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The changing global order

For nearly eight decades, US global leadership rested on military supremacy, economic centrality, and alliance...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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US intervention in Venezuela

Thirty-seven years ago, in December 1989, the world watched as the mightiest military power on earth invaded the...

Published 08 Feb, 2026 03:09am

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Pakistan rebuts Indian allegations, calls for peace and dialogue

NEW YORK: Pakistan has been fighting a war against terrorism that is sponsored by India. This was stated by Pakistan...

Published 29 Sep, 2025 02:56am

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Shama Junejo claims PM himself included her in UN team as advisor

NEW YORK: The controversy surrounding Shama Junejo, who was part of the delegation during Prime Minister Shehbaz...

Published 29 Sep, 2025 02:56am

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Trump ‘incredibly impatient’ with Russia on Ukraine, VP Vance says

UNITED NATIONS: US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Donald Trump was “growing incredibly impatient”...

Published 25 Sep, 2025 01:17am

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Palestinians rally in West Bank to celebrate statehood recognition

RAMALLAH (Palestinian Territories): Crowds of people rallied in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, waving flags and...

Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:45am

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A vote for Palestine

EDITORIAL: Against the backdrop of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, a significant diplomatic shift is...

Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:45am

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Trump hits Russia, backs Israel in combative UN speech

US president argues that other world leaders should adopt his tough-on-migrants policy

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 11:29pm

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Syrian president heading to US: state media

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has departed for the United States, state media reported Sunday, on a...

Published 21 Sep, 2025 05:39pm

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Erdogan says Palestine, US ties and Syria talks on agenda in US trip

ANKARA: Turkiye President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he will raise the subject of Israel’s “massacres” in Gaza at...

Published 21 Sep, 2025 01:07pm

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UK, Portugal to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN debate

The besieged Palestinian territory has suffered vast destruction, death and lack of food that have resulted in a major humanitarian crisis

Published 21 Sep, 2025 12:28pm

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US casts 6th veto at United Nations over war in Gaza

Gaza City and surrounding areas are officially suffering from famine, and it will likely spread, a global hunger monitor determined last month

Published 19 Sep, 2025 09:38am

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Rubio begins Israel visit in aftermath of Qatar strike

It marked Israel's first such strike against US ally Qatar and has put renewed strain on diplomatic efforts to bring about a truce in Gaza

Published 14 Sep, 2025 12:39pm

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UN conference on two-state solution to Mideast conflict set for June

UNITED NATIONS: An international conference meant to resurrect the idea of a two-state solution to the...

Published 16 May, 2025 11:56pm

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Dialogue is the answer– what’s the issue?

While checking into a major international chain of Hotels in Cairo, a couple of years back, I was intrigued more by...

Published 16 Jan, 2025 03:04am

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Saudi hosts meeting of new group pushing for Palestinian state

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says nearly 90 states and international organisations taking part in two-day meeting in Riyadh

Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:58pm

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UN inquiry finds Israel of crime of ‘extermination’ in destruction of Gaza health system

Children in particular have borne the brunt of Israeli attacks, it says

Published 10 Oct, 2024 10:08pm

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Relentless crimes against humanity

EDITORIAL: As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza entered second year on October 8, conscientious citizens in various...

Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am

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‘New page’ in Pak-BD ties?

EDITORIAL: There’s a lesson in the newfound Pakistan-Bangladesh bonhomie that’s gripped the Asian press all the...

Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:35am

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FM Wang Yi says China pledges ‘support’ for Iran

BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi pledged to support Iran in safeguarding its security against “external forces”...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 12:25pm

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Biden seeks to calm ME tension

NEW YORK: US President Joe Biden addressed world leaders at the United Nations for the final time on Tuesday,...

Published 25 Sep, 2024 06:48am

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‘Proud moment’: Pakistan elected non-permanent member of UNSC for 2025-26

Pakistan will continue to play role in promoting peace, stability, and cooperation among nations, PM Shehbaz says

Published 06 Jun, 2024 09:50pm

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Serbia reruns local elections in capital

BELGRADE: Serbia’s capital Belgrade will hold a fresh round of voting in local elections Sunday, nearly six months...

Published 02 Jun, 2024 10:54am

Pakistan

Successful PTI-backed independents to join Sunni Ittehad Council

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Monday that its party-backed independents who have won seats in...

Updated 19 Feb, 2024 10:58pm

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At World Court, Palestinians demand end of Israeli occupation

THE HAGUE: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Monday demanded an immediate end to Israel’s occupation...

Updated 19 Feb, 2024 05:00pm

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UK’s Sunak warns Houthis of more attacks

LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned Iran-backed Houthis that Britain would stage new military action if the...

Published 23 Jan, 2024 10:26pm

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Holding Israel to account

EDITORIAL: As Israel’s brutal war in the Middle East continues the annihilation of Gaza and its hapless ...

Published 12 Jan, 2024 03:06am

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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire

GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Pressure intensified on Israel on Tuesday as US President Joe Biden warned it...

Published 14 Dec, 2023 05:24am

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Aid to Gaza Strip: FM, Jordanian deputy PM discuss ways for delivery

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign...

Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am

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Israel tanks enter Gaza City fringes as army ramps up assault

Israel's self-declared 'second phase' of a three-week war has been largely kept from public view, with forces moving under darkness and a telecommunications blackout cutting off Palestinians

Updated 30 Oct, 2023 04:02pm