NEW YORK: United Nations (UN) chief Ban Ki-moon urged Iran to pressure its ally Syria to reach a peaceful resolution of the brutal civil warthere. During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, Ban “reiterated that there is no … read more
BAGHDAD: At least 57 people were killed on Monday in car bomb attacks in Baghdad and the north and south of Iraq, police and medical sources said. One attack took place near a crowded market in the town of Khalis, … read more
WASHINGTON: Afghan forces who said they were under Taliban fire asked for the US air strike that killed 22 people at a hospital in Kunduz, the US commander in Afghanistan said Monday. The US military had previously reported that its … read more
HARARE: Offspinner Bilal Asif outlined his potential value to Pakistan ahead of upcoming games against England as his five-wicket haul clinched the third and decisive one-day international against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Monday. Playing in just his second … read more
Singapore: Oil extended gains in Asia Monday as a decline in US drilling pointed to a slowdown in production, but concerns over demand remain after a disappointing US jobs report. A report from Baker Hughes Inc. said the number of … read more