Egyptian Voters Urged to Allow Sisi Rule until 2030
Egyptian pro-government media are urging a "Yes" vote on the second day of a nationwide referendum that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.
Polls Open in Ukraine’s Presidential Runoff Vote
Polls have opened in Ukraine's presidential runoff vote between anti-establishment political novice Volodymyr Zelensky and incumbent President Petro Poroshenko.
Saudi Torturing Rohingya Detainees to End Hunger Strike
Scores of stateless Rohingya refugees detained inside a Saudi detention center have gone on hunger strike to demand an end to their indefinite detention in the kingdom.
Iran to Oversee Naval Drill by Indian Ocean States
Commander of the Iranian Navy said his forces will be directing a military exercise that the Indian Ocean littoral states are going to hold in the near future.
Another 155 mln Indians Go to Polls in Second Phase of Mammoth Election
Voters across swaths of southern India began queuing up early on Thursday in the second phase of a mammoth, staggered general election in which opposition parties are trying to
Yemeni Missiles Hit Gatherings of Saudi-Backed Forces in Dhale
Yemeni forces hit the gatherings of Saudi-led mercenaries in the southwestern province of Dhale with three missiles in retaliation for the kingdom’s military campaign against the impoverished nation.
Iran, Oman Hold Joint Naval Drills
Iran and Oman held joint military drills in the waters of Oman in a bid to build stronger relations.
UN Urges Yemen’s Warring Sides to Leave Hudaydah
The UN Security Council on Thursday called on warring sides in Yemen to pull back their forces from the key city of Hudaydah "as soon as possible" in line with a ceasefire deal reached four months ago.
Thunderstorm Kills over 60 across India
At least 60 people were killed in lightning strikes and by collapsing houses during a thunderstorm across northern and western India, state radio reported on Thursday quoting provincial officials.
Gunmen Kill 14 Passengers in Southwestern Pakistan: Local Media
Gunmen killed 14 people after hijacking a passenger bus in southwestern Pakistan, local media said on Thursday.