Iran attacks positions in northern Iraq targeting Kurdish groups
Iran says Kurdish separatist groups based in northern Iraq are destabilising Kurdish-majority provinces in Iran.
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Hong Kong leader tests positive for COVID after APEC forum
John Lee's positive test result comes days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bangkok.
Rival coalitions claim edge in Malaysia as deadline looms
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and rival Muhyiddin each insist they have the support to lead as uncertainty continues.
Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment
From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.
COP27: Who will pay for climate ‘loss and damage’ fund?
Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.
Photos: Spectacular opening ceremony kicks off World Cup in Qatar
Fireworks, singing, dancing and an emphasis on Qatari culture mark the start of football’s biggest event.
World leaders who attended FIFA Qatar World Cup opening ceremony
Arab leaders dominated the list of world leaders who attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Polls close in Kazakhstan snap presidential election
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is widely expected to win Sunday's election over five little-known candidates.
Nepal votes to elect new government to revive economy
Over 60 percent of Nepal's eligible voters cast their ballots at the polls amid high inflation and unemployment.
First direct Tel Aviv to Doha flight brings fans to World Cup
Qatar said flights are for World Cup fans and its position on Israel remains unchanged as both countries have no ties.
What are people saying about the COP27 deal?
Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.
At least five killed in shooting at gay nightclub in Colorado
Colorado Springs police said 18 people were injured, but didn't provide information on the motive.
‘Not enough for people and planet’: Critics denounce COP27 deal
While a fund for poorer nations was established, 'no progress' was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 270
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Historic ‘loss and damage’ fund adopted at COP27 climate summit
Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.
Ukraine to begin voluntary evacuation from Kherson: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said the elderly and those affected by Russian shelling would be evacuated first.
Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump’s Twitter account
Trump's account reappeared on Twitter after a poll run by Elon Musk showed narrow support for his reinstatement.
Turkish jets hit targets in Syria, Iraq after Istanbul bomb blast
Kurdish fighters report 'deaths and injuries' after Turkish planes hit two villages and Kobane city in northeast Syria.
Bulgaria charges 5 suspects in connection with Istanbul bombing
Prosecutors says three men of Moldovan origin and a man and woman of Syrian Kurdish descent were arrested this week.
Mahathir Mohamad: Ex-Malaysia PM loses seat in shock defeat
The 97-year-old elder statesman who twice led Malaysia suffered his first electoral defeat in 53 years.