Middle East
90 killed in Pakistan mosque suicide bombing
The number of fatalities rose as rescue teams retrieved more bodies from the debris of the mosque in the predawn hours of Tuesday
Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue
The attack came a day after an Israeli military raid killed nine Palestinians in the West Bank
Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits
Although the numbers have not reached pre-pandemic levels, the return of tourists has palpably raised spirits in Bethlehem
Iran will not discard hijab rules, says top official
Iran and India to jointly fight smuggling operatives
Israeli army kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank raid
The areas are a stronghold for Palestinian militants and Israel has stepped up raids there in recent months
Putin heads to Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran, Turkey
Putin is seeking to bolster ties with Tehran, a fellow target of severe U.S. sanctions and a potential military and trade partner
Saudi welcomes 1 million for biggest hajj pilgrimage since pandemic
Saudi Arabia now also allows women to attend the hajj unaccompanied by a male relative, a requirement that was dropped last year
Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
Ali Samoudi, another Palestinian journalist, was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot in the back