Bus falls into deep ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 22
There were apparently no survivors, a government official said.
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'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107
Pioneering heart doctor escaped death aged 28 in Karachi military hospital during WWII.
Delhi records highest ever temperature at 49C
Health experts warn the situation will worsen before the peak of summer has passed.
Shahbaz Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM
Pakistan's parliament elects Shahbaz Sharif as new PM after a week of political turmoil.
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan vows to fight on after Parliament ousts him
Tens of thousands of Khan supporters marched in cities across Pakistan yesterday.
Gone: Cricket legend Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan PM in no-confidence vote
Several of Imran Khan's allies and a key coalition party deserted him.
'Betrayal taking place': Pakistan in chaos after attempt to depose Khan
"This day will be remembered as a black day in constitutional history."
One dead, over 20 injured in grenade explosion in Kashmir, India
Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, which both claim the region.
Suicide bombing kills 56 at mosque in Pakistan
Suicide bomber struck inside a Muslim mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar.
'No future here': More than 1 million Afghans flee as economy collapses
New York Times: Around 4000-5000 people are estimated to be crossing into Iran each day.
400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expert
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
10 children among 22 dead after thousands trapped in snowstorm
Heavy snow in Pakistan resort town left thousands trapped overnight in -8C.
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Gas explosion in sewer kills 12 in Pakistan's largest city
A gas explosion in a sewage system, in Karachi, killed at least 12 and injured 11.
Live: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'
South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.
'Surreal': Friends mourn sport identity's Covid death as Auckland reopening nears
There were 173 new community cases yesterday, less than the seven-day average of 187.
Geography 101: The story of the seven 'stan' countries
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Malala Yousafzai announces marriage on Twitter
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, shot by the Taliban, announces marriage on Twitter.
Spain to evacuate more Afghan families
Defense Minister Margarita Robles says, 'Spain does not leave anyone behind'.
Visitor visas under Culturally Arranged Marriages will be processed during pandemic: INZ
Visitors under the category will be exempt from Covid-19 border restrictions.
11 dead after earthquake in Pakistan, more deaths feared
The death toll was expected to rise, officials search through the remote mountainous area.
Black Caps threat brings back 'chilling memories' of 2002 bombing
'I've still got photos of my hotel room which was totally damaged by the bomb.'
'Could've been much worse': NZ great slams call to send Black Caps to Pakistan
Former cricketer Glenn Turner says "I was hoping it [the tour] wouldn't happen".
Ardern feared Black Caps 'would be attacked outside stadium'
Pakistan official claims abandoned tour a "conspiracy" as "there is no security threat".
Black Caps at risk of terror attack, Indian media reported last month
Indian media claimed last month the NZ team faced risk of terror attack while in Pakistan.
Osama bin Laden's best friend: 'How is it possible this boy turned into a monster?'
Two decades after 9/11, Khaled Batarfi talks about the boy he knew.
'Not trained to deal with women': Taliban tell women to stay indoors
Taliban spokesman urges women to stay home until security is reimposed.
Hundreds of men attack TikTok star in Pakistan
A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a crowd as she filmed a video in a park.
How Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in two short weeks
Taliban fighters captured their first provincial capital on August 6.
The Afghan military was built over 20 years. How did it collapse so quickly?
New York Times: The Taliban have carried out an almost uninterrupted sweep of the country.
Taliban sweep across Afghanistan's south, take four more cities
The Taliban now control more than two-thirds of Afghanistan.
Kiwis listed second in countries rated by return to normality during Covid
The Economist has developed a 'normalcy index', which ranks nations by their progress.
First they lace up their skates. Then they fight terrorism
New York Times: Pakistan police put 20 officers on skates for counterterrorism patrols.
The police wanted free burgers. When the workers refused, they were jailed
New York Times: Pakistan police threw 19 of the restaurant's employees in jail.