Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas expected to restart
Stalled talks aimed at securing a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas are expected to restart in earnest in Qatar as soon as Sunday, according to Egyptian officials. The talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders joined the indirect negotiations since the start of...
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India abstains in UNGA on Pak resolution on Islamophobia
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Migrant boat sinks off Turkiye’s coast, killing at least 16 people
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15 Indian fishermen detained by Lanka Navy for poaching
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Somalia hotel siege ends
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Chinese satellites heading to moon fail to reach orbit
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IMF criticises Pak finance ministry declaration that all targets have been achieved
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‘Pak govt has access to legal phone interception system’
16 March 2024 | PTI
FTA with Iran likely during Raisi’s visit to Pak, says envoy
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has said a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan is likely to be finalised during the planned visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad, according to a media report on Friday. Iranian Ambassador Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam, while addressing a business community during his visit to...
Shehbaz proposes 5-year plan for Pak’s economic revival
The newly-elected government of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to work on a comprehensive five-year roadmap for the cash-strapped country’s economic resurgence, according to a media report on Friday. This strategic blueprint will focus on curbing inflation, alleviating poverty and creating jobs, the Dawn newspaper reported. “In the first meeting,...
Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s hush-money trial
New York prosecutors said on Thursday they are open to delaying the start of Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial by a month “in an abundance of caution” to give the former president’s lawyers time to review evidence they only recently obtained from a previous federal investigation into the matter. The Manhattan...
Houthi rebels strike oil tanker, crew safe
A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a tanker in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel while the crew was reported unharmed, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes as part of the rebels’ campaign against shipping over Israel’s ongoing war on...
Voters head to poll booths in Russia
Voters headed to the polls in Russia on Friday for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent. The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent...
William and Harry salute Diana’s legacy
Prince William and Prince Harry both took part in an awards ceremony in honor of their late mother Princess Diana — but the estranged brothers were many miles apart at the time. William gave a speech at the Diana Legacy Award, which recognizes young people around the world who are working...
Rishi Sunak firmly rules out May 2 general election
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has firmly ruled out an early general election to coincide with local polls scheduled for May 2 amid intense speculation from the Opposition Labour benches. The British Indian leader had indicated earlier in the year that he was considering going to the polls in the second...