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Saudi Crown Prince's Pakistan Visit Delayed
The crown prince was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday on a two-day visit.
Instagram Deletes Account that Published Struggles of a Gay Muslim in Indonesia
The move comes after Indonesia's communications ministry sent a letter to the social media giant warning that the 'pornographic' content violated an electronic information law.
Thai Princess Apologises After Being Disqualified From PM Run
Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi's comments came a day after the commission dropped her name from an official list of prime minister candidates.
Russian Lawmakers Back Bill to Ban Soldiers From Using Smartphones
The Russian military has long sought to limit troops' use of social media to avoid information leaks.
Pakistani National Given 7-Year Jail Sentence For Stabbing Indian Roommate to Death in Dubai
The Pakistani defendant, who is in detention, admitted he had consumed alcohol prior to the incident.
Pakistan's Top Court Hints at Nationalising Private Schools Charging High Fee
The remarks came during the hearing of a case regarding the use of contemptuous language in a letter addressed to the top judge by the administrations of two private schools in Islamabad.
Death Toll in Massive 2018 California Wildfire Revised Down by One to 85
The Camp Fire broke out on November 8 and quickly incinerated most of the Sierra foothills town of Paradise, about 175 miles (280 km) north of San Francisco, destroying 18,500 homes.
Billionaire Richard Branson Says He'll Fly to Space by July to Mark 50 Years of Moon Landing
These missions would be shorter and more affordable than SpaceX's planned project to send a Japanese billionaire to the moon by 2023 at the earliest.
2018 Was the Fourth Warmest Year on Record With Kerala and California at the Receiving End
Average global surface temperatures have reached 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degree Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times in 2018 and the outlook is for more sizzling heat approaching levels that most governments view as dangerous for the Earth.
India Among Countries to Benefit From US-China Trade War, Says UN
The UNCTAD study also warns that the spat could hit East Asian producers the hardest, with a projected USD 160 billion contraction in the region's exports unless discussions between China and the US are resolved before the March 1 deadline.
A Kiss For Peace: Pope and Grand Imam Sign Historic Declaration For Fraternity in UAE
Vatican officials say they hope one of the immediate effects of the visit will be permitted to build more church compounds in the UAE to minister to the Catholic community.
Germany Recognises Venezuela Opposition Chief Juan Guaido as Acting President
Chancellor Angela Merkel said during a visit to Tokyo, 'As of yesterday, no presidential election had been called. Therefore, Guaido is the person we are talking to and we expect him to begin an election process as soon as possible.'
Sri Lanka Keeps Firebrand Buddhist Monk Behind Bars, But Releases 518 Others for I-Day
Galagodaatte Gnanasara has long been accused of instigating hate crimes against minority Muslims in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka.
Pope Francis Reaches UAE in Historic First Visit by Pontiff to Arabian Peninsula
The pope touched down in Abu Dhabi for the 48-hour trip during which he will meet leading Muslim clerics and hold an open-air mass for some 135,000 Catholics.
Iraqi Novelist Gunned Down by Unknown Assailants After Attending Literary Event in Southern City
The writer, Alaa Mashzoub has 20 published books and wrote extensively about Karbala's history and culture, and about Iraq's once-thriving Jewish minority.
EU Parliament Recognises Guaido as Venezuelan Interim President
As Venezuela has sunk into economic and political crisis that has brought mass emigration and hyperinflation, the EU imposed an arms embargo and sanctions on officials to decry what it views as rights violations and the rupture of democracy.