Residents of Sudan's capital seek escape as war shatters holiday

In many neighbourhoods of greater Khartoum, which has a population of more than 10 million, residents have been trapped in their homes.

22 April 2023

Militants seize counter-terrorism centre in Pakistan

It's not clear if the terrorists attacked from outside, or if they snatched the ammunition from staff inside.

19 December 2022

Around 300 militants active in Indian Kashmir: Indian military

In August 2019, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government split the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

23 November 2022

U.S. sanctions Hezbollah's accountants, weapons facilitator

The two companies sanctioned on Thursday over providing financial services to Hezbollah were named Al-Khobara and Auditors.

2 December 2022

Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges

Hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands have fled for their lives in a power struggle between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

29 April 2023

Three Islamists, two others killed in storming of police station

Top teams shunned Pakistan for years after six policemen and two civilians were killed in a 2009 attack.

18 February 2023

Islamic State leader killed in Free Syrian Army operation

The White House welcomed the news that Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi had been killed.

1 December 2022

Blast claimed by separatist group derails train in Pakistan

A rescue team was facing difficulties as the site was in a mountainous area.

21 January 2023