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Imran Khan’s party denies secret talks with Pakistan’s powerful establishment
Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf said on Tuesday that the party has no interest in engaging in discussions with anyone, firmly denying any rumours of secret negotiations with…
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Pentagon: All vessels for building temporary Gaza harbour are ready
Washington: The Pentagon has said that construction of a temporary harbour to deliver aid to the embattled Gaza Strip will soon begin. “All the necessary vessels are within the Mediterranean region and…
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Pro-Palestinian protests rock American universities
Washington: Colleges across the United States are grappling with escalating unrest as pro-Palestinian protests sweep through their campuses, prompting administrators to implement unprecedented measures to address the intensifying situation, CNN reported. Amid…
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Global human rights facing most serious threats in decades: Amnesty
London: Human rights worldwide are facing their most serious threats in decades, the London-based advocacy group Amnesty International said in its annual report on Wednesday. The organisation highlighted the conflicts in Gaza…
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US Congress approves $61 billion in aid for Ukraine
Washington: The US Congress has approved a $61-billion aid package for Ukraine after months of stalling. The US Senate on Tuesday approved the bill with 79 votes in the 100-seat upper chamber…
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After ‘productive discussions,’ Iranian Prez Raisi concludes Pak visit
Islamabad: Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi concluded his official visit to Pakistan during which he held ‘productive discussions’ and agreed to bilateral cooperation in trade and energy among other domains, the Ministry…
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US Senate passes USD 95.3 bn package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan & Indo-Pacific
Washington: The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to provide a USD 95.3 billion aid package to Ukraine and Israel and to strengthen the security of America and its allies in the Indo-Pacific,…
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TikTok faces nationwide ban in US as Biden prepares to sign ‘historic’ bill
Washington: US President Joe Biden is set to sign a historic bill regarding a huge foreign aid package on Wednesday, that will also ban TikTok in the country if its China-based owner…
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Pressing UNSC reforms, India highlights consensus in G20
United Nations: Pressing the case for Security Council reforms, India has highlighted the consensus arrived at the more representative G20 Summit on issues that could not make it through the UN’s highest…
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Anyone considering business with Iran will face risk of sanctions: US
Washington: Anyone considering a business deal with Iran needs to be aware of the potential risk of sanctions from the United States, an official said on Tuesday. “Just let me say broadly,…
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Who would lead if US stepped off world stage? asks Biden
Washington: If the United States stepped off the world stage, who would lead the world, US President Joe Biden asked his fellow countrymen as he slammed his November challenger for making such…
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Harvard suspends pro-Palestinian student group amid controversy, campus unrest
Harvard University has suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) amid a wave of controversy surrounding the group’s activities, according to a recent announcement by the university. The decision follows months of alleged…
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Saudi, Malaysian officials meet to strengthen halal industry
The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Hisham Aljadhey, met with Malaysian officials to discuss strengthening the halal industry. The discussions focused on enhancing support and growth within Malaysia’s…
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Aussie journo claims that she was forced to leave India not correct: Sources
New Delhi: Australian journalist Avani Dias’s contention that she was not allowed to cover elections and was compelled to leave India is not correct and is misleading, official sources said on Tuesday.…
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India to receive remaining 2 regiments of S-400 Triumf missile systems by next year
New Delhi: India is set to receive the remaining two regiments of S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems from Russia by next year under a new timeline that was firmed up following some…