A Facebook panel

Despite ban, Facebook opens office in China

The social networking giant has quietly opened a subsidiary company registered in Hangzhou, which will work as an innovation hub for start-ups and local developers. Jul 25, 2018
Iran Iraq earthquake

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rocks southeast Iran

This is the fourth such earthquake in two days. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of the quake at 5.5, with its epicentre 23 miles (37 km) east of Kerman city. Jul 23, 2018
Ashraf Ghani

Afghan government considering new Eid ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani considering another ceasefire with the Taliban on account of Eid al-Qurban, due next month. The move is part of the Afghan government's strategy for long-lasting peace in the war-torn nation. Jul 22, 2018