PAKISTAN: War of words erupts between US and Pakistan
Pakistan has hit back after accusations of deception and providing a safe haven for “terrorists”, levelled by US President Donald Trump vi
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TURKEY: Army to hire over 40,000 personnel: state media
The Turkish army will hire nearly 43,000 new personnel in 2018, according to state media, after thousands of staff were dismissed in purges following
EGYPT: Grand Mufti endorses Bitcoin trading ban
Egypt’s top imam has endorsed a ban on trading in Bitcoin by declaring it “forbidden” by Islam. Sheikh Shawki Allam, the Grand Mutfi
ISRAEL: Bill strengthens East Jerusalem occupation
Israeli legislators have approved a bill that makes it more difficult to divide Jerusalem. The bill passed early on Tuesday and stipulates that two-th
At least 19 dead, hundreds arrested as Iran protests enter day six
Nine people were killed across Iran in overnight violence linked to a wave of anti-government protests, state broadcaster Irib reported on Tuesday, br