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Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start…
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US-China tariff talks to continue on Sunday
Geneva: Sensitive talks between US and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, an official told The…
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China reaffirms support for Pakistan’s sovereignty
Islamabad: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday said that his country would continue to stand by Pakistan in upholding its “sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence”. The Chinese foreign minister made…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan on Saturday, May 10, expressing optimism that the move…
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Ukraine, its allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
Kyiv: Ukraine and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia for at least 30 days starting Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Saturday. His remarks came as…
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Taliban refutes Pakistan’s claim that Indian missile hit Afghanistan
Islamabad: The Taliban-led government in Kabul on Saturday refuted Pakistan’s claim that an Indian missile hit Afghanistan, saying no such incident has taken place. Afghan Defence Ministry spokesperson Enaitullah Khawarzmi labelled Pakistan’s…
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US: Ashfaq Syed sworn in as Naperville City Council member
Illinois: In a ceremony at the Naperville Municipal Centre, Ashfaq Syed was officially sworn in as a member of the Naperville City Council. Surrounded by family, friends, supporters, and community leaders, Syed…
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India, Pakistan agree to full, immediate ceasefire
The directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 5 pm on Saturday,…
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Saudi man released after 19 years in US prison, to be deported
United States (US) authorities have decided to release Saudi citizen Homaidan Al-Turki after he spent nearly two decades in prison. This recent decision follows three days of deliberations to overturn the ruling…
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Saudi Arabia making efforts to de-escalate India-Pakistan tensions
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia early Saturday said it was making efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic…
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Govt official, 2-yr-old among 5 killed in Pak shelling in J-K
Jammu: A senior government official was among five persons killed while several others were injured in heavy Pakistani shelling in Rajouri, Poonch and Jammu districts early Saturday, officials said. Additional deputy commissioner,…
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IMF approves USD 1 billion loan for Pakistan; India opposes funding
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday, May 9, approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)…
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Trump wants India-Pakistan tensions to de-escalate: White House
Washington: US President Donald Trump wants tensions between India and Pakistan to “de-escalate as quickly as possible”, the White House said on Friday. That message has been conveyed to both sides by…
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EU to help Ukraine purchase weapons using Russian frozen assets
Kyiv: Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Friday said the European Union will allocate almost 1.9 billion euros for military support to his country. Shmyhal posted on his Telegram page that a…
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Video: Indonesian Haj pilgrim dies onboard flight to Madinah
An Indonesian Haj pilgrim from Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, passed away onboard a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight from Juanda International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The deceased,…
