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Pakistan Says Indian Aircraft Cross Into Disputed Airspace In Kashmir

Pakistan's military says Indian aircraft crossed into disputed airspace over the region of Kashmir, prompting Pakistan to scramble its own fighter jets in response.

Syria's Assad Visits Iran, Meets Khamenei

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited Iran for talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rohani.

Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif Resigns

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced his resignation on his Instagram page.

U.S. Envoy, Taliban Co-Founder Meet In Qatar For Peace Talks

U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met with one of the Afghan Taliban's co-founders in Qatar, in what was said to be the highest-level engagement between the two sides as part of Afghanistan's peace process.

Daughter Of Putin's Spokesman Working In European Parliament

The daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman works as an intern in the European Parliament in Brussels, and has unhindered access to various EU documents, RFE/RL has learned.

Pakistan Court Rejects Ex-Prime Minister Sharif's Bail Plea

A Pakistani court has rejected the bail plea from former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently serving a seven-year jail term for corruption, his party says.

U.S.-Backed Syrian Defense Force Hands Over 280 IS Fighters To Iraq

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have so far handed over 280 captured Islamic State (IS) insurgents to the government of Iraq, officials in Baghdad said on February 24.

Iranian Communications Minister Accused Of 'Internet Espionage'

Prosecutors in Iran have filed a complaint against the minister of communications and information technology for alleged "Internet espionage," state media report.

Taliban Political Chief Baradar To Attend Afghan Peace Talks In Qatar

A new round of peace talks between Taliban and U.S. negotiators is to begin in Doha this week and will include the militant group’s co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, according to Taliban and diplomatic sources in Qatar.

Iran Frees French Businesswoman Detained For Four Months

Iranian authorities have released a French businesswoman detained for four months, according to local media.

Afghanistan Sends First Exports To India Via Iranian Port

Afghanistan has sent its first exports shipment to India through Iran's strategic Chabahar Port.

UN: Record Number Of Afghan Civilians Killed In 2018

The United Nations says a record number of Afghan civilians were killed in 2018, blaming the increase on unprecedented suicide bombings by militant groups and air strikes carried out by U.S.-led forces.

Venezuelan Forces Battle Protesters As U.S. Threatens Sanctions, Isolation

India Death Toll Rises To 133 In Toxic Alcohol Incidents

Thousands In Belgrade Protest Against Vucic For 12th Straight Saturday

Thousands of people demonstrated in the streets of Belgrade for a 12th straight Saturday on February 23 – an act of protest against Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic.

U.S. 'Gravely Concerned' About Indictments Against 16 Turkish Civil Society Leaders

Washington says it is "gravely concerned" with a decision by Turkish prosecutors to file indictments against 16 civil society leaders, including a prominent philanthropist and a journalist.

Police In Venezuela Fire Tear Gas On Protesters At Border With Colombia

Iran Warns Of 'Options' To Neutralize U.S. Oil Sanctions

A senior Iranian official has said Tehran has many options to neutralize the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on its oil exports, the semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported on February 23.

White House Now Says 400 'Peacekeepers' To Remain In Syria, Up From 200

The White House has clarified its plans for U.S. forces in Syria, now saying it will leave 400 troops in the war-torn country a day after saying the number of “peacekeepers” would be 200.

Trump Calls India-Pakistan Standoff 'Very Dangerous'

U.S. President Donald Trump has called the standoff between Pakistan and India a "very dangerous situation" and warned that New Delhi is considering "something very strong" after an attack on its forces in the disputed region of Kashmir.