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Turkey ready to support Russia-Ukraine peace talks at every step: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, reiterating Turkey’s commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement by…
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Hamas says it released American-Israeli hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump admin
Deir al-Balah: An Israeli-American soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay…
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Trump signs executive order to lower US drug prices
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the US or face new limits over…
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Cyber attacks on India continue even after understanding with Pak: Officials
Mumbai: Even after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop military hostilities, Indian government websites are facing a barrage of cyber attacks from the neighbouring country as well as from Bangladesh…
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Bangladesh: Yunus govt bans Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s party, its affiliates
Dhaka: The interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus on Monday issued a gazette notification banning all activities of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party, Awami League and its affiliate organisations. The…
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Trump says stopped nuclear conflict, used trade to end India-Pak hostilities
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday said he used the lure of trade with the US to persuade India and Pakistan to end hostilities last week, which, he added, could have potentially…
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Pakistan celebrates ‘victory’ against India; Shahid Afridi claims, ‘They underestimated us’
Pakistanis are celebrating their presumed ‘victory’ against India, many carrying national flags and dancing on the streets. Among the prominent was former cricketer Shahid Afridi, who led a rally in Karachi, praising…
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US, China sign deal to roll back tariffs for 90 days
Geneva: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced here on Monday that an agreement has been reached with China, at the trade talks held here, for a bilateral reduction in tariffs with effect…
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Trump visiting Gulf states while crises flare in Gaza, Iran
Washington: On his trip this week to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two…
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Pakistan admits aircraft damage in clash with India
Islamabad: Pakistan’s military late Sunday night admitted that at least one of its aircraft suffered “minor damage” in the military confrontation with India, without giving more information about the jet. India and…
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Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump jet to use as Air Force One
Washington: President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this…
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Trump set to accept ‘flying palace’ as gift from Qatar: Report
United States (US) President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly set to accept a super-luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar, according to ABC News. Valued at approximately USD…
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Pak PM hopes to reinvigorate bilateral ties with US under Trump
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said Pakistan has found a new leader in US President Donald Trump to reinvigorate the bilateral strategic partnership. Shehbaz said he was “extremely grateful to President…
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Congress questions govt on US Kashmir mediation role
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday demanded answers from the government on whether it has accepted third-party mediation on Kashmir after the US made announcements on behalf of India and Pakistan, and…
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Pakistan to bring up IWT suspension in DGMO level talks with India
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Water Resources, Mian Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, has said that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) suspension will be a part of the agenda of the talks with India,…
