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Pakistan court rules PM move to dissolve parliament unconstitutional

Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan's move to dissolve the parliament was unconstitutional. It called for lawmakers to return, a decision that could spell the end of Khan’s premiership soon.

Turkish court halts Jamal Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court has ruled to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Riyadh.

Yemen’s president-in-exile “cedes power” to deputy

has officially stepped down in exile, announcing the formation of a presidential council and transfer of his powers to the body.

Azeri, Armenian leaders instruct FMs to start peace talks preparations

The Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan have instructed the foreign ministers to start preparations for peace talks between the two countries, the press service of the Armenian government announced on Thursday.

Iran condemns Kabul mosque attack

The Iranian embassy in Afghanistan has categorically condemned a recent terrorist attack on a mosque in Kabul, which wounded a number of fasting worshippers there.

Taliban condemn deadly stabbing attack on 3 clerics in Iran

The Taliban have condemned a deadly knife attack on three clergymen at the Imam Reza Shrine in the city of Mashhad in the northeastern Iranian province of Khrasan Razavi.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 43

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Al-Qaeda chief reappears in new video

Rumors of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s death were quashed this week when the notorious terrorist group published footage of their “General Emir” reciting a poem.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 42

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Report: 78 children killed by Israel in 2021

78 children under 18 were killed by Israeli army gunfire last year, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported.

53% of Afghans desiring to leave country: Gallup poll

As the global attention has shifted from Afghanistan to the Ukraine crisis and the refugees of the country, Afghanistan has showcased a shocking number with 53 percent of the population desiring to leave their own country and seek refuge elsewhere, according to a Gallup poll.

Iraqi official says steps resumed to kick start Tehran-Riyadh talks

An Iraqi foreign ministry official reportedly says the country’s prime ministerial office has resumed its efforts to kick start stalled negotiations between Tehran and Riyadh.

Former Iran diplomat: Pakistani army likely to stage new coup

A former senior Iranian diplomat says Pakistan’s army is the “main player” in the current political situation in the country, and this may lead to a new coup.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 41

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Imran Khan steps down as Pakistani PM

Hours after the dissolution of Pakistan’s parliament, the country’s cabinet minister says Imran Khan has officially resigned as prime minister.

Pakistan PM says US diplomat involved in plot against his government

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has named a senior American diplomat as the person who was allegedly involved in the "foreign conspiracy" to overthrow his government through a no-confidence vote.

Analyst: Meeting of Russian, Ukrainian presidents in Turkey unlikely

Iran’s former ambassador in Ukraine says the complexity of the situation in Ukraine makes the possibility of a meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in Turkey unlikely at the present time.

Live Updates: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 40

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. Clashes are ongoing in various locations of Ukraine, while the Russian military keeps up its airstrikes. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict during round-the-clock negotiations. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Saudi-led coalition frees Yemen-bound fuel tanker as truce takes effect

Sana’a says the Saudi-led coalition has released a tanker carrying much-needed fuel for Yemen, allowing it to reach the blockaded port city of Hudaydah, after a UN-brokered ceasefire agreement came into force.

Iran to begin development of joint Arash gas field in Persian Gulf soon

Iran says it will launch a plan to develop the Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the near future, after the pair agreed to begin development activities in the offshore reservoir without Tehran.

Taliban pledge to provide Iran’s share of water from Helmand as agreed: Official

Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan says the issue of Iran’s water right was discussed and resolved during a recent meeting with the Taliban representatives in China.

President Raisi: Iran supports stability in Iraq

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes the slightest insecurity in Iraq will be harmful to the whole region.

Pakistan president dissolves parliament, opposition motion blocked

Pakistan’s president dissolved the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan, foiling an attempt by the opposition to remove the premier from office.

UN chief to Iran FM: Yemen truce victory for all parties

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said the establishment of ceasefire in Yemen is a common success and victory achieved through the efforts of all sides.

At least 15 wounded in Kabul blast

An explosion in the center of the Afghan capital of Kabul on Sunday wounded at least 15 people, according to witnesses.

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