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44 Pakistanis Among 50 Feared Dead in Spain-Bound Boat Tragedy

A devastating incident involving migrants attempting to reach Spain from West Africa has reportedly claimed the lives of up to 50 people, including 44 Pakistanis, according to the migrant rights…

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Biden Warns Americans About Trump’s ‘Dangerous’ Influence in Farewell Speech

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden warned Americans about the growing concentration of wealth and power under former President Donald Trump, which he described as a "dangerous" oligarchy that…

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Iranian President Cautions Trump Against Provoking ‘War’

WASHINGTON:Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and cautioned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump against escalating tensions with the Islamic Republic, warning that it could lead…

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Xi Praises ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Strengthening China-Sri Lanka Relations

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that relations between China and Sri Lanka are at a "historic opportunity" to strengthen their ties during talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara…

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India Urges Legal Action Over US Murder Plot

NEW DELHI: An Indian committee, set up after a foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the United States, has called for swift "legal action," according to a statement…

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TikTok Announces Complete US Shutdown

WASHINGTON:Social media giant TikTok is reportedly planning to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a legislatively ordered ban is implemented as scheduled. The platform,…

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Impeached South Korean President Arrested

SEOUL:On Wednesday, Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached South Korean president, was arrested over his failed attempt to impose martial law, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities. This marks the first…

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Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Hamas and Israel

DOHA/WASHINGTON: On Wednesday, Qatar and the United States announced a ceasefire agreement aimed at halting the 15-month-long conflict in Gaza, set to begin on Sunday. The deal follows an agreement…

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Istanbul Alcohol Poisoning Outbreak Claims 19 Lives, Dozens Hospitalized

In Istanbul, 19 people have died in the past 48 hours after consuming contaminated alcohol, with dozens more receiving treatment for suspected poisoning, Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday. This is…

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Thousands Evacuated After Mount Ibu Erupts in Eastern Indonesia

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad have reportedly approved a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, a significant step in the ongoing talks to end the nearly 16-month-long conflict in Gaza.…

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