents since Johnson was named Britain’s new prime minister a week ago
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Tropical Storm Erick grows into a hurricane heading toward Hawaii
It is the season's third hurricane
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Britain tells Iran: release ship to 'come out of the dark'
Iranian commandos seized the Stena Impero near the Strait of Hormuz on July 19
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Afghan presidential candidates fear for safety after attacks
Interior ministry spokesman says security forces taking "serious measures" to protect candidates
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Moroccan King pardons thousands, including 'Hirak' protesters
He pardons 4,764 people
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Chinese media slam Australian 'hypocrisy' over doping case
Swimming Australia is not interested in due process, nor is it interested in protecting clean sport: Xinhua
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Muslims rejoin Sri Lanka cabinet after Easter bombings
Sri Lanka under a state of emergency since the Easter attacks
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Siberia forest fires spark potential 'disaster' for Arctic
Aside from health fears for the local population, environmentalists warn the fires may accelerate global warming
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Teen kills two children in latest US mass shooting
Accused manages to get into the annual outdoor festival by cutting through a fence to avoid security measures
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At least 57 dead in Brazil prison riot
Many detainees may have died from asphyxiation: govt official
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China steps up soybean imports from US
State media says several million tonnes have been bought
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China, Pakistan to boost security cooperation
Beijing stands ready to also strengthen anti-terrorism and law enforcement
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US wants to leave Afghanistan by 2020, says Pompeo
US secretary of state says President Donald Trump has given the directive
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Trump calls rights activist Sharpton a 'con man'
Trump claimed Sharpton is always looking for a score
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What was Indian PM Modi doing on the day of Pulwama attack
Indian opposition parties blame Modi for not performing his political duties
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Report alleges ethical abuses at UN agency for Palestinians
Allegations include sexual misconduct, nepotism, and other abuses of authority to suppress legitimate dissent
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Head of UN investigators calls for an IS 'Nuremberg'
Iraq and humanity requires its Nuremberg moment: Karim Khan
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A gun reform bill has been introduced in Sabika Sheikh's name in the US
'The Sabika Sheikh Firearm Licensing and Registration Act' calls for guns and ammunition to be licensed and...
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Bernie Sanders denounces 'greed' of American drug companies
It is collusion, it is corruption and it is greed: Sanders