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The police watchdog said the officer was being questioned for offences including misconduct.

According to sources, Pakistan failed to secure the required UNSC travel waiver that would have allowed the Taliban leaders to legally enter the country

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have reached a decision for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu’s decision also includes areas where hostages are held, a source in the Prime Minister's Office told The ...more

The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.

A year later, the Ganabhaban palace, the former official residence of Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, is being turned into a museum as lasting reminder of her autocratic rule

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister, will visit Dhaka to boost ties. Both nations agreed on visa-free entry for diplomats.

The TV presenter is due to appear at Telford magistrates' court later this month.

The home secretary says the public 'need to have more information' about those suspected of crime.

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Getting work in gaming is harder and harder, especially for new starters. How are young developers following their passions?

The “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme comes into force and will see some migrants arriving in the UK returned to France.

The US State Department’s pilot programme, expected to start this month, will be effective till August 5, 2026

Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has announced the academic calendar for private schools, excluding foreign curricula, for the 2025-2026 year. Classes will commence on August 25, 2025, and conclude on July 2, 2026. Winter brea ...more

Oman's electricity generation surged by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by the end of May 2025, driven by rising national energy demand and infrastructure development. While most regions experienced growth, Dhofar and Al Wusta saw declines. Water ...more

Palestinian and U.N. officials said Gaza needs around 600 aid trucks to enter per day to meet the humanitarian requirements

South Korea faces a critical issue as elderly suicide rates surge, driven by isolation, financial struggles, and societal neglect. Over 18,000 seniors died by suicide between 2019 and 2023, highlighting a crisis often overlooked. Expert ...more

Russian President Putin's alleged secret daughter has taken to social media to express her views, stating that her "life was destroyed".

Iran-backed rebels targeted Ben Gurion airport "using a 'Palestine 2' hypersonic ballistic missile" in support of Palestinians in Gaza, Israel said.