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Pakistan, Afghanistan Commit to Sustaining Ceasefire at Istanbul Talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early Friday morning to continue a fragile ceasefire following weeks of escalating tensions and brief armed clashes along their...

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Zohran Mamdani set to redefine New York’s political landscape as polls open

NEW YORK: Early voting for the city’s high-stakes mayoral election began on Saturday, with Zohran Mamdani — a 34-year-old state lawmaker of South...

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Trump Begins Diplomatic Tour of Asia with Focus on China Talks

Washington: US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major diplomatic tour of Asia this week, with global attention fixed on...

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North Korea Conducts Missile Launches Before Trump’s Regional Trip

North Korea fired what appeared to be several short-range ballistic missiles early Wednesday, according to South Korea’s military. The launches come just a...

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Ceasefire Offers Lifeline for Gaza, but Food Aid Remains Critically Low

Following two years of relentless bombardment, much of Gaza now lies in ruins. A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect,...

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Trump Warns Hamas of ‘Severe Consequences’ if Gaza Truce Is Broken, as Vance Arrives in Israel

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the group risks “eradication” if it breaches the fragile...

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Strategic Alliance: US and Australia Sign Critical Minerals Partnership

WASHINGTON: In a move aimed at securing a steady supply of rare earths and critical minerals, US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime...

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Khamenei Dismisses Possibility of Talks with Trump Administration

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday firmly rejected an offer from US President Donald Trump to resume negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear...

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Israel and Lebanon extend fragile ceasefire amid stalled Iran negotiations

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained deadlocked in...

Iran ceasefire extended by Trump to allow time for diplomatic breakthrough via Pakistan

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, saying the move aims...

Iran warns of intensified military response if attacked by US or Israel

TEHRAN: Iran’s military has once again issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel against any act of aggression targeting the...