As German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes his way to China for an official visit, what could this trip mean for a key economic partnership of both sides? On the heels of new U.S. tariffs after a top court ruling, Merz’s visit takes on added significance. So, it’s time to take a closer look at the...
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PM Shehbaz Calls for End to Gaza Ceasefire Violations at Board of Peace Meeting in Washington
Washington DC: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed the urgent need to end ceasefire violations in Gaza, describing it as “very important” for achieving long-lasting peace in the war-torn Strip. The premier expressed these views during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, led by US President Donald Trump. Addressing the...
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UK Takes Major Step Amid US-Iran Tensions
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran by deploying its fighter jets to Qatar. According to international media reports, in light of growing instability in the Middle East, the UK has sent its Royal Air Force (RAF) Joint Typhoon Squadron fighter aircraft to Qatar. The...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Visit Pakistan
Football fans in Pakistan have reason to celebrate as FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that he will be visiting the country soon. Speaking in a recent interview, Infantino confirmed that he intends to make the trip in the near future and emphasized that he had previously promised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan,...
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Ramadan 2026: Fasting Duration Across the World Revealed
The expected dates for Ramadan 2026 and fasting durations in different parts of the world have been revealed, although the final dates will be confirmed after sighting the moon on 29th Sha’ban. According to astronomical calculations conducted in the United Arab Emirates last October, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on 19th February. However, as...
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Virginia Makes History as Ghazala Hashmi Sworn In as Lieutenant Governor
Virginia has entered a new chapter in its political history with the swearing-in of Ghazala Hashmi as the state’s Lieutenant Governor on January 17. With this development, she has become the first Indian American to win a statewide office in the Commonwealth and the first Muslim woman to be elected to a statewide position anywhere...
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Iran Warns US, Threatens Israel and Regional Bases Amid Protests
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as Iran warned the United States that any military attack would prompt retaliation against Israel and American military bases across the region. The warning comes amid Washington’s increasingly vocal support for anti-government protests spreading across the Islamic Republic. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf told lawmakers on...
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Trump renews Nobel Peace Prize claim, cites Pakistan-India ceasefire role
US President Donald Trump on Friday continued to make a case for deserving the Nobel Peace Prize, once again highlighting his role in ending the Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025. Speaking to reporters after a meeting with oil and gas executives at the White House in Washington, Trump was questioned about Venezuelan opposition leader María...
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Chinese citizens ordered to leave Afghan-Tajik Border
Beijing: The Chinese Embassy has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens and companies near the Afghanistan–Tajikistan border to evacuate immediately due to a worsening security situation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy described the security environment in the border region as “complex and severe.” It highlighted a series of attacks on...
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Iran halts power generation at key dam over drought
The depleted Amirkabir dam in Tehran, Iran, on November 11. TEHRAN: Iranian authorities on Saturday halted electricity production at one of the country’s biggest dams due to a marked drop in the reservoir’s water level, state media reported. “Due to the drop in the Karkheh Dam reservoir level, its power plant’s units were removed from...