Pakistani family in Qatar accused of defrauding in the name of Drake concerts

Pervaiz Akhtar, the owner of Jazba Entertainment in Birmingham, has filed a lawsuit against Quantum Sports & Media World (QSM World) and its directors, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme.

15 year old boy fatally shot in Brooklyn

Foridun Mavlonov, a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Brooklyn. Rising youth gun violence demands urgent action.

World must ‘prepare for more intense heat waves,’ says UN

'We are seeing continuing growth in frequency, duration, intensity of heat waves,' says WMO senior advisor

Barack Obama’s brother claims he’s ‘definitely gay’

The former US president’s sibling has responded to his defense of LGBTQ-themed books in children’s libraries

Arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’ – African leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought an exemption from executing the ICC warrant for his Russian counterpart

North Korea reacts to US nuclear stunt

Pyongyang's latest weapon test comes one day after a US nuclear missile submarine docked in South Korea for the first time in four decades

Boxer Amir Khan apologized to Faryal Makhdoom for texting other woman

Facing the harsh reality of his mistakes, Khan didn't shy away from taking full responsibility for his wrongdoing.

Erdogan embarked on a three-state Gulf tour to strengthen trade and bilateral relations

Turkish President Erdogan's Gulf tour focuses on business and investment, strengthening economic ties and exploring new opportunities.

UK government’s contested immigration plan to become law

The Illegal Migration Bill had been stuck in a battle between parliament's House of Commons and the House of Lords, Britain's unelected upper chamber, which had repeatedly made changes to the legislation to water it down.

US sending Navy destroyer, more warplanes to Middle East amid Iran tensions

Pentagon 'increasing our presence, ability to monitor' Strait of Hormuz, says spokesperson

Pakistan’s outgoing government justifies military trials in May violence

Military is holding trials of 102 civilians in aftermath of violent events which erupted following arrest of former Premier Khan

Iran’s morality police resume headscarf patrols

Morality police resume enforcement of dress code requiring headscarves some 10 months after young woman's death sparked nationwide protests