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26/11 mastermind’s aides at Shoaib Akhtar’s brother’s funeral
New Delhi: The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its…
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Pakistan emerged as peacemaker after US-Iran deal: Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan has emerged as a “peacemaker” in the world after its efforts for peace in West Asia culminated in the signing of an…
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Three years of war leave deep scars on Sudan’s survivors
Khartoum: Three years of war have devastated much of Sudan. The impact has been pressed into the skin of survivors, and their memories. Thousands of people are dead. Millions are displaced. Associated…
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Trump visa reforms not aimed at India: US Ambassador Gor
Washington: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration’s immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are “not targeted at India” and that…
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Venezuela quake toll over 900 as rescue efforts continue
The situation in Venezuela grew more desperate by the hour as residents searched through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings, three days after a devastating one-two punch of 7.2 and…
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Saudi Arabia urges world to stop attacks on Palestinian children
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has called on the international community to take urgent action to stop violations against Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip. The appeal was made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative…
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Two more South Korean vessels clear Strait of Hormuz
Seoul: Two additional South Korean vessels have cleared the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there for months amid the conflict in the Middle East, the oceans ministry said on Saturday. “Two…
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Indian national among 8 sanctioned by US over Sudan war
Washington: The US imposed sanctions on eight persons and entities, including an Indian national associated with an explosives manufacturing firm, for allegedly fuelling the civil war in Sudan. The US Treasury Department’s…
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Iran says IRGC retaliated after US strikes on coast
As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 120th day on Saturday, June 27, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces had targeted US military positions in response to…
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Thank you, says Trump as Telangana names Hyderabad road after him
Washington: Donald Trump expressed his gratitude for naming a road in Hyderabad, India, after him, saying he was the first US President to be honoured this way. Trump’s remarks on Truth Social…
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Spain sends Uruguay packing with 1-0 win in FIFA World Cup
Guadalajara: Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 after another goalkeeping mistake by Fernando Muslera to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup and eliminate the South American powerhouse on Friday. Uruguay, a…
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Cape Verde reaches knockouts with draw against Saudi Arabia
Houston: Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage with a third straight World Cup draw to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout round following…
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FIFA WC: Dembélé hat trick powers France past Norway at World Cup
Foxborough: Not so fast, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé. Ousmane Dembélé has just entered the Golden Boot race. Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Mbappé, to…
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22 more Iranian crew repatriated via Pakistan after US seizure
Islamabad: Another 22 Iranian crew members of a tanker seized by the US authorities have reached Pakistan for repatriation to their homeland, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday. They were…
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US, Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral agreement for peace deal
The United States, Israel and Lebanon on Friday, June 26, signed a trilateral framework agreement that lays the groundwork for future peace negotiations, in what Washington described as an important step towards…
