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Islamabad under lockdown as PTI supporters set to continue protest march
Islamabad: Pakistan’s capital has been placed under heavy security to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’ (PTI), Imran Khan, from marching towards Islamabad as they are…
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Bangladesh seeks to review major energy projects including one with India’s Adani Group
Dhaka: A review committee formed by Bangladesh’s interim government on Sunday recommended engaging an investigation agency to examine power agreements signed by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s regime with different business groups,…
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Hezbollah fires 200 rockets at northern, central Israel, injuring eight
Jerusalem: Hezbollah launched approximately 200 rockets into Israel on Sunday as Israel prepared to initiate a new wave of airstrikes on Beirut. The Israeli military said in a statement that the rockets,…
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Israeli PM requests 15-Day postponement for court testimony
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal team has requested a 15-day postponement for the start of his testimony in his ongoing criminal trial, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The team argued…
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Islamabad locked down ahead of protest by Imran Khan’s party
Islamabad: Amid stringent measures put in place by the Pakistan government to thwart the protest march on Sunday, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party is preparing to proceed with its highly…
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Putin approves loan waivers for SMO participants, spouses
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law allowing participants in the Special Military Operation (SMO) and their spouses to write off overdue loans of up to 10 million rubles (about…
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Two killed in plane crash in US
Los Angeles:Two people were killed and another was severely injured in a plane crash in Colorado, the United States, local authority confirmed. Larimer County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Ali Adams said at a…
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COP29: $300 billion deal insufficient, say climate advocates
Baku: The voices of the most vulnerable were sidelined, human rights and civil society participation ignored, and accountability swept under the rug, say climate advocates on the conclusion of two-week UN climate…
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Musk highlights India’s 640mn votes counted in a day vs. california’s slow process
Washington: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has applauded the Indian electoral system after vote counting for two state Assembly elections and by-elections were concluded in a single day, while also taking a jibe…
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Iran condemns US’ ‘illegal interventions’ in Venezuela’s internal affairs
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the US “illegal interventions” in Venezuela’s internal affairs. He made the remarks in a post on Saturday on social media platform X while…
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Pakistan: Security tightened ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan’s party
Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday closed down highways towards the national capital, partially suspended internet and mobile services, halted public transport, blocked important roads here with containers and deployed heavy security as jailed…
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Iraq warns of possible Israeli attacks in letters to UN
Baghdad: The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it had sent official letters to the UN Security Council, the UN Secretary-General, the Arab League, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation over Israel’s…
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King Charles, Queen Camilla set for royal tour of India: Reports
London: Britain’s King Charles III is planning an official visit to India soon as part of a government charm offensive and an added boost for his health since a cancer diagnosis earlier…
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Pak: Lahore remains world’s most polluted city despite drizzle
Lahore: The provincial capital of Pakistan’s largest province, Lahore continues to remain the world’s most polluted city even though it received a light drizzle on Saturday morning, November 23 that raised hopes…
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India under Trump 2.0 could bolster its position in global supply chains
New Delhi: As Donald Trump returns as the next US President, India could actually bolster its position in global supply chains, particularly in technology sectors like AI and semiconductors, due to previous…
