Pope Francis stable but remains under cautious observation: Vatican
Episode renewed concerns over his health, but Vatican officials provided more optimistic update
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Hamas rejects Israel’s proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire
Talks on second phase of truce remain stalled as Hamas accuses Israel of stalling negotiations
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Outlawed Kurdish group seeks release of jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan
Zelensky meets Starmer: UK pledges £2.26bn aid after Trump fallout
Atmosphere in London sharply contrasted with the tense meeting at the Oval Office
Ramazan 2025: UAE prayer timetable revealed
Ramazan begins on March 1 with UAE's prayer and iftar timings released
Floods in Niger killed 400 and affected 1.5 million in 2024
Floods cause significant damage to infrastructure
Health update: Vatican says Pope Francis put on assisted ventilation
Vatican doctors monitor pontiff’s condition after sudden respiratory crisis
Global reactions pour in as Trump, JD Vance clash with Zelenskyy
Russia hails Trump’s tough stance
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Zelensky expresses regret over how meeting unfolded but remained hopeful about salvaging ties
Dubai Cricket Stadium to provide free iftar boxes during Champions Trophy 2025
Spectators observing Ramadan can enjoy world-class cricket without worrying about Iftar, as complimentary meal boxes will be delivered to their seats.
Ramazan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia
First Ramazan to be observed on March 1
Ramadan moon not sighted in many countries; first roza on Sunday
Indonesia officially announced sighting of moon, confirming first fast on Saturday
Philippines eyes enhanced naval ties with Pakistan
Philippine Navy spox stresses importance of mutual understanding and cooperation
US weekly jobless claims post largest gain in five months; weather blamed
Historically low layoffs are keeping the economic expansion on track
Experts cite legal gaps in Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine
China, with whom Trump has threatened a trade war, is the world's largest producer of rare earths
Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China over fentanyl
Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods starting March 4 and raises tariffs on Chinese imports by 10% over fentanyl concerns.
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas returns four hostage bodies, Israel frees 620
Bodies are undergoing forensic examination before formal notification to their families
Zelensky, Trump to sign US-Ukraine minerals deal amid security disputes
Trump says 'we’re going to make a deal with Russia and Ukraine to stop killing people'
Trump vs. Europe: Shocking 25% tariff plan sparks outrage
European Commission vows to respond ‘firmly and immediately’ against unjustified trade measures
Unilever ditches CEO Schumacher in surprise move
Unilever has unexpectedly ousted CEO Hein Schumacher, replacing him with CFO Fernando Fernandez to accelerate its turnaround strategy.
Sudanese army plane crashes in residential area, 46 killed
Senior commander among the dead as technical failure suspected in fatal crash
100 US intelligence workers fired over sexual chat scandal
Gabbard says employees were brazen in using NSA platform to conduct 'this kind of horrific behavior'
Hamas, Israel strike deal to end deadlock over prisoner, hostage exchange
Talks took place in Cairo, where Hamas delegation led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya met with Egyptian mediator
Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ scheme: Here's how you can buy US citizenship for $5mln
US president slams EB-5 program as outdated and inefficient
Major minerals deal: Kyiv, Washington reach consensus
Deal is expected to open access to Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves for the US
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Survivor recounts experiences of 1971 conflict in East Pakistan
Eyewitness narrative sheds light on community suffering during regional tensions
Rising mental health concerns: Indian military faces alarming suicide trend
Psychological pressures prompt a growing number of service personnel to take extreme steps
Human Rights Day marked amid concerns over violations in India
Global calls for action rise as reports highlight alarming trends in India’s human rights practices
Farmer protests intensify as Delhi march faces major obstacles
Farmers encounter heavy resistance while attempting to reach Delhi
Bomb hoax disrupts over 40 schools in New Delhi
The incident has drawn sharp criticism of the central government’s handling of law and order in Delhi
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Taliban govt violates Doha agreement, raising regional concerns
Lack of progress sparks worries over terrorism and stability
US condemns Taliban's reign of terror in Afghanistan
State Department report reveals devastating impact on Afghan citizens
Taliban's education ban leaves Afghan girls in dark
Afghan girls deprived of education under Taliban rule
Afghanistan's economy in crisis: World Bank report reveals dire situation
Declining GDP, terrorist support by Taliban compound economic woes
Retired Afghan workers left in poverty amid Taliban rule
Economic crisis grips Afghanistan, leaving elderly without support
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Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon as Beirut forces take over
CENTCOM commander in Beirut to oversee the transition
Syrian rebel leader, after Assad's ouster, puts his own stamp on the state
Although it was part of al Qaeda before breaking ties in 2016
Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild but faces cash crunch
Rebuilding Syria will be a colossal task following a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people
Syria's rebels work to form govt, restore order after Assad ouster
Syrian leader fled Damascus for Moscow on Sunday
UAE introduces new taxes, incentives for multinationals
New measure starts from financial years beginning on or after January 1, 2025
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UK records 'record level of antisemitism' in first half of year
Trust says more than half of incidents were related to Israel, Gaza, Hamas or current regional conflict
Britain: Excelling in timely justice delivery
Currently, courts in UK are working round the clock to ensure delivery of justice
Ukraine finally deploying US-made F-16 fighter jets, Zelenskiy says
Russia has been targeting bases that may house them and vowed to shoot them down.
Top 10 destinations for remote workers revealed
The term "digital nomad" is now widely used to describe such individuals who work remotely
Two children killed, 11 injured in UK dance class attack
17-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder. Police say motive unclear
AMERICAS
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US faces shortage of nurses, opens doors for Pakistani healthcare workforce
Dr. Ijaz Ahmed praised collective efforts of the APPAC team, calling initiative a milestone in U.S.-Pakistan relations
Boom Supersonic XB-1 breaks sound barrier over Mojave Desert
It is a stepping stone in its plan to develop a commercially viable supersonic airliner
Trump still expects to impose Feb 1 tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump also is still "very much" considering fresh tariffs on China for Saturday
‘Iron Dome’ for America? Trump’s defence plan draws praise, skepticism
Trump frams these actions essential to maintaining “the most lethal fighting force in the world.”
US, Colombia reach deal on deportations; tariff, sanctions put on hold
Colombia is the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America
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