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Pakistan: Imran Khan issues ‘final call’ for protest in Islamabad on Nov 24

Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former premier Imran Khan has issued a “final call” for a protest in Islamabad on November 24 to press for his release from jail, his sister said on Wednesday.…
China wants to deploy own security to protect its citizens in Pakistan

Islamabad: China continues to vigorously push the proposal of deploying its own security staff for thousands of its citizens working in Pakistan following several deadly attacks carried against Chinese workers in the…

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead dept of govt efficiency: Trump

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. “I am pleased to…
16 killed after coach falls into river in Pakistan

Islamabad: At least 16 people were killed and two others injured after a passenger coach fell into a river in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region, an official said. The spokesperson for the…
Canada-based gangster Dalla’s aide held in Punjab: DGP

Chandigarh: Delivering another blow to Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla’s network, Punjab’s Counter Intelligence, Bathinda, in a joint operation with Mansa police, have solved the grenade attack case with the arrest of key…
China: Senior citizen held after 43 people died in hit-and-run

A 62-year-old man was arrested in connection with a major hit-and-run incident in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Monday evening, resulting in at least 35 deaths and 43 injuries. The crash reportedly occurred…
Iran and Russia officially link payment systems to enhance financial cooperation

Iran and Russia linked their national payment systems on Monday, a significant move to bypass the US dollar in bilateral transactions, Iranian news agency Press TV reported. The linkage between Russia’s Mir…

Wikipedia officially adds ‘Gaza Genocide’ to list of genocide page

Wikipedia has finally added the article “Gaza genocide” to the List of Genocides marking a new step in the challenging process of awareness raising for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This decision came after…
Mossad warns Israelis in Thailand to increase vigilance, avoid mass gatherings

Israeli intelligence and security agencies on Tuesday called on the country’s citizens staying or visiting Thailand to increase vigilance and pay attention to updates following “recent information” and in light of the…
Temple in Canada cancels event amid threat of protests

Ottawa: The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event after the Canadian police warned them of an “extremely high and imminent” threat level of violent protests. The Life Certificate…
UK reiterates support for India’s permanent UNSC seat

London: The UK has reiterated its support for permanent membership for India in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as part of an expansion of the international panel to ensure it can…
New Zealand govt officially apologises for abuse in care

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially apologised on Tuesday to all New Zealanders who were abused in the care of state and faith-based institutions after a report in July set…
4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Sydney

Sydney: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.1 struck north of Sydney in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, causing power outages for thousands of properties. Geoscience Australia recorded the…
Melania Trump to skip White House meeting on Wednesday with Jill Biden: Sources

Washington: Melania Trump will not be attending the traditional White House meeting on Wednesday with first lady Jill Biden, sources said. Traditionally, when the outgoing President hosts the incoming President-elect in the…
India Caucus co-chair in Congress is Trump’s new NSA

Washington: In the most significant appointment yet for India from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced Mike Waltz, a Congressman from Florida who is the co-chair of the…