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Zalmay Khalilzad arrives in Pakistan for talks with civil, military leadership
Khalilzad, who arrived two days later than expected, earlier took Pakistan into confidence about the delay: FO.
UN approves mission to shore up Yemen truce
Unarmed monitors will be sent to Hodeida city and port as well as to the ports of Saleef and Ras Issa for six months.
PM Khan forms committee to boost trade with Turkey
This comes as a follow-up of the prime minister’s recent visit to Turkey.
IS-claimed suicide attack kills four Americans in north Syria
Bombing comes after Trump’s shock announcement last month that he was ordering a full troop withdrawal from Syria.
Report finds increase in persecution of Christians across Asia
One in three Christians in Asia faces high levels of persecution after a “shocking increase” of religious-based threats.
Malaysia to revise school textbook telling girls to cover up
Section suggests girls should cover up to avoid sexual assault; sparks outrage among women’s rights supporters.
Facebook to tighten political ad rules for 2019 elections
In the US, Britain and Brazil political advertisers must confirm identity, location before they can run Facebook ads.
May’s defeat knocks blue-chip stocks as pound weighs
The top share index ended down 0.5 per cent at 6,862 points.
Severe heatwave hits Australian towns
The past four days were among the country’s top 10 warmest on record.
Peace talks with Taliban will happen soon: US envoy
Talks between the Taliban, US officials have hit a roadblock after the hardline militants cancelled the fourth round.
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South Asia
Zalmay Khalilzad arrives in Pakistan for talks with civil, military leadership
Khalilzad, who arrived two days later than expected, earlier took Pakistan into confidence about the delay: FO.
Peace talks with Taliban will happen soon: US envoy
Talks between the Taliban, US officials have hit a roadblock after the hardline militants cancelled the fourth round.
Indian woman alleges assault by mother-in-law for defying temple ban
The civil servant suffered injuries to her head and had to be hospitalised, say police.
US seeks Pakistan’s help for coaxing Taliban back into talks
Senior US official Lisa Curtis arrives in Islamabad for meetings, Khalilzad delayed due to change in itinerary.
