Factbox-Pakistan Anti-graft Agency That Arrested Imran Khan Has Wide Powers
On Thursday, Pakistan's Supreme Court said that the NAB's arrest of Khan for graft was illegal.
In Southern Israel, Gaza Rockets Destroy Woman's Home For The Second Time
Miriam Karen's home in Ashkelon was hit by Palestinian rockets for the second time in five years this week, during cross-border barrages from Gaza that remain a frightening ordeal for people in southern Israel despite years of experience.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Combat Normalization With Syria's Assad
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill on Thursday intended to bar the American government from recognizing Bashar al-Assad as Syria's president and to enhance Washington's ability to impose sanctions - a warning to other countries normalizing relations with Assad.
ANALYSIS-Turkey's Erdogan, Master Campaigner, Faces Toughest Contest Yet
With Sunday's presidential vote putting him in a tight race with opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu, it is hard to believe the feisty politician who has ruled Turkey with a strong arm graciously admitting defeat and quietly bowing out of office.
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Iran Still Smuggling Weapons, Narcotics To Yemen, US Envoy Says
Iran has continued supplying weapons and drugs that fuel the Yemen war despite its agreement to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia, U.S.
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Obtaining commitments of "significant additional financing" is essential before the IMF approves the release of pending bailout funds that are crucial for Pakistan to resolve an acute balance of payments crisis.
No Deal Yet On Extending Ukraine Grain Deal, UN Proposals In Focus
The U.N. and Turkey brokered the Black Sea agreement in July last year to help tackle a global food crisis that has been worsened by Moscow's war in Ukraine.
France's Sarkozy Risks New Trial Over Alleged Libya Campaign Financing
Sarkozy is accused of corruption, illegal campaign financing and concealing the embezzlement of public funds, the prosecutors ssid in a statement.
EU Says It Has Not Seen High Levels Of Weapons Smuggling From Ukraine
The EU has not observed any significant smuggling of weapons into Europe from wartime Ukraine, the European Commission's top internal affairs official said on Thursday during a visit to Kyiv.
Iraq To Resume Kurdish Oil Exports To Turkey Saturday: Statement
The Kurdish regional government had for years earned billions of dollars in revenues exporting oil to Turkey without the Iraqi federal government's approval.
US, China Look To Move Beyond Balloon Incident To Stabilize Ties
President Joe Biden's national security adviser met China's top diplomat this week and both sides recognized the need to move beyond an alleged spy balloon incident that caused a pause in relations between the superpowers, a senior U.S.
Sudan Warring Sides Make Humanitarian Promise But No Truce
"This includes allowing safe passage for civilians to leave areas of active hostilities on a voluntary basis, in the direction they choose," the declaration said.
Elon Musk Says New Twitter Chief Has Been Hired
Twitter users in December voted to oust owner Musk as chief executive in an unscientific poll he organized and promised to honor, just weeks after he took charge of the social media giant.
Pakistan Ex-PM Khan To Appear In Court After 'Unlawful' Arrest
"Your arrest was invalid, so the whole process needs to be backtracked," Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial told Khan at a hearing in the capital Islamabad on Thursday.
Ukraine FM Urges Latin American States To Condemn Russian Aggression
Kuleba blasted the "neutrality" of several Latin American governments, saying that Russia's aggression is setting an example that other nations may follow.
Asian Markets Struggle As Easing Inflation Fails To Boost Optimism
Their hopes were given a further boost Thursday by news that jobless claims last week hit their highest since October 2021, suggesting the labour market was showing some slack.
Disinformation Adds Dark Note To Pivotal Turkish Election
Aired at a huge rally and beamed live on TV, the video showed opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu trying to rally his supporters to the tune of his campaign song.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Clashes Threaten To Derail Peace Talks
The Caucasus neighbours have been locked in a decades-long territorial dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, which has reignited in recent months.
Turkish Spoiler Drops Out In Pre-election Shock
The 59-year-old announced his decision after being targeted by an online smear campaign that included doctored images of him meeting women and riding around in fancy cars.
Yemen Peace Push 'Serious' But Next Steps Unclear: Saudi Envoy
Saudi Arabia mobilised a coalition to back the internationally recognised government in 2015, after the Iran-backed Huthis seized the capital Sanaa the previous year.
'Real Partner': Erdogan's Rival Seeks Softer Foreign Touch
A regional power of 85 million people and NATO's bridgehead in the Middle East, Turkey gradually detached itself from Western allies during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 21-year rule.
Israel Kills Senior Gaza Commander, Militants Fire Rockets Across Border
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Pakistan Top Court Orders Imran Khan To Be Presented At Court - Media
Tensions remained high on Thursday with paramilitary troops and police on the streets in major cities.
'Full Recovery': Emirates Group Unveils Record $3bn Profit
Emirates Group, which reported a $1.0 billion loss last year, ended 2022-2023 with its highest ever cash balance of $11.6 billion.
More Than 71 Mn People Internally Displaced Worldwide In 2022
Beyond the 17 million displacements inside Ukraine last year, eight million were forced from their homes by Pakistan's monster floods.
Turkey's Erdogan Lags Election Rival In Poll
A survey by the closely-watched pollster Konda on Thursday showed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan lagging his main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu by more than five percentage points ahead of Sunday's presidential election.
A Year On, Family And Friends Say No Justice For Slain Al Jazeera Journalist
A year after Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot while covering an Israeli army raid, family and friends say her killers are yet to be held responsible.
25 Dead As Israel, Gaza Militants Trade Fire For Third Day
Air strikes and missiles from Israel have killed 25 Palestinians since Tuesday, said Gaza officials -- among them fighters and civilians, including several children.
How Russians End Up In A Far-right Militia Fighting In Ukraine
The RVC was founded by Moscow-born Denis Kapustin, also known as Denis Nikitin or by the nom de guerre White Rex.
Russian Mercenary Chief Says He's Still Not Getting Enough Shells For Ukraine
"We're not receiving enough shells, we're only getting 10% (of what we need)," Prigozhin, whose forces have been spearheading the assault on Bakhmut despite taking heavy losses, said in the statement.
Israel, Palestinian Militants Trade Deadly Fire Over Gaza
Islamic Jihad said one of its military leaders had been killed in a pre-dawn strike Thursday carried out by Israeli forces.
Race Row As Egyptian Archaeologist Releases Cleopatra Documentary
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In Khartoum, Civilians Face Desperate Struggle To Survive
The World Food Programme said that as many as 2.5 million people in Sudan are expected to slip into hunger.
Pakistan Deploys Army To Quell Riots Over Ex-PM Khan's Arrest
Khan was remanded in custody for eight days on corruption charges on Wednesday, the culmination of a rare campaign of defiance against the powerful military.
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