The UN on Wednesday expressed grave concerns over the killing of 11 civilians in Afghanistan allegedly by pro-government forces during the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday. According to local elders, the National Directorate of Security forces conducted a night raid in the Zurmat district of the...

A gas pipeline exploded near Basra in southern Iraq on Wednesday and halted supplies to a local power station, but did not affect gas or oil output, oil ministry officials and police said. A technical fault due to scorching summer temperatures appeared to have caused the blast in al-Haritha...

Heavy rain in Sudan has caused extensive flooding that killed at least seven people in the country's south Tuesday, the state news agency reported. "Seven citizens were killed, two injured and 10 villages affected by rain and flooding in Jazira state," SUNA said. The downpours, which...

Millions of haj pilgrims began heading back to Mecca for final prayers on Tuesday as the world’s largest annual gathering of Muslims wound down without incident despite the logistical challenges and escalating regional tensions. Senior officials said there had been no major incidents and...