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Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own ...

Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words

Trump on the future of Gaza: In his own words **Title: Trump Outlines Post-Conflict Vision for Gaza Strip** Former President Donald Trump has recently articulated his vision for the future of the Gaza Strip, offering a glimpse into how his administration might approach the region in the event of a... read more »

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but...

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working?

Gazas ceasefire moves to next phase, but is it working? **Gaza Ceasefire Transitioning Amidst Compliance Concerns** Washington D.C. – The United States government has announced the progression of the Gaza ceasefire to its second phase, a development met with cautious optimism amidst lingering... read more »

Irans protests come after waves of unres...

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years

Irans protests come after waves of unrest, spanning years **Title: Echoes of Discontent: Examining the Trajectory of Iranian Protests** Recent demonstrations sweeping across Iran have drawn global attention, prompting scrutiny of the underlying causes and potential ramifications for the... read more »

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam sessi...

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea

With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea **South Korea Navigates Shifting Geopolitical Tides Amidst Regional Rivalries** Seoul – South Korea finds itself in a precarious position, strategically located between two major economic and political powers, China and... read more »

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13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities... read more »

Israeli Army kills suspected murderers of Jewish t...

Jerusalem: Two Palestinians suspected of having kidnapped and murdered three Jewish teenagers in June have been killed in an exchange of fire with... read more »

Lawyer: Uighur scholar in China gets life sentence

BEIJING – An outspoken scholar who championed China’s Uighur minority was convicted of separatism Tuesday by a Chinese court and sentenced to life... read more »

1,30,000 Syrian refugees reach Turkey fleeing IS

ANKARA, Turkey: The number of Syrian refugees who have reached Turkey in the past four days after fleeing the advance of Islamic State militants now totals... read more »

Two killed in explosions in China’s Muslim-domina...

Beijing: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in a series of explosions in China’s restive Muslim-dominated Xinjiang... read more »

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Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has finalized a deal under which it will pump oil to Turkey. “The formalities were recently completed… the finalization of such cooperation is... read more »

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched u...

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic... read more »

Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of power at...

'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed that it will... read more »

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

London – Israel’s envoy to the United Kingdom has warned of formation of its new alliances with a number of predominantly Sunni countries, including... read more »

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israeli authorities have green-lighted the construction of 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday it... read more »

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50 percent of Pakistanis support government: Survey

Islamabad – Fifty percent of Pakistan’s population supports the present government, with 49 percent favouring the opposition, a survey has found. An opinion poll conducted Aug 1-26 by the... read more »

Tajikistan's Imomali Rakhmon re-elected president

Tajikistan’s Imomali Rakhmon re-elected pres...

Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term in Wednesday’s election, receiving 83.1 percent of the vote after... read more »

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Male – Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Wednesday expressed the hope for a credible and successful presidential election later this week. He said this... read more »

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog on Wednesday filed a case against former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf over a Rs 22-billion scam in setting up power... read more »

Court orders Musharraf’s release

Court orders Musharraf's release

Islamabad – A Pakistan court Wednesday ordered the release of ex-president Pervez Musharraf from house arrest, two days after he was granted bail in... read more »

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US faces war crime allegation for disguising aircraft in drug boat attack

US faces war crime allegation for disguising aircraft in drug boat attack **US Military Under Scrutiny Following Allegations of Deceptive Aircraft Markings in Counter-Narcotics... read more »

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Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit

Venezuelan opposition leader meets with Pope Leo before Trump visit **Venezuelan Opposition Leader Seeks Vatican Support Amidst Political Tensions** Vatican City – In a move signaling the... read more »

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft **Dispute Arises Over Aircraft Disguise in Maritime Operation** Washington D.C. – The legality of a recent U.S.... read more »

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Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran

Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran **U.S. Imposes New Trade Restrictions Amidst Heightened Tensions with Iran** Washington – The United States has... read more »

Iran secretly ghosts in extra troops from abroad in bid to quell ...

Iran secretly ghosts in extra troops from abroad in bid to quell uprising **Title: Reports Suggesting Foreign Militia Involvement in Iranian Crackdown** Recent reports indicate a potential escalation... read more »