Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan discharged from murder charges – lawyer
A Pakistani court on Monday dismissed murder charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer said.“God be praised,” said the lawyer, Naeem Panjutha on messaging platform X, formerly known…
۳ people dead after gunman targeted Black people in Jacksonville, Florida, officials say
Three people were killed Saturday in a racially motivated attack after a gunman targeted Black people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, in one of several weekend shootings…
Saudis Agree With U.S. on Path to Normalize Kingdom’s Ties With Israel
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have come to an agreement in principle on a deal that would see the country formally recognize Israel, according to a new report. The deal,…
Scientists: Time running out to save Istanbul from major earthquake
Seismologists are calling for urgent measures to prepare Istanbul for a major earthquake expected in the near future, warning of catastrophic destruction in Turkey’s most populous city and economic capital.
Denmark seeks to jail people who burn the Koran for up to two years
People burning the Koran or other religious books in Denmark could face up to two years in prison, under government plans aimed at defusing a crisis with Muslim countries that has led…
Extreme weather brings winds, fierce rains to Saudi Arabia’s Mecca
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, home to Islam’s holiest sites, has seen extreme storms and rain that affected pilgrims, shuttered schools and caused chaotic scenes.Videos online on Tuesday showed pilgrims who were…
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief presumed dead after Russia plane crash
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a jet which crashed in Russia killing all 10 people on board, Russia’s civil aviation authority says. Social media…
India has joined the moon-landing club.
India has joined the moon-landing club. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft touched down softly near the moon’s south pole today (Aug. 23), notching a huge milestone for the nation. India is now the…
Almost 3,500 geographical sites renamed in Tajikistan
DUSHANBE. Aug 22 (Interfax) – The Tajik government has approved the renaming of about 3,500 geographical sites, and all of them have Tajik names now, the Asia Plus agency said.For…