WASHINGTON: The United States warned an angry Pakistan on Tuesday that it could lose its status as a privileged military ally if it continues giving safe haven to Afghan militant groups, reports AFP. One day after President Donald Trump unveiled a new strategy to force the Taliban to negotiate a political…

STOCKHOLM: The headless torso of a woman found at sea was identified Wednesday as a Swedish journalist who likely died aboard a Danish inventor's…

BEIJING: China said Wednesday that new US sanctions targeting Chinese firms linked to North Korea "will not help" cooperation with Beijing in…

CAIRO: Egypt on Wednesday criticised a US decision to reduce financial aid and withhold some military assistance as a "misjudgment" of strategic ties between the two allies, reports AFP. The foreign ministry said it "regrets the decision" to reduce some funds allocated under a US…

MOSCOW: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Iran wielded growing influence in Syria that was a "threat" to his country as he met Russian President Vladimir Putin, a figure in the Syrian crisis, reports AFP. "Iran is putting in great efforts to fortify its presence…

HONG KONG: Typhoon Hato left three dead in the gambling hub of Macau Wednesday as it brought chaos and destruction to the enclave after sweeping through neighbouring Hong Kong, where one man also died, reports AFP. Local media showed severe flooding had left cars underwater and people swimming in Macau's…

London: US First Lady Melania Trump has thanked former first daughter Chelsea Clinton for standing up for her son, reports BBC. Ms Clinton tweeted support for Barron Trump, 11, after a news site criticised his dress sense. Mrs Trump replied via Twitter: "Thank you @ChelseaClinton - so important…