Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions
The two neighbours 'reaffirm their desire to pursue continuous and practical engagement' in bilateral talks.
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The Palestinians and Israelis embracing peace
Some 15,000 Palestinians and Israelis came together to 'try to break the chain of revenge and hatred'.
At least 22 dead as tourist boat capsizes in India’s Kerala state
The incident happened in Tanur, a coastal town in Kerala's Malappuram district, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 439
As the war enters its 439th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Trump declines to testify in New York rape, defamation trial
Writer E Jean Carroll has accused former US president of assaulting her at a Manhattan department store in 1996.
Biden aide discusses Yemen peace with Saudi Arabia’s MBS
National security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Riyadh discussing 'significant progress' in efforts to achieve Yemen peace
Sudan residents describe raids, evictions by RSF soldiers
The RSF has reportedly embedded itself in residential areas by turning flats and even hospitals into military outposts.
Fighting rages in Sudan as mediators seek end to conflict
Envoys from warring parties are in Saudi Arabia for talks that mediators hope will bring an end to the conflict.
DR Congo floods death toll surpasses 200
Authorities say 287 killed and 167 others missing after heavy rains caused floods in South Kivu province.
Canada’s Alberta announces state of emergency over wildfires
Almost all of Alberta and much of neighbouring Saskatchewan province face extreme fire risks.
What has spurred ethnic violence in India’s Manipur?
Tribal groups are protesting the prospect of Manipur's majority Meitei community being recognised as "Scheduled Tribe".
Iraq court issues death sentence to al-Hashimi’s killer
A police officer involved in the murder of the prominent academic and security expert has been sentenced to death.
Photos: Hundreds commemorate Shireen Abu Akleh in memorial mass
Nearly a year has passed since the veteran Al Jazeera journalist was shot dead by an Israeli soldier on May 11.
China, Pakistan and Afghanistan FMs hold talks in Islamabad
Foreign ministers from all three nations promise to pursue trilateral cooperation efforts as political ties deepen.
Israel hands over Jordanian lawmaker accused of arms smuggling
Imad al-Adwan was held at an Israeli-controlled border crossing for allegedly smuggling more than 200 guns in his car.
Photos: The bread delivery runs in Ukraine’s war-torn Donbas
The Siversk town hall humanitarian centre gets about 2,500 loaves of bread twice a week.
Pakistani man lynched over alleged blasphemy remarks during rally
A Muslim cleric killed after his speech at an opposition party's rally in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was deemed blasphemous.
Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years
Ties with Damascus being normalised, as the bloc hopes for an ‘Arab-led political path’ to solve the Syrian crisis.
‘Normalisation of violence’: What led to Serbia mass shootings?
Violence is ubiquitous in society and major reforms are needed to prevent mass shootings, psychologists say.
‘Chilling effect’: Israel’s ongoing surveillance of Palestinians
Palestinians say Israel's newly exposed facial recognition programme Red Wolf is another way to entrench the occupation.