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Donald Trump arrives at funeral to pay respects to Pope Francis

Rome: President Donald Trump on Saturday was among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral of Pope Francis, where he’ll personally pay his respects to the Roman…
55 Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra on short-term visas asked to leave by Apr 27

Mumbai: As many as 55 Pakistani nationals living in Maharashtra on short-term visas have been asked to leave the country by the Central government’s deadline of April 27, an official from the…
Pakistan offers to join ‘neutral, transparent’ probe in Pahalgam terror attack

Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday offered to join any “neutral and transparent” probe into the Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 people. “The recent tragedy in Pahalgam is yet another example of this…

Explained: 1972 Simla Agreement and its impact on India-Pakistan relations

After India imposed a series of diplomatic restrictions on Pakistan following the horrendous Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, killing 26 innocents, including two international citizens, the Pakistan…
Pope Francis’ funeral today; world leaders arrive in Vatican to pay last respects

Vatican City: In an outpouring of global respect and sorrow, world leaders, royalty, and religious dignitaries gathered on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away…
India, Pakistan will ‘get it figured out,’ says Trump on border tensions

Washington: US President Donald Trump refused to be drawn into India-Pakistan border tensions in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stating that the two countries will “get it figured out one…
19 states sue Trump admin over move to end school diversity programs

Concord: Nineteen states that refused to comply with a Trump administration directive aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programmes in public schools went a step further on Friday, filing a federal…

US pauses student visa cancellations

Washington: The United States on Friday, April 25, abruptly paused the cancellation of student visas issued to international students, according to reports. Assistant US Attorney Joseph F. Carilli Jr. told a Washington…
Indus Waters Treaty Explained: How does the suspension affect Pakistan?

Soon after the deadly J&K’s Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which snatched away 26 innocent lives, including two foreign nationals, India accused its neighbour Pakistan of “sponsoring terrorism.” In a strong…
Ahmadi man killed, another injured in Pakistan’s Punjab

Lahore: A young man from the Ahmadi community was shot dead while another critically injured because of their faith in Pakistan’s Punjab province, police said on Friday. Muhammad Asif and Asnan Ahmad,…
Sri Lankan nationals abducted for ransom in Bangladesh, rescued by police

Dhaka: Three Sri Lankan nationals, including a woman who was abducted for ransom in Bangladesh, were rescued by the police. According to local media reports, the trio had travelled to Bangladesh at…
World Malaria Day: Hyderabad doctors stress early action, prevention

Hyderabad: Observed annually on April 25th, World Malaria Day serves as a potent reminder of the pervasive threat this mosquito-borne illness poses to global health. Beyond the immediate fevers and chills, malaria…
Rahul visits Apostolic Nunciature to offer condolences on Pope Francis’ demise

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi on Friday and offered condolences on the passing away of Pope Francis. The former…
‘This was TERRORIST ATTACK’, US slams NYT’s Pahalgam report

New Delhi: The US government has slammed a prominent American media organisation for its coverage of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 people were brutally killed.…
President Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend funeral of Pope Francis

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, departed for the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis along with the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren…