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Baloch leader criticises UN for ignoring human rights violations by Pakistan in Balochistan
London: Free Balochistan Movement chief Hyrbyair Marri has attacked the United Nations for “ignoring” Balochistan despite Pakistan being involved in grave human rights violations in the region, including enforced disappearances of Baloch…
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China reacts sharply as US warships pass through Taiwan Strait
Beijing: China has reacted sharply after the United States sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait amid heightening bilateral tensions. China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying on Friday urged the US to…
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UN rights expert leads probe into Saudi journalist’s killing
Geneva: A team of UN experts is set to carry out an investigation into the killing of a prominent Saudi Arabian journalist inside his country’s consulate in Istanbul, the organization said on…
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Bangladesh: 13 workers dead as Truck rams into workers hut
Dhaka: As many as 13 workers died on the spot after a truck plowed into the housing units of workers sleeping in Eastern Bangladesh. According to reports, a truck loaded with coal…
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Bangladeshi shopkeeper shot dead in South Africa
Dhaka: A 40-year-old Bangladeshi shopkeeper was shot dead by unidentified assailants in South Africa, the media reported on Friday. The incident took place on Wednesday in Rustenburg, North-West province. Mohin Uddin’s body…
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Taliban appoints Mullah Baradar as head of Qatar office
Islamabad: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Afghan Taliban, was appointed the leader of its political office in Qatar to strengthen the militant group’s hand in peace talks with the…
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Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah new King of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: Following the abdication of Sultan Muhammad V earlier this month, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, the ruler of the Malaysia state of Pahang, has been named the country’s new king…
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‘Fundamental problem with Pak is their inaction’: Abdullah on Afghan peace
Davos: Afghan Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said that peace reconciliation in Afghanistan will be ‘the greatest prosperous asset for Pakistan’ in terms of energy, which can only be…
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Trump’s ex-lawyer subpoenaed by Senate Intelligence Committee
Washington: US President Donald Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen has been subpoenaed by the Senate Intelligence Committee to testify before the committee in mid-February. Quoting sources, CNN further reported that it is…
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Venezuela’s embassy, consulates to shut down in the USA
Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced the closure of the South American nation’s embassy and consulates in the US, adding that all diplomatic personnel would be returning to Venezuela on January…
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US orders non-emergency govt employees to leave Venezuela
Washington: The United States has ordered all of its non-emergency government employees to leave Venezuela, following Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s decision to sever diplomatic ties with the nation. The US had earlier…
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White House preparing draft national emergency order
Washington: The White House is preparing a draft proclamation for President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency along the US-Mexico border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds…
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Khashoggi killing: UN official expected to visit Turkey for international probe
Ankara: The UN’s special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Agnes Callamard, is expected to visit Turkey on January 28 for an international probe into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.…
