China’s Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry

Haley Stevens endorses Republican candidate in critical US Senate race

Nine people dead in Learjet crash in south Florida, say officials

Security forces target Afghan Taliban posts after unprovoked firing in South Waziristan: DC

Afghan Taliban cannot absorb ‘punishment’ Pakistan can inflict: ISPR DG

India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief

Turkiye nominates Feridun Hadi Sinirlioglu for UN’s top job

Thousands join Indian opposition protest demanding poll chief’s resignation

One killed, 13 injured in stampede at TikToker’s mehndi ceremony in Sialkot

Pakistan warns Afghan Taliban against making its security ‘hostage to inaction’

PM Shehbaz seeks suspension of long-term projects in KP, urges short-term steps

Israel piles pressure on Arab parties as Netanyahu seeks govt

Six killed in helicopter crash in Indian Himalayan state

UAE presidential adviser says Abu Dhabi ready to mediate, urges direct Iran-Arab dialogue

Two officers among six soldiers martyred in exchange of fire in Hangu

Pakistan strikes terror camps, hideouts in border region with Afghanistan

Putin’s party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones