A destroyed building following an air strike that the Taliban say was carried out by Pakistan's security forces, in the Samkani district, Afghanistan. Reuters

Pakistan forces kill 29 in attacks at Afghan border

Violence has intensified in last month after brief ceasefire

Asia

Loved ones bid farewell to 12 Indians killed in Qatar gas blast

Gulf

School heads say new social media rules will 'protect childhood in digital age'

UAE

Dubai teenager who warned social media 'affected my brain' hails UAE ban

UAE

Business owners back UAE to emerge stronger as US-Iran peace plan brings hope

UAE

Relatives of Air India crash victims seek answers one year on

Asia

Thai princess dies after more than three years in coma

Asia
A sailor is winched up to safety after unladen oil tanker MT Marivex was hit by US missiles off Oman. Photo: All India Seafarers and General Workers Union
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'Fire on board, please help': panic on an oil tanker hit by US missile

Exclusive: Distress calls and videos show fear taking hold on the MT Marivex, the first of three tankers hit by US forces this week

Gulf

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 37 as rescue efforts continue

Asia

Philippines quake kills dozens as tsunami warnings triggered

Asia

Rescuers in Laos edge closer to villagers trapped in flooded cave for six days

Asia

Rubio holds talks with Modi in Delhi as US pushes to stabilise relations with India

US

Scores killed in China's worst coal mine disaster in more than 16 years

Asia

India raises fuel costs for second time in a week as retailers face heavy losses

Energy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, receives US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Photo: Narendra Modi
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Rubio holds talks with Modi in Delhi as US pushes to stabilise relations with India

Four-day visit comes as Chinese influence over Indo-Pacific increases

US

Scores killed in China's worst coal mine disaster in more than 16 years

Asia

India raises fuel costs for second time in a week as retailers face heavy losses

Energy

How to set Instagram guardrails for teenagers: Meta calls on parent influencers

UAE

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