Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says

Qatari Emir says country has faced ‘exceptional circumstances’

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says Qatar has demonstrated its strength and cohesion.

Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia

Move comes as haze from Indonesian fires makes Singapore and Kuala Lumpur the world’s most polluted cities.

Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad says the PTI failed to lead the fight against armed groups, but analysts question the takeover.