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With Kuwait deal, Pakistan expands defence umbrella across Middle East
28 August 2026From Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers
28 August 2026Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy. ...
US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail
28 August 2026Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows
28 August 2026The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son
28 August 2026Harald V, who was Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon V...
Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts
28 August 2026The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
28 August 2026Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
28 August 2026The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
