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‘Credibility at stake’: Why did Iran bomb Pakistan amid Gaza war?
Tehran’s attacks on Pakistan, Iraq and Syria have only one thing in common, say analysts: a show of strength.
Is time running out for Egypt’s Salah to win AFCON in Messi moment?
The Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.
Soldiers raid Ecuador prison as two arrested for prosecutor’s murder
The government's crackdown on gangs faces fierce retaliation as violence rages in the country.
‘It’s very scary now’: Fear grips Haiti’s Port-au-Prince amid gang violence
A key community in Haiti’s capital has been under siege for days as violence escalates.
US lawmakers pass spending bill to avert government shutdown
House of Representatives also votes to keep the lights on in government facilities for at least another six weeks.
Pakistan to conduct national security review amid standoff with Iran
Meeting of top military, civilian leaders is being held after Pakistan's retaliatory strikes on armed groups in Iran.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 105
Clashes over a two-state solution and US foreign policy on Houthi strikes - here are major updates.
Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood
During a press conference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he objects to Palestinian statehood.
North Korea touts ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’, blasts US drills
Pyongyang promises to deter 'hostile military manoeuvres' after naval exercises between US, South Korea and Japan.
‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign
Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.