Saudi Arabia confirms recent talks with Iran
Prince Faisal says the fourth round of talks between the two regional archrivals took place on September 21.
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UK rejects ‘uncontrolled immigration’ despite labour shortages
PM Boris Johnson defends his country’s choice to leave the EU as a lack of workers threatens to upend Christmas.
Libyan coastguard intercepts 500 migrants in latest clampdown
Libya has intensified sea interceptions amid a surge in attempts by migrants and refugees to reach Europe.
UAE official says time to manage rivalry with Iran and Turkey
UAE official says there is uncertainty about US commitment to the Middle East and concern about Beijing.
US slams ‘provocative’ Chinese military activity near Taiwan
US State Department spokesman called on Beijing to cease its 'military, diplomatic' coercion against Taiwan.
Jordan’s king receives first call from Syria’s al-Assad in decade
Syrian state news agency says the two discussed bilateral relations and 'reinforcing cooperation'.
Israel formally charges six recaptured Palestinian prisoners
The men were charged with escaping from the Gilboa prison last month, while five others were accused of helping them.
Bangladesh arrests five over the killing of Rohingya activist
Mohibullah, who was in his late 40s, was killed by unknown gunmen in a camp in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday night.
Copper mine threatens Jordan’s largest nature reserve
Amman plans to mine in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, the country's largest and most diverse protected region.
Blast kills at least two civilians near Kabul mosque
A gov't spokesperson says at least two civilians killed after a bomb hit the entrance of a mosque in the Afghan capital.
Tunisia: Thousands rally in support of President Saied
Demonstrators waved Tunisian flags and carried placards critical of Ennahdha.
Algeria recalls envoy to France after ‘inadmissible interference’
French daily Le Monde reported that President Macron made critical remarks about Algeria during a meeting.
Cyclone Shaheen approaches Oman
Residents urged to evacuate coastal areas and authorities delay flights to and from capital Muscat.
‘Thousands of paedophiles’ in French Catholic Church since 1950
Head of commission probing scandal says it found between 2,900 and 3,200 paedophile priests, other members of the church
Qatar wraps up legislative polls, no women candidates elected
Female candidates disappointed in polls where turnout for election of 30 Shura Council members was at 63.5 percent
New Zealand tightens travel rules as COVID spreads
All air travellers who are not New Zealand citizens must be fully vaccinated to enter the country.
Hundreds flee as fire ravages Honduras island of Guanaja
People flee by boat after a huge fire devastated homes and businesses on the Caribbean island.
BepiColombo: Europe-Japan space mission captures Mercury images
BepiColombo is on a mission to study all aspects of Mercury, from its core to surface processes and magnetic field.
Tens of thousands of women march for abortion rights in US
American women fear more states could roll back abortion rights after Texas imposes a near-total ban on the procedure.
A year on, India Dalit rape victim’s family waits for justice
Family of 19-year-old girl, who was gang-raped and murdered, says the hope for justice is fading as the case drags on.