What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
Pakistan's former prime minister is jailed for 10 years in cypher case less than two weeks ahead of general elections.
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Despite lawsuits, monopoly may keep Boeing’s business intact
Boeing and Alaska Airlines stare at lawsuits while Boeing clients are contemplating a business without certain planes.
At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan
Six members of a rebel armed group and four security officers killed in the overnight gun battle in the remote province.
US and China talk on fentanyl trafficking
Talks come amid years of deterioration in relations on issues including COVID-19, human rights and Taiwan.
Hamas studying three-phase Gaza truce plan as Israeli hardliners warn PM
Hamas says the proposal involves three stages, including the release of hostages in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners.
‘Strategic interests’, lobby power: What influences Biden’s Israel support?
Experts trace US President Joe Biden’s stalwart support for Israel to Cold War thinking and domestic pressure.
‘Defies logic’: The makings of Joe Biden’s ‘blank cheque’ to Israel
As the war on Gaza sparks unprecedented anger, why is the US president’s support for Israel so unshakeable?
Could Trump lose his business empire in New York fraud case?
The ex-president faces a slew of legal challenges, but this one will strike most deeply at his real estate empire.
Global corruption fight faltering as rule of law declines: Watchdog
Transparency International says 'weakening justice systems' are allowing corruption to thrive globally.
US reimposes some sanctions after Venezuela bans presidential hopeful
Venezuela's Supreme Court upheld a 15-year ban on opposition leader Maria Corina Machado holding public office.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 116
Israeli forces dressed as doctors and nurses kill three Palestinians inside a West Bank hospital amid war on Gaza.
Europe’s thirst for lithium threatens livelihoods, biodiversity in Portugal
Open-pit mines are planned for Portugal's northern region, worrying locals who say their livelihoods are at risk.
Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea
Agreements to boost cooperation between coastguards, maritime security and trade likely to anger China.
Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank hospital raid
Hospital says the men were 'assassinated'. Israel says they belonged to a 'Hamas terrorist cell'.
N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry.
Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?
Pakistan's political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it's difficult.
ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup
Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 706
As the war enters its 706th day, these are the main developments.
In Myanmar’s Kayah, medics treat war wounded in hidden hospitals
Three years since the military seized power, plunging Myanmar into crisis, thousands have been killed and injured.
Qatar PM says ‘good progress’ in Gaza truce, captives negotiations
Doha says intelligence officials from Egypt, Israel and the US working to secure Gaza truce and release of captives.