Afghanistan, Pakistan to hold peace talks in Doha after fierce fighting, says Afghan government spokesperson Reuters
Analysis Despite internal rifts over Russia’s reliability, Iran pushes closer to Moscow Iran's national security chief, Ali Larijani, met Vladimir Putin in Moscow this week to deliver the Iranian supreme leader's message, underscoring Tehran's deepening but uneasy reliance on Russia as postwar realignments reshape the regional balance. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
UK government working with police to ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend Aston Villa match Reuters
