Several wounded in clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest ex-PM Khan

Police hit Khan supporters in baton charges and lobbed tear gas canisters, some of which landed on the lawns of Khan's house, according to video images released by his party.

Ukraine struggles to keep Bakhmut

The battle for Bakhmut has become the focus of Russia's winter campaign to capture Ukraine's eastern region, with both sides describing it as Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since World War Two.

Malala makes her Oscars debut reaffirming commitment to peace

The 25-year-old Malala, accompanied by her husband Asser Malik, participated in the glittering event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

BBC gets £20 million boost from UK govt

The one-time payment will be used to support English-language broadcasting and “counter disinformation”

Iran pardons 22,000 protesters

Overall, more than 82,000 people were granted amnesty in an announcement marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

China reacts to Australia’s nuclear plans

Beijing calls the AUKUS deal a violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Biden administration approves controversial Alaska oil drilling project

During the 2020 presidential race, Joe Biden had vowed not to approve any new oil and gas leases on public lands and he had been under intense pressure from environmentalists not to approve the so-called Willow Project.

Biden says US banking system ‘safe’ despite contagion fears

Silicon Valley Bank -- a key lender to startups across the United States since the 1980s -- collapsed after a sudden run on deposits, prompting regulators to seize control Friday.

Indian flight makes emergency landing in Karachi

This is not the first time an Indian Airline has made an emergency landing in Pakistan. The same Indian Airline had made emergency landing back in 2021.

Saudi Arabia launches new national airline

Riyadh Air will serve more than 100 destinations around the world by 2030, making use of the kingdom’s location between Asia, Africa and Europe, state news agency SPA said.

Russian diesel heading to Saudi Arabia

Moscow is reportedly using ship-to-ship transfers to shorten routes and boost exports to new customers

US privately urged traders to resume shipments of Russian oil – FT

Trading companies say Washington “actively encouraged” them to re-engage in shipping crude, the outlet reported