Opposition supporters in Pakistan have temporarily called off protests demanding the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, a day after marching on central Islamabad.Protesters had vowed not to…
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UK: Couple stuck in Storm Bert floods gets engaged on car roof
A couple got engaged on the roof of their car, while being stuck in flood water during Storm Bert. Ashley Stevens and Davie Woodley-Kingston from Southampton were enjoying a romantic…
Laos: Hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths
Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven other members of staff at a backpacker hostel following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning. The tourists – two Australians,…
South Korean: Actor’s baby out of wedlock scandal sparks national debate
A South Korean actor’s revelation that he fathered a child with a woman to whom he is not married has triggered a national debate over celebrity conduct and non-traditional family…
Bangladesh: Two nations exchange words over Hindu monk’s arrest
The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a…
USA: Biden approves $680m Israel arms sale despite renewed Gaza ceasefire efforts
The administration of United States President Joe Biden is reported to have provisionally approved a $680m arms package to Israel, even as it asserts that it is pushing for peace…
LIVE UPDATES: Israel, Hezbollah Ceasefire
Egypt, Qatar discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts after Lebanon truce “We talked about the sincere and tireless Egyptian-Qatari efforts that continued for more than a year in order to quickly reach…
UK: CCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded room
CCTV from a school shows autistic children being shoved into padded rooms, thrown to the floor, restrained by the neck – or left alone, sitting in vomit. The footage from…
Georgia: Ruling party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
Georgia’ governing party has nominated far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as its candidate for president after disputed parliamentary elections last month. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party, announced…
China: Authorities corruption probe against Defence Minister Dong Jun- Report
China has launched an investigation of Defence Minister Dong Jun due to suspicion of corruption, according to reports. Citing current and former US officials familiar with the situation, British newspaper The…