Qatar Reports of Qatar leaving Gulf bloc 'incorrect and baseless' Qatar denies GCC leaving reports as it prepares to mark three years of blockade by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt.
Yemen Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen donors' conference with UN next week Official Saudi Press Agency says the conference will take place on Tuesday where the UN will try to raise $2.4bn.
Venezuela Report: US considering charges against Venezuela's first lady US prosecutors are preparing to charge First Lady Cilia Flores with crimes including drug trafficking and corruption.
Malaysia Mahathir vows to challenge expulsion from his own party Malaysia's two-time former prime minister, his son and three other senior members were expelled from the Bersatu party.
Education US floats plan to expel thousands of Chinese college students Visa revocation proposal faces opposition from US universities and scientific organisations that host Chinese students.
Afghanistan Afghan forces killed as gov't urges Taliban to extend ceasefire Afghan government says efforts under way to extend the ceasefire as Taliban delegation arrives in Kabul for talks.