Nigeria: Protesters take to the streets, police fire shots

US-Iran war: Tehran draws red lines — seven demands before any peace talks

Russia-Europe tensions: Polish PM warns Russian attacks could test NATO's unity 

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Sikh bus driver assaulted, bus stolen and rammed into cars in England; video surfaces

Mark Carney mimics Trump in hilarious moment over C$70 billion clean-energy investment; room erupts in laughter

Before Extraordinary Minami Minami, these popular K-dramas got Japanese versions

Delhi voter roll shake-up: 3.31 million electors flagged in SIR review 

Aravana prasadam shortage at Sabarimala temple in Kerala triggers protests, TDB questioned

‘End of my career...’: NSA Doval recalls tense Sikkim mission when China captured Indian intelligence team

Report: Iran rebuilding Taleghan 2, nuclear site tied to past weapons research, hit twice by Israel

Trump defends AI amid growing alarm, announces new 'AI force' and promises an 'AI czar'

Iran sets 7 conditions to end war with US: What are Tehran’s demands?

Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as debate grows over AI risks and regulation

China may have gained access to US's classified F-35 jets; parts meant for repairs diverted to Hong Kong, sparking Pentagon inquiry

Gaza under attack: Health chief's son killed in IDF strikes

Man breaks open wall hiding hundreds of books since 15 years

Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices

AI actress Tilly Norwood glitches mid-interview, switches from English to Chinese | Watch

Saudi vs Houthis: Houthis claim missiles & drones used in attack on key Saudi sites

Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's removal, Gaza conflict during Philadelphia concert: 'I cannot hide how I feel'

‘Will go to any extent’: Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

66 years of the Indus Waters Treaty: How India and Pakistan settled a bitter river dispute

The Verdict | When precision fails: US commits war crime in Minab school strike, UN finds

9 women found dead near Johannesburg: South Africans rally, demand 'enough' to femicide 

Kampala-Ankara rift deepens: Uganda suspends military ties, seeks Fred Lumbuye's extradition

Several petrol pumps, other businesses to refuse UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 16: Is it legal?

US-Iran war: Tehran sets seven conditions to re-engage in talks with US 

Reacher star Alan Ritchson opens up about alleged blackmail, suicide attempt during difficult period

Africa is splitting, and a lot sooner than estimated, giving way to a new ocean

Flying cars in UAE: Ras Al Khaimah signs deal with Chinese company to test new transport

West Indies Squad for India Series: Hetmyer included for T20Is, Holder rested

Trump bans  CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over ‘FAKE NEWS’

How many F-35s does Britain, Japan and Israel have?

Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep

Russia's deadly Ukraine strikes kill 2 in Sumy, hit Dnipro mall 

Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war

Meet top 5 Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries

Raphinha hat-trick powers Barcelona to 3-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga

We tell you about Erdogan's crackdown on opposition figures in the country. The crackdown did not stop after the arrest of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, it is still ongoing.


Turkish lawmakers put Mayors behind bars 

Saudi authorities have gone to great lengths to expand mecca’s grand mosque, where millions of Muslims converge to perform the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj.


Hajj 2025: Over 1 Million Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi for Hajj 2025

Israel and Iran continue to be on edge, gearing up for any eventuality if Washington's nuclear talks with Tehran do not yield positive results. Iran is focused on its uranium enrichment, and Israel is conducting air drills.


Israel warns time is running out to strike Iran

Gunfire and shootings seem to have become the new normal near aid centres in Gaza, where hungry Palestinians are directed to collect much-need humanitarian aid, under the US-backed Gaza humanitarian foundation. Israeli forces have declared the routes to these centres as combat zones.


Israel-Gaza War: Will US and UN Come To A Common Ground?

Border tensions between Iran and Pakistan are rising by the hour. Earlier, we reported how Iran is building a high-tech wall on its border with Pakistan. Now, Iran has deported over thirty thousand Pakistani nationals within a year. Why are Pakistani citizens crossing over to Iran?


Iran deports 34,000 Pakistani nationals 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is rewriting rules of Ankara's history. He has appointed a legal team to write a new constitution, one that critics say would help save his presidential seat when his term ends in 2028.


Turkiye: Will Erdogan be successful in retaining his seat?

A major scuffle broke out between the far-right Israelis and Palestinians on Monday. Witnesses say Palestinians were bullied, as the Israelis chanted racist slurs during the rally.


Scuffle between far-right Israelis and Palestinians

Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, two powerhouses in West Asia, have had a relationship marred with complexities. But after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, both nations are working together to stabilise the political landscape in Syria


Turkiye and Saudi's Common Ground: Syria

While the issue of aid for Gaza is at the forefront of one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises. There is another issue that is hidden under the blanket of the Gaza war. The plight of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli jails. Watch this for more details!


