France slammed for ‘excessive force’ against protests

The violence must stop, said the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner

India’s parliament disqualifies opposition leader Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, 52, was convicted in a magistrates' court on Thursday, sparking protests among his Congress party members in some parts of the country.

34 migrants missing after shipwreck off Tunisia

The boat carrying 38 people had set off on Thursday from near Sfax and was attempting to reach Italy, said Fawzi El Masmoudi, a court spokesman in the port city.

Muslims pray at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa at start of Ramadan

Authorities said the prayers at Islam's third holiest site passed peacefully despite concerns over a recent surge in violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

PCB considering hybrid matches for India in Asia Cup

Indian team has refused to travel to Pakistan citing security concerns for the Asia Cup. As per the media reports, Pakistan is in talks with the Asia Cricket Council to organize the matches against India offshore.

Syria and Saudi Arabia to Reestablish Diplomatic Ties

Syria and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reopen their embassies after cutting diplomatic ties more than a decade ago. Talks between the two governments have gathered momentum, and the decision follows a landmark agreement to re-establish ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The move marks a significant step in Syria's return to the Arab fold.

US Airstrikes in Syria After Deadly Drone Attack Kills American

The US military carried out airstrikes in Syria against Iran-aligned groups in response to a deadly drone attack on American personnel. The attack drone was determined to be of Iranian origin, which could further escalate tensions between the US and Iran.

Jemima Goldsmith recalls spending Ramzan in Pakistan

In a tweet, she reminisced about her time in Pakistan and what it was like celebrating the Holy month in Pakistan.

India’s Congress party to launch street protests against Gandhi’s conviction

Gandhi made the comment while campaigning ahead of the last general election to debunk the economic policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pentagon begins redeployment to deter Russia and China – WSJ

The US Defense Department will move newer attack aircraft to Europe and the Pacific, the newspaper reports

Bitcoin has ‘no future’ – Russian finance official

The top cryptocurrency is not a reliable tool for investment due to its volatility, Anatoly Aksakov claims

US working to get dozens of Americans from Afghanistan: Blinken

Blinken was speaking before Congress where lawmakers from the rival Republican Party went on the offensive over the August 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan.