Afghanistan recalls diplomats to protest Pakistan attack

Afghanistan has withdrawn its ambassador from Pakistan after his daughter was abducted and brutally assaulted last week

OPEC, allies reach 'full agreement' after production spat

The energy minister of the United Arab Emirates says OPEC and allied countries have reached a “full agreement” after earlier dispute that roiled oil prices

Afghan forces battle Taliban at border post with Pakistan

Afghan government forces are fighting to retake a border crossing with Pakistan from Taliban insurgents

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Turkey marks 5th anniversary of crushed military coup

Turkey is marking the fifth anniversary of a failed military coup attempt with a series of events commemorating the people who died trying to quash the uprising against the government

India internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy

It began with a tweet by pop star Rihanna that sparked widespread condemnation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of massive farmer protests near New Delhi

Indian, Chinese foreign ministers discuss border standoff

The foreign ministers of India and China have met in Tajikistan, with New Delhi stressing that a military standoff along a mountainous border area is profoundly disturbing their ties, and warning that any unilateral change in the status quo by Beijing is unacceptable

Indian troops kill 3 suspected militants in Kashmir shootout

Government forces have killed three suspected militants in a shootout in disputed Kashmir, triggering anti-India protests and clashes between police and locals

AP PHOTOS: In Sri Lanka, a dangerous climb for online school

Top US commander in Afghanistan relinquishes post

The top U_S_ commander in Afghanistan has relinquished his position at a ceremony in the capital of Kabul, taking the United States a step closer to ending a 20-year military presence that became known as its “forever war.”