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Libya recovers 17 ‘migrant’ bodies

. TRIPOLI: At least 17 bodies believed to be those of migrants have been recovered in recent days from the shore near a coastal town west of the Libyan capital, Tripoli-based medics said on Saturday. The Emergency Medicine and Support Center, which operates under the health ministry, said the bodies were recovered from the shores … Read more

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump

VATICAN: Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been accurate in all its aspects”. Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa … Read more

Afghan nexus in Balochistan unmasked

QUETTA: Balochistan government officials said on Saturday that recent terrorist incidents in the province are linked to networks operating from Afghanistan. Addressing a news conference in Quetta, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Hamza Shafqaat, CTD DIG Aitzaz Goraya and Special Assistant to the Home Department Babar Khan Yousafzai said that terrorists infiltrate from Afghanistan, carry out … Read more

Pakistan pushes dialogue as standoff lingers

Field Marshal Asim Munir during visit to Azad Kashmir. Photo: ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top military leadership has wrapped up a high-level visit to Iran with a renewed push for diplomacy, as Islamabad intensifies efforts to position itself as a mediator in the widening Middle East conflict. According to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, … Read more

Pakistan repays $2 billion to UAE

Since July 22, numerous unauthorised exchange outlets have been closed after the military intelligence agency summoned currency dealers to address the rising dollar rate in the open market. photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday paid back $2 billion debt of the United Arab Emirates after seven years, further lessening its dependency on the Gulf nation … Read more

Iran reimposes Hormuz curbs as peace talks hit critical phase

Tehran ‘examining’ new peace proposals Supreme leader says navy ready to inflict ‘new defeats’ on enemies Trum A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province. PHOTO: REUTERS TEHRAN/ WASHINGTON: Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was … Read more