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The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are 'iron brother' countries.
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?
Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.
Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders
Israel carries out attacks on multiple villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast
Surveillance video caught the moment a powerful explosion surged through the tunnels of a coal mine in China.
Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Abandoned flotilla boat washes ashore in Egypt with Gaza aid
A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt
Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution
Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.