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The two leading regional powers have been at odds for years, backing opposite sides in proxy wars.
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Pakistan army says top Balochistan separatist leader arrested
Gulzar Imam, a 'high-value target' according to military, is founder and leader of banned Baloch Nationalist Army.
Two Israeli settlers killed in occupied West Bank shooting
Deadly gun attack carried out on a vehicle near the illegal Hamra settlement in the northern Jericho governate.
Ethiopia to integrate regional forces into central army, police
Ethiopia's 10 regions currently enjoy a degree of autonomy, including having their armies and using their languages.
Classified US documents on Ukraine war leaked: Report
War plans spread on social media and reportedly contain details about weapons deliveries, battalion strengths.
Spike in anti-Muslim rallies since BJP retook India’s Maharashtra
Ram Navami festival was the latest concerted attempt to ignite religious tensions in India's richest state.
Japan, S Korea, US concerned over N Korea’s cyber-fundraising
The allies say North Korea uses funds from its 'malicious' cyber-operations to finance weapons development.
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
Tensions have increased across the Taiwan Strait after President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House speaker.
‘Mind-reading’ AI: Japan study sparks ethical debate
Osaka University researchers have used AI to decode subjects' brain activity to create images of what they are seeing.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 408
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 408th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting
Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021.
Israeli forces launch air strike on Gaza, explosions reported
The military attack, announced on Twitter, was followed by reports of warplanes and explosions across the Gaza Strip.
US Supreme Court rules in favour of transgender track runner
The decision comes amid a proliferation of anti-trans rights bills promoted by Republican lawmakers across the country.
Sudan’s pro-democracy activists mark anniversary with protests
New delay to signing of deal to restore the military-to-civilian transition prompted fresh protests.
Can Europe persuade China to change course on Russia-Ukraine war?
France's president and the head of the European Commission hold talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips: Report
ProPublica says the US Supreme Court justice did not report travel offered by a donor, in possible violation of law.
Biden administration defends Afghanistan withdrawal, blames Trump
White House says while Joe Biden wanted to end war, lack of planning by Donald Trump 'severely constrained' options.
Risk of hunger, poverty higher due to slow economic growth: IMF
Advanced economies face challenges of high inflation, poorer nations burdened by debt, IMF head says.
Canada repatriating 14 citizens from detention camps in Syria
Government says it is bringing four women and 10 children home amid reports of deteriorating conditions in the camps.
Doctors reveal Italy’s Berlusconi diagnosed with leukaemia
Doctors did not specify when the blood cancer was first spotted, saying only that it is not acute.