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Jul 01, 2024

Outgoing Ambassador urges strengthening of Pakistan-US ties

At a farewell dinner organised in honour of the outgoing Pakistani envoy, United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst Friday praised Khan, for his services towards building “bridges between Islamabad and Washington”.

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Reuters
Jul 01, 2024

Far right wins first round in France election, run-off horsetrading begins

Voter participation was high compared with previous parliamentary elections, illustrating the political fervour Macron aroused with his stunning and politically risky decision to call a parliamentary vote.

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Web Desk
Jun 30, 2024

Two classmates take command of Indian army and navy

Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff on Sunday

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2024

Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden for 2024 race

Democrat leaders firmly reject calls for their party to choose a younger presidential candidate

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Hum News DW
Jun 30, 2024

UN, Taliban talks: Why are Afghan women not invited?

Rights groups have criticized the United Nations for not having Afghan women at the table with the Taliban in Doha.

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Hum News
Jun 30, 2024

Israeli tanks advance into areas in north and south Gaza

Israeli forces advanced further on Sunday into the Shejaia neighbourhood of northern Gaza and also pushed deeper into western and central Rafah in the south, killing at least six Palestinians and destroying several homes, residents said.

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2024

Coup attempt failed due to lack of popular support: Bolivian president

Following the attempted coup d’etat, Bolivian people gathered to demonstrate strong support for democracy, voicing their backing for Arce and condemning the actions of General Zuniga.

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2024

France begins voting in election that could hand power to far right

French voters began voting on Sunday in the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could usher in the country’s first far-right government since World War II, a potential sea change at the heart of the European Union.

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2024

Northeastern Nigeria rocked by three blasts; curfew imposed as death toll rises

Barkindo Saidu, director general of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, said suspected suicide bombers separately attacked a wedding, funeral and hospital, killing and injuring several people in the town of Gwoza.

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Reuters
Jun 30, 2024

No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel: Hamas official

The Israeli military on Saturday announced the deaths of two soldiers killed in combat in northern Gaza, as Israeli forces pressed on with an offensive in the Shejaia neighborhood in Gaza City.