Asia

Iran and the United States will hold talks on the nuclear issue, Fars news agency reports

The country's northwestern wheat-growing region is likely to receive less than 78% of its long-term average rainfall

Whether arriving at the frontier surrounded by family or alone, Afghan returnees must establish a new life in a nation beset by poverty and environmental woes

Source tells AFP the defence relationship between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan remains strictly bilateral, separate from agreements with Turkey

Blast killed at least one person and injured 14 others

Amir Hatami says any enemy miscalculation would threaten its own security, regional stability and security of the 'Zionist regime'

Pezeshkian says US and Israeli leaders brought people into the streets to sow conflict, hatred and division in an attempt to tear the country apart

Starmer says the UK risks its national interest by refusing to engage in global discussions

Iranian foreign minister says no talks between Tehran and Washington are currently scheduled

US’s top military officer is to be replaced by a lower-ranking commander

Iran said any retaliation to a US attack could target American troops, warning US bases are within range of its missiles

WHO considers the risk of further spread of infection from these two cases is low, agency says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauds economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there

Kremlin warns US military action on Iran could spark regional chaos

Chinese official says the country also willing to work with US as Trump expected to visit Beijing in April

The visit to China, the first by a British prime minister since 2018, comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally the United States over President Donald Trump's recent remarks, including threats to take control of Greenland

Trump calls on Iran to negotiate a timely, equitable no-nuclear deal

Iranian foreign minister says negotiations require setting aside threats, excessive demands and unreasonable issues

Bangladesh is facing gas shortages due to rapidly declining local production and transmission limitations that have impeded use of liquefied natural gas

Nipah, spreads from animals to humans, has no vaccine and a fatality rate ranging from 40 to 75 percent, according to the World Health Organization