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The Asian Games are bigger than the Summer Olympics, at least in athlete numbers

The Asian Games are bigger than the Summer Olympics, at least in athlete numbers

The Asian Games are larger in numbers than the Summer Olympics, which gives you an idea of the magnitude and logistics

Record 10 sprint races on 2027 Formula 1 calendar

Record 10 sprint races on 2027 Formula 1 calendar

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar features 24 competitions with a record 10 sprint races. There will be the usual three grands prix in the United States.

UN-backed experts find US may have committed war crimes in Iran, and other Mideast developments

UN-backed experts find US may have committed war crimes in Iran, and other Mideast developments

Here’s a look at the latest news in the Middle East

What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil and have rattled world markets

What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil and have rattled world markets

It’s been a week since Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels stormed down the Red Sea coast, threatening Saudi Arabia’s oil exports and reigniting Yemen’s 12-year civil war

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudis seek allies' help as missile defenses run low in fight with Houthis, officials say

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on

Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Saudi Arabia calls attempted attack on Mecca a 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

Muslim nations are condemning an attempted drone attack on Mecca as Saudi Arabia says that Islam's holiest city is a “red line” for the kingdom

ISIS Shifts to Decentralized Model, Remains Active Globally Through Affiliates

ISIS Shifts to Decentralized Model, Remains Active Globally Through Affiliates

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has undergone a significant transformation since its territorial peak in 2014, evolving into a decentralized organization with autonomous provinces and a strong online propaganda presence. After losing its core territories in Iraq and Syria by 2019 due to sustained military campaigns, ISIS has expanded its operations into various regions, including Africa, the Caucasus, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This expansion is facilitated through local pledges of allegiance, recruitment of existing militants, and directed external operations. In South Asia, particularly Pakistan, the Islamic State Pakistan Province (ISPP) has emerged as a significant threat, carrying out numerous attacks, including suicide bombings and targeted killings. The ISPP, formed in May 2019, has conducted approximately 100 attacks, with over two-thirds occurring in Balochistan, and has also targeted urban centers like Islamabad. These attacks often focus on sectarian polarization and political vi...

Motor racing-Monaco to become one of a record 10 F1 sprint weekends in 2027

Motor racing-Monaco to become one of a record 10 F1 sprint weekends in 2027

By Alan Baldwin LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Monaco's tight and twisty streets will host a Formula One sprint for the first time next season with a record 10 race weekends, including the scheduled opener in Bahrain, featuring the format on a 24-round calendar published on Wednesday.

US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

US drops Venezuela from drug list, may remove Colombia, Trump says

BOGOTA, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Venezuela from its list of countries which have failed to demonstrably combat illegal drug trafficking for the first time in more than 20 years, U.S.

Pakistan Increases Bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar Amid FATF Scrutiny

Pakistan Increases Bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar Amid FATF Scrutiny

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has increased the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar to 70 lakh Pakistani rupees, up from 50 lakh rupees. This announcement is part of the FIA's annual 'Red Book,' which lists the country's most-wanted high-profile terrorists. Masood Azhar is listed as an absconding terrorist, with his inclusion date on the list being December 31, 2021. The move comes as Pakistan faces ongoing scrutiny from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. While Pakistan was removed from the FATF's 'grey list' in October 2022, it remains under monitoring due to concerns about its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards. Indian agencies believe Azhar is hiding in Pakistan, despite Pakistan's claims since 2021 that he has fled to Afghanistan. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stated in 2019 that Azhar was in Pakistan and too ill to leave his home,...