The Doha talks offer a crucial chance to ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions after deadly clashes, with Qatar stepping in as mediator. However, mistrust between the two neighbors may hinder lasting progress.
As a fragile ceasefire holds, displaced Palestinian residents of Gaza City have returned to their homes only to find rubble, with many of them forced to camp out in makeshift shelters.
The world has welcomed a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan after deadly border clashes. Both sides blame each other for initiating the truce as analysts warn of deepening divisions within the Taliban.
The United Kingdom has unveiled a series of major reforms to its immigration and student visa policies, including tougher English language requirements, stricter post-study job timelines, and increased financial criteria for international students.
Israel's defence minister threatened Wednesday to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza.
India said Thursday that its energy priority was the interest of its citizens, after US President Donald Trump said New Delhi had promised it will stop buying Russian oil.