Tag: United States
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US, Israel warn of response to Iranian missile attack
The United States said it was discussing a joint response after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel, warning Tehran of “severe consequences”. Israel vowed it would make Iran “pay” after the attack late Tuesday, with most of the missiles intercepted, and pledged to immediately strike “the Middle East powerfully”. Tehran, in turn, threatened…
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Regime change ‘America’ ki sazish hai, Shiekh Hasina
Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister (PM) Shiekh Hasina has accused the US of being involved in the regime change in Bangladesh.According to NDTV, before leaving the country, Hasina wanted to address the nation but couldn’t because protestors stormed her official residence. Hasina shared details of her undelivered speech with close associates in India.A letter accessed by…
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World not ready for climate change-fueled wildfires: experts
The world is unprepared for the increasing ferocity of wildfires turbocharged by climate change, scientists say, as blazes from North America to Europe greet the northern hemisphere summer in the hottest year on record. Wildfires have already burned swathes through Turkey, Canada, Greece and the United States early this season as extreme heatwaves push temperatures…
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Who is the richest man on the planet?
The American magazine Forbes has released its list of the richest people in the world for 2024. The list indicates that the number of billionaires around the world has reached an all-time high and their wealth has increased significantly over the past one year. 141 more people became billionaires during the year and a total…
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‘Pakistan has credible evidence regarding Indian Agents orchestrating extra-territorial assassinations’, Foreign Secretary Syrus Qazi
In a press conference held on Thursday, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Syrus Qazi revealed what he termed as “credible evidence” linking Indian agents to the orchestrated killings of two Pakistani citizens on Pakistani soil. Qazi characterized the alleged actions as part of a “sophisticated and sinister” Indian campaign involving extra-territorial and extra-judicial assassinations. “These are killings-for-hire…
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Pakistani passport once again least powerful
Henley & Partners‘ Passport Index has published a list portraying the world’s travel access hierarchy. Top on the list of countries that encourage travelling are France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain, whose citizens can visit an astounding 194 destinations without requiring arduous visa procedures. This group of countries offer passport-to-plane experience, setting the bar…
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Overseas remittances to Pakistan soar to $2.4 billion
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed that the inflow of overseas workers’ remittances reached $2.4 billion in December 2023, marking a notable 5.4 per cent increase from the previous month’s $2.25 billion, according to data released on Wednesday.
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Imam shot dead outside mosque in New Jersey, suspect still at large
An imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in New Jersey has died, the US state’s attorney general said, adding that the killing did not initially appear to be driven by “bias” or domestic terrorism. The shooting was reported at Masjid Muhammad-Newark at South Orange Avenue. Imam Hassan Sharif was shot multiple times near…
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US judge begins to unseal Epstein contacts
A New York judge on Wednesday began to unseal the identities of people linked in court documents to Jeffrey Epstein, the US financier who killed himself in 2019 as he awaited trial for sex crimes. Notably included in the unsealed documents, which include almost 1,000 pages of depositions and statements, were former US presidents Bill…
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US-led coalition to patrol Red Sea against Houthi attacks
The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the “multinational security initiative.” “Countries that seek to uphold the foundational principle of freedom of navigation must come together to tackle the challenge posed…