Follow our live buildup and text commentary updates as the Knicks and Spurs face-off in the opening Christmas Day match.

Hamas and Israel traded blame over failure to conclude a ceasefire agreement despite progress reported by both sides.

At least 25 people killed across Palestinian enclave since dawn as Hamas says new conditions by Israel delay ceasefire.

Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation in Transnistria, a Russian-backed secessionist region, setting ...

Hundreds shot, thousands arrested in crackdown since disputed presidential election in October.

Authorities says 32 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near the city of Aktau. A passenger plane ...

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The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban.

Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives ...

Government extends condolences for death of Bouterse, ex-leader convicted for role in 1982 killing of activists.

Syrian factions agree to disband and come together to form a national army, under the new Ministry of Defence.

Shakoor spent 15 years in prison where he learned to love cooking. He turned the passion into a career after his release ...