Lebanon abolishes death penalty in Middle East first

Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to formally end the practice.

Iran says Saudi-Pakistan–Turkey deal shows ‘change in perception’ towards US

Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that a defence pact signed last week between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan was "a sign of a change in the perception" of countries in the region towards the United States.

Iran makes new Hormuz demands as missile hits Emirati ship

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has laid out new conditions for the US to meet before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened, amid continuing attacks on shipping.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday amid violence in the region from Houthi attacks and the US-Iran war.

Pakistan’s Authoritarian Trajectory: Human Rights Violations and International Silence

Pakistan’s authoritarian trajectory has deepened through the continued use of colonial-era laws, political repression, restrictions on dissent, and weakening judicial independence.

Communication with Mojtaba ‘very difficult at moment’: Iran president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communication with the country's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was very "difficult at the moment".

Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem

Israeli forces on Wednesday raided a Palestinian refugee camp next to Jerusalem where tensions have been growing as residents fear eviction, the military and local leaders said.

UK man jailed for keeping mother’s body in freezer

A British man who kept his mother’s body in a freezer for nearly three years while he received almost 80,000 ($108,000) of her welfare benefits was jailed on Monday.

UAE Resumes Visit Visas for Pakistanis Applying Through Registered Travel Agents

The UAE has resumed issuing visit visas to Pakistani citizens applying through registered travel agents, easing months of delays and uncertainty. The move is expected to boost family travel, tourism

Pakistan’s governance system has collapsed, needs structural reforms: Mohsin Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan's current governance system has failed and called for comprehensive administrative reforms, including the creation of new administrative units to improve governance and development.

Karachi young businessman Mir Ali Raza found dead: What we know so far

From his last taxi ride to missing digital evidence, investigators are piecing together the final hours of the Karachi businessman whose killing has shocked the city.

Iran military says targeted US base in Kuwait with drones

Iran's military said on Friday it launched drone strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait, as fighting resumed between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long lull.