Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta
Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta Laporta’s comments come after Messi made a surprise visit to the football club’s Nou Camp and expressed his desire to return…
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts? Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations. Pakistani investigators examine a damaged car at…
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal
Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on ‘humanitarian grounds’. French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal By Stephen Quillen…
Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roles
Thousands of children in Gaza have been forced to take on adult responsibilities such as providing food for family.
Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts?
EXPLAINER Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts? Pakistan has quickly blamed India. New Delhi has said Islamabad is trying to distract attention from domestic challenges. Pakistan…
As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis
As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis Iran spends 90 percent of its water on low-yield agriculture in a pursuit of self-sufficiency that…
No “easing of violence” expected after Pakistan explosion
“ We’re seeing proxy warfare play out.”
Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war?
Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war? Analysts say Israel is not upholding its end of the ceasefire and looking for reasons to strike a depleted…
No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast
No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast PM Modi said in May that any future ‘terror’ attack would be viewed as an ‘act of war’.…
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Air strikes target northern Gaza
Israeli warplanes launch three air strikes on the northeastern area of Beit Lahiya.