Kashmir India's crackdown leaves it with few allies in Kashmir Arrest of veteran politician under the stringent Public Security Act shocks the region undergoing a crippling lockdown.
Afghanistan Afghanistan: Dozens killed as Kabul, Taliban step up attacks At least 30 killed after Afghan forces backed by US accidentally bomb farmers while up to 20 killed in Taliban attack.
Egypt Al Jazeera's Hussein detained in Egyptian prison for 1,000 days Hussein has been jailed in Cairo without charge since December 2016 after arriving from Qatar to visit his family.
Battle for Idlib Russia blasted at UN for 'carpet bombing' Syria Russia and China face backlash after vetoing UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Syria's besieged Idlib province.
Taliban Khalilzad testifies before US Congress in classified briefing The US special Afghanistan envoy briefs House Foreign Affairs Committee about the failed US-Taliban talks.
Yemen Saudi-led coalition intercepts explosive-filled boat 'by Houthis' A spokesman for the coalition said vessel had been launched to carry out an 'act of aggression and terrorism'.