Barack Obama has declared the American combat mission in Iraq as over, and made clear that he intends to begin disengaging from the war in Afghanistan next summer.

Muslim countries and organizations have pledged nearly a billion dollars in cash and relief supplies to help Pakistan recover from the worst floods in its history, the head of a group of Islamic states has said.

American Marines deployed in war-torn Afghanistan have said that they are prepared for the long haul, and determined to neutralise the Taliban’s aggressive designs.

Obama administration officials have reportedly persuaded Israel that it would take roughly a year, or perhaps longer, for Iran to complete a nuclear weapon, and that Tel Aviv need not be concerned or worried on this score.

A US defence department report has claimed that the growth of China’s military is shrouded in secrecy which could give rise to “misunderstandings and miscalculations”.

In its annual report to the US Congress on China's military capabilities, the Pentagon has voiced alarm over that country's military build up, saying it could eventually pose a challenge to American dominance in the western Pacific region.

A three-stage reunification with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has been proposed by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.

China has claimed that its development of nuclear weapons is limited to self-defence purposes and would resolutely implement the ‘no first use’ policy.

Asif Ali Zardari's controversial London trip ended with his speech at a rally in Birmingham during which the 'beleaguered' President was shown placards and even bombarded with shoes.

Nawaz Sharif has said that the President's acts have let down the country more than Cameron's recent 'terror export' jibe against Islamabad.