US, Pakistan leaders forecast Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement ​to end fighting

How Trump tried to use a global crisis to push a regional realignment agenda in Middle East

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

Says all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces

Farewell ceremony for Ali Khamenei July 4-5 in Tehran; burial on July 9 in Mashhad, state media says.

Israel orders evacuations in 24 areas near Nabatieh, urging residents north of Zahrani River

Word of UAE move to seek de-escalation coincides with ‌the final stages of broader negotiations

Says he hopes 'this historic endeavour' lays a strong foundation for lasting peace and stability in the region

Protesters carry placards with slogans like 'Hate is the only threat to our streets', 'Belfast stands against racism'

Revelation lends credence to Russia’s longstanding claims regarding US-backed bio research abroad

Trump has repeatedly said a deal with Iran is 'very close' as he repeated it about 39 times in 2 months

Rapidly shifting rhetoric has created confusion over diplomatic efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire

Authorities are expected to issue an interim report in the coming days

US President Donald Trump says the US hits Iran "very hard tonight" and seeks to seize its oil export hub

Women nationwide must be fully covered when outside, often wearing an abaya, headscarf and face veil

Israeli jets hit Gaza tent camp also wounded 15 including children, medics say

US doctor says Gaza conditions amount to 'genocide', adding he does not want his tax dollars funding it

Wins UNGA presidency with 99 votes in rare contested election; DPM Dar felicitates Rahman

Foreign ministers warn Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalem are fuelling tensions and instability

Google has criticised the impact of the EU's rules on its search product and said it is keen to resolve the case

WHO has declared the outbreak of rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola a public health emergency of international concern

Met Office said the temperature hit 34.8 C (94.64 F) at west London's Kew Gardens

Thousands attend one of nation's largest Memorial Day observances