Iran's top diplomat claims prisoner swap near with US

Iran’s top diplomat claims a prisoner swap is near with the U.S., though he has offered no evidence to support his assertion

Yemen sides begin UN-brokered talks on prisoner exchange

The U.N. says Yemen’s warring sides have begun talks aimed at implementing a U.N.-brokered deal on a prisoner exchange

Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume ties, with China's help

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after years of tensions

Erdogan sets May 14 election date as he seeks to extend rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has formally set the country’s parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14

Iraq's crackdown on booze, social media posts raises alarm

Iraq’s new government is suddenly enforcing a long-dormant law banning alcohol imports and arresting people over social media content deemed morally offensive

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Ukraine first lady Olena Zelenska in UAE amid Russia's war

Ukraine’s first lady has offered spirited support to her nation’s people while visiting the United Arab Emirates, a country that still remains open to Russia despite Western sanctions

Pakistani police use water cannon, tear gas on Khan rally

Officials say Pakistani police used water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the country’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the eastern city of Lahore

UN: Afghanistan is world's most repressive country for women

The United Nations says that since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country has become the most repressive in the world for women and girls

Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power

A powerful paramilitary commander has slammed Sudan’s ruling generals, saying they oppose stepping down to allow for a democratic transition under a civilian administration