Israel-Hamas war: Palestinian detainees blanketed by Gaza humanitarian crisis 

Israel is drawing outcry from Europe after the Israeli forces opened fire at an Italian delegation, who were visiting the occupied West Bank.


Israel draws outcry from Europe

Syria might be on the verge of collapse under Ahmed al-Sharaa; this is what the United States and the United Nations are saying.


US warns of civil war in Syria

Iran is securing itself from all sides. It is currently working on a fortification project. Why is Iran building high-security walls on its eastern front with Afghanistan and Pakistan?


Iran building massive wall along its border with Pakistan 

The US Has allowed South Korea to unfreeze 6 billion dollars in Iranian funds. The white house says its prisoner swap with Tehran is going as planned. The US and Iran seem to be trying something new. Is this an emerging dynamic? Ghadi Francis explains.

US changing its IRAN strategy? US-Iran prisoner swap on track

The Turkish foreign minister was in iraq this week, setting ground for erdogan's rumoured visit later this year. The minister while in Baghdad sat down with his counterpart. They discussed all matters from ever-pressing climate challenges to sensitive water management and the pkk angle. Ghadi francis gets you more.

Turkey, Iraq boosts partnership, water management and security on agenda

Istanbul's infamous opposition mayor is back. Ekrem Imamoglu is calling on the CHP party to stop with the internal conflicts and focus on the big picture, the next local election. He has announced his pitch too. Imamoglu is setting out to defend the city. Ghadi francis gets you the report.

Istanbul opposition Mayor makes 2024 pitch

This week, in 2006, Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel ended their month-long war. Called the second Lebanese war, it devastated parts of Southern Lebanon. Over 1300 people were killed, most of them innocent Lebanese citizens. But the war marked something else as well. It was the first time an Arab militia fought Israel to a standstill. 17 years later, tensions have once again flared up between Hezbollah and Israel. Ghadi francis gets you more

War of words between Israel and Hezbollah | The West Asia Post

Kids and their parents in gaza are headed to the beach, as they plan to spend their evening watching cartoons in the open-air theatre. Movie theatres have been closed in the region since the first intifada, but programs like such offer them some much-needed respite to Gazans. Ghadi Francis gets you more

Magic Of Movies Briefly Returns To Gaza | The West Asia Post

2023 is turning out to be a year of reconciliation in the world's most volatile region. Regional players are aiming for stability after years of war, violence and upheaval. In the latest, saudi arabia and israel seem to be talking indirectly, and iran is not happy. What is this about? Ghadi Francis gets you the story.

Can US broker Saudi-Israel truce? | Olive oil is the new West Asian gold | The West Asia Post

Summer temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius in Iraq's cities makes life - particularly for citizens working in the open - a nightmare. This is made worse by infrastructure woes, frequent power cuts and poor housing conditions.

Searing heat in Iraq's cities | The West Asia Post

It's been a week of fierce Israel-Palestine violence in the West Bank. A series of reprisal and revenge attacks involving Israeli troops, settlers and Hamas militants have killed at least a dozen people. Tensions run high on both sides.

Israel-Palestine Clashes: Revenge and reprisal turn ugly | The West Asia Post

High unemployment and lack of jobs has hit the youth of Jordan hard, with nearly 50% of people below thirty without a job. The dilapidated economy means little to spend on health and education made worse by slow public hiring and slashed subsidies.

Almost half of Jordan's youth population unemployed | The West Asia Post

A soaring anti-Syrian sentiment in Lebanon means a troubled existence for Syrian refugees living in the country. Conditions for them worsen by the day. The government in Beirut has begun a crackdown asking Syrian nationals to leave. Many have been deported and the future looks bleak.

Lebanon crackdowns on Syrian refugees | The West Asia Post

This is the story of a young Lebanese swimmer. The 29-year-old, for whom disability is no hurdle. Elissa Harik is representing Lebanon on the world stage, as she readies for the Berlin Special Olympics. Ghadi Francis gets you her story.

Inspirational story of a Lebanese swimmer | The West Asia Post

Lebanese lawmakers fail to elect a president for the 12th consecutive time. The political deadlock is worsening the country's economic troubles. Can Lebanon's political elite unite and deliver soon or will there be another foreign intervention to bring a sense of stability? Ghadi Francis breaks down the situation.

Lebanon remains without a president | The West Asia Post

Be it football or golf, West Asia is delivering big. The region has been in the news for the last few weeks, for its sporting master shots. The question is, can the cash-laden region, use sports to further its soft power agenda? Ghadi Francis gets you a report.

Sports the new push to West Asia's soft power | The West Asia Post

Israeli Prime Minister was left shell-shocked after the parliament elected an opposition member to sit on a judge-appointing committee. The selection is to a panel that stands at the heart of a political battle over Israel's justice system. What happens now? Ghadi Francis gets you more.

Is Netanyahu in control of his alliance? | The West Asia Post