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NATO’s Afghan mission hit by ”mission creep”,’ official says
Brussels: NATO's security operation in Afghanistan became a victim of “mission creep" as the military organisation allowed itself to be...
Tense quiet after Sudan coup, protesters block some roads
Cairo: Pro-democracy protesters blocked some roads in Sudan's capital with makeshift barricades and burning tyres Tuesday, a day after the...
Officials say 18 villagers shot dead at mosque in Nigeria
Lagos: At least 18 worshippers were killed by gunmen who attacked a mosque in northern Nigeria during early morning prayers...
Iran says cyberattack closes gas stations across country
Dubai: A cyberattack targeted gas stations Tuesday across Iran, shutting down a government system managing fuel subsidies and leaving angry...
Sudan PM held in apparent coup; general declares emergency
Cairo: Sudan's leading general declared a state of emergency Monday, hours after his forces arrested the acting prime minister and...
UN: Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020
Geneva: The World Meteorological Organization reported Monday that greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased...
Chinese, Taliban representatives to meet in Qatar
Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Taliban representatives during a trip this week to the Persian Gulf...
China passes new land border law amid military standoff with India
Beijing: Asserting that sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a...
US urges NKorea to stop missile tests and return to talks
Seoul: A senior US diplomat on Sunday urged North Korea to refrain from additional missile tests and resume nuclear diplomacy...
PM Modi to visit Italy and the UK from Oct 29 to Nov 2; to attend G20, climate summits
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for a united global approach in dealing with the situation...