Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation
Verdict follows another case in which Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption.
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Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates.
‘Overshadow Gaza crimes’: World reacts to US attacks on Iraq and Syria
Iran, Iraq and Syria have strongly condemned the US strikes, saying they will only escalate regional tensions.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 710
As the war enters its 710th day, these are the main developments.
Paris knife and hammer attack: 3 hurt at Gare de Lyon train station
Attacker armed with knife and hammer wounds three; police say suspect 'appears to suffer from psychiatric troubles'.
‘Strategic error’: Iran condemns US attacks on Iraq, Syria
Iran says overnight US strikes are 'violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity' of the two countries.
Iraq says 16 people, including civilians, killed in ‘new US aggression’
In response, Iran-aligned groups say they have attacked US bases in Syria as well as western and northern Iraq.
Turkey appoints Fatih Karahan as new central bank chief after Erkan resigns
The appointment comes a few hours after the resignation of Hafize Gaye Erkan citing a media scandal.
Chile declares state of emergency over raging forest fires
At least 19 people have died and the blaze in the tourist region of Valparaiso has forced many to flee their homes.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120
US says it hit more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Syria, Iraq in retaliation for attack that killed American soldiers.
Pakistan elections 2024: Which are the major political parties?
From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8.
Carl Weathers, star of Predator and Rocky films, dies at 76
Former co-stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone pay tribute to NFL linebacker-turned-actor.
Myanmar’s rebels see unity as key to victory over weakened military rulers
An alliance of ethnic forces has gained much ground in military-ruled Myanmar, but some fear the movement may splinter.
US launches strikes in response to attack that killed troops in Jordan
US military struck more than 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria after three US soldiers were killed on Sunday.
On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring in the US
More than 40,000 people gathered to see the Pennsylvania prognosticator as part of a tradition dating back to 1887.
Photos: South Korea beat Australia 2-1 to reach semifinals
A sensational free kick in overtime from Son Heung-min sends South Korea to the semifinal to play Jordan on Tuesday.
German upper house approves bill easing citizenship rules
Lawmakers in the upper house of parliament passed the legislation that will simplify the process of naturalisation.
UK court dismisses case against Greta Thunberg over London climate protest
The Swedish climate activist was on trial for protesting outside an oil and gas conference in London in October.
ICJ rules that it will hear part of Ukraine-Russia genocide case
UN's top court will not address aspects accusing Russia of violating Genocide Convention by falsely alleging genocide.
‘Trapped in this hell’: How one El Salvador town transformed under Bukele
In the port town of Puerto el Triunfo, violence has dwindled, but fear has not amid President Bukele’s gang crackdown.