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Month: May 2026

Naqvi holds high-level talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian in Tehran

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Iranian state media says both discuss regional security, hostilities and efforts to consolidate fragile US ceasefire Interior Minister meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: File/WANA Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held high-level talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Sunday, focusing on regional security, recent hostilities, and efforts to consolidate a fragile ceasefire, Iran’s … Read more

Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to ease Mideast tension

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In phone call, Qatari and Saudi FMs also review bilateral ties, ways to strengthen them, Qatari Foreign Ministry says Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and his Saudi Arabian counterpart Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the Middle East, including those related to the US-Iran war. In a … Read more

Bakhtawar Mazhar says personal loss to cancer shaped her portrayal of disease in drama

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Actor says she lost four family members, childhood friend to cancer, was mindful of preserving authenticity in role Senior actor Bakhtawar Mazhar, currently receiving widespread acclaim for her portrayal of a cancer survivor in the drama Dr Bahu, reflected on the emotional depth and personal responsibility that shaped her performance. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared … Read more

Arbitration court upholds Pakistan’s stance on Indus Waters Treaty

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India dismisses proceedings, says its position on holding the treaty in abeyance remains unchanged The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague upheld its earlier award supporting the continued validity of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), ruling that India cannot unilaterally suspend the agreement. The tribunal reaffirmed that the treaty remained in force, rejecting … Read more

International Criminal Court issues secret arrest warrants for 5 Israeli officials: Report

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Haaretz report claims ICC issued secret arrest warrants for five Israeli officials The International Criminal Court building is seen in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Reuters/ File The International Criminal Court (ICC) denied a report in Israeli media on Sunday that it had issued new arrest warrants for five Israeli political and military officials for alleged crimes against Palestinians. ICC spokesperson Oriane Maillet said in a note to journalists that the report, in … Read more

Alonso appointed Chelsea manager

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LONDON: Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as the club’s manager on Sunday on a four-year deal with the Spaniard the latest coach tasked with turning around the club’s fortunes. The Blues lost the FA Cup final to Manchester City on Saturday and lie ninth in the Premier League with two games of the campaign to go. … Read more

North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike

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250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York’s Long Island Rail Road North America’s largest commuter rail system, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), shut down early Saturday after five unions representing nearly half of its workforce went on strike across the New York City area, according to media reports. The Washington … Read more