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US charges Iranian man in plot to kill Donald Trump

WASHINGTON: The United States has charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, the Justice Department said on Friday. In a statement, the dep...

Biden calls for unity, pledges peaceful transition in White House address

Washington: US President Joe Biden urged Americans to lower political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in conciliatory address to nation that he would ensure peaceful transition of power. In sole...

Iranian supreme leader says Hamas, Hezbollah resistance signifies Israel’s defeat

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that ongoing resistance of Hamas and Hezbollah signifies defeat for Israel. Speaking at gathering of Assembly of Experts, Khamenei asserted that Israel’s attempts to eliminate Ha...

Zulfi Bukhari to discuss Imran’s situation with US President-elect Trump

Washington: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s leader Zulfi Bukhari has announced plans to discuss Imran Khan’s situation with US President-elect Donald Trump and his team. Zulfi, close ally of Imran, stated in an interview that he is in contact...

US Presidential Election 2024: World leaders react to Trump’s ‘victory’

Washington: World leaders have extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his return to White House. Prime ministers and presidents from allies across globe congratulates Trump. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Donald Trump o...

China to cooperate with US, but rivalry anticipated under newly-elected Trump

Beijing: China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, it said as Donald Trump closed in on victory in presidential election, but strategists said Beijing was bracing for bitter superpower rivalry over trade, technology and security issues. &ld...

Truce talks only possible if Israel halts attacks: Hezbollah Chief

Beirut: Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem said that only developments on battlefield, not political moves, would bring an end to hostilities between Lebanese armed group and Israeli military. “I will tell you very clearly, our conviction is that only...

Two candidates, 244m voters, 7 swing states: US elections 2024 by numbers

WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump began frantic last push across US swing states, with less than 48 hours of campaigning left to secure decisive edge in bitterly fought and historically close presidential election. “Fate of our nation...

Iranian FM lands in Pakistan to discuss bilateral ties, ME affairs

Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for two-day official visit to enhance cooperation between Iran and Pakistan. Araghchi’s itinerary includes discussions on various issues, including trade, energy and...

Iranian protesters mark anniversary of 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis

Tehran: Iranian demonstrators gathered outside former US Embassy here to mark anniversary of 1979 hostage crisis that has for decades shaped relations between Washington and Tehran. Hostage crisis began in November 1979 following Islamic revolution l...

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Sharjeel inspires youth to lead Pakistan's progress

Hyderabad: Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon has hailed students as the nation's future heroes, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent to drive Pakistan's growth. Addressing the inauguration ceremon...

PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan ‘polio free nation’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed commitment to becoming a polio-free nation, emphasising the joint efforts of the federal and provincial governments in the fight against the disease. Speaking yesterday, the Prime Minister...

Pakistan’s future ‘bright, stable’, COAS shows optimism

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said that the state is also responsible for protecting the “digital borders” of the country as well as ensuring “digital security” of the people. Addressing the b...

IDEAS 2024: Army Chief praises ‘active participation’ of defense manufacturers

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir visited the ongoing 12th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) at the Expo Centre in Karachi, commending the active participation of friendly nations, the military&r...
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