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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

‘We know that the US is working to adjust its posture in Europe,’ says a NATO official An image shows US troops with a chopper in the background. PHOTO: ANADOLU The United States has cancelled the planned deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, US officials said on Friday, as Washington reorganises its forces in Europe … Read more

Sarfaraz backs Rizwan ahead of 2nd Test

Pakistan red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has defended wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan after his underwhelming performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh, insisting the senior player remains vital to Pakistan’s plans ahead of the second Test in Sylhet. Pakistan suffered a 104-run defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in … Read more

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 45 days, US State Dept says

Describes Israel-Lebanon talks held in Washington on Thursday and Friday as ‘highly productive’ Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjeyoun, Lebanon, May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire declared by United States President Donald Trump on April 16 by another 45 days, … Read more

Govt cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre

[ Petrol to cost Rs409.78 and diesel Rs409.58 per litre after latest government revision The federal government on Friday reduced the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel by Rs5 per litre each for the next week, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division. Under the revised prices, high-speed diesel will cost Rs409.58 per … Read more

Xi to pay state visit to US in autumn this year

Chinese FM calls on both sides to work together to make thorough preparations for the interactions Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shake hands at a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. REUTERS Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to … Read more