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Russia warns of risks of direct clash between nuclear powers

Ukraine calls Russian claims of seeking nuclear weapons with UK, France aid ‘absurd’ A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives during the Victory Day Parade in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday warned of the risk of a direct military confrontation between nuclear powers and the … Read more

Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s death

In Jalisco’s state capital Guadalajara, schools remain closed and most public transportation suspended. A soldier stands guard on a street in a tourist area a day after a series of blockades and attacks by organized crime following a military operation in which cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, “El Mencho,” was killed in Jalisco state, in Puerto … Read more

Pakistan warns ‘immediate, severe’ response following Afghan Taliban’s unprovoked firing at border

PM’s spokesperson says security forces responded immediately to silence the aggression A Pakistani soldier keeps vigil at the border fencing along with Afghanistan. PHOTO:AFP/FILE Security forces responded immediately to stop unprovoked firing by the Afghan Taliban at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Tuesday amid intense friction between the two countries, according to the prime minister’s spokesperson. … Read more

Dar to attend emergency OIC meeting in Jeddah over Israel’s actions in Middle East

Foreign Minister to deliver strong condemnation of Israel’s unlawful decisions, policies on behalf of Pakistan DPM and FM Ishaq Dar addressing the UNSC session on Palestine in New York. PHOTO: MOFA Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to Jeddah on Wednesday to participate in an emergency meeting of the Organisation of … Read more

Lahore to face Hyderabad in PSL11 opener

Lahore Qalandars celebrate with the PSL trophy after winning the 10th edition earlier this year. PHOTO: PSL KARACHI: The initial schedule for HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11 has been prepared. It has been proposed that the opening match on 26 March will be played between defending champions Lahore Qalandars and the new team … Read more