The death toll from a suicide bomb attack on a wedding party in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul has risen to 80.
The initial death toll after the Saturday night blast was 63.
"Seventeen more have succumbed to their injuries in hospital and over 160 are still being treated either in hospitals or at home," a spokesman at the interior ministry said.
The IS militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda
France on Thursday reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus usually found in livestock in a patient who later died, with authorities adding there was no risk to the general population at this stage.
4 killed in targeted attacks on Saudi Arabia's airport, oilfield
Attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Aramco's Shaybah oilfield have left four civilians dead, Saudi authorities reported on Thursday.
Russia pounds Kyiv, Ukraine launches drones, despite talk of renewing negotiations
Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow overnight as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks despite the latest US push to end the conflict.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi speaks to son for first time in over five years
The son of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Thursday that he had spoken with his mother for the first time in more than five years while she remains under house arrest.
Asian governments step up cyber defences after PHP flaw
Companies and governments around the world raced on Thursday to patch vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language, as experts reported a surge in hacking attempts following their disclosure.
The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed on Friday an oil spill from a tanker has caused odours noticed by residents in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain, affirming that there are no health risks associated.
Dubai Municipality says it is fully prepared for anticipated rainfall, with emergency teams and specialised equipment on standby to manage water accumulation and ensure essential public services continue without disruption.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on Thursday held talks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens.
