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Two rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: Two rockets were fired early Thursday at Baghdad's fortified Green Zone which houses the US embassy, ...

Published 30 Jul, 2021 05:10am

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Noor Mukadam murder case: ‘Secret’ meeting of US officials with Zahir Jaffer criticised

ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Pakistan came under severe criticism from the netizens, on Tuesday, after ...

Updated 28 Jul, 2021 12:11pm

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US mulling downsizing embassy in Kabul amid deteriorating security situation: WSJ

NEW YORK: Amid the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, US officials in Kabul are developing...

Published 11 Jul, 2021 03:30am

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US military ‘achieved’ its goals: Biden

All US combat troops will be out of Afghanistan by Aug 31

Updated 09 Jul, 2021 10:25am

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Rockets fired at US embassy in Iraq after attacks on bases

The embassy itself was not hit, the army said, but three nearby places in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone were

Published 08 Jul, 2021 10:04am

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Pakistan receives 2.5m Moderna doses from US

ISLAMABAD: A tranche of 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States arrived on...

Published 03 Jul, 2021 03:19am

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New York! New York! Ukraine town gets name back

KIEV: It sits on the frontline and boasts few tourist attractions but one gritty Ukrainian town has changed its name...

Published 02 Jul, 2021 04:20am

Pakistan

US Embassy, TiE Islamabad hold 7th edition of Startup Cup Finale

ISLAMABAD: The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad, in partnership with US Embassy in Islamabad, concluded the...

Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am

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Covid surges in US embassy in Kabul

WASHINGTON: The US embassy in Kabul on Thursday ordered strict confinement of personnel over a surge in Covid cases...

Published 18 Jun, 2021 04:16am

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Covid surges in US embassy in Kabul

Vaccination had already been prevalent at the embassy, as it has at most US posts overseas.

Published 17 Jun, 2021 08:20pm

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Taliban demands 'remorse' from fearful Afghan interpreters

"But when they abandon enemy ranks and opt to live as ordinary Afghans in their homeland, they will not face any issues (and) hence they should not remain fearful."

Published 07 Jun, 2021 11:56am

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Russia lists US, Czech Republic as ‘unfriendly states’

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday formally designated the United States and the Czech Republic as "unfriendly states" amid ...

Published 16 May, 2021 04:26am

Govt eyes to increase share of green energy to 30 per cent: NEPRA chairman

“Overall, the target of increasing the share of clean renewable energy including hydropower in the country is 60% in the next 10 years,” he said this while sharing his view with the participants of webinar ‘Impact of COVID on Energy Sector of Pakistan: Opportunities and Challenges,’ held by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here on Wednesday.

Updated 01 Apr, 2021 12:02am

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US officials in Mexico tell migrants border is 'closed'

Data from US Customs and Border Protection indicates that 100,000 people were caught trying to illegally enter the country in February alone.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:26am

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Myanmar security forces surround, arrest protesters; US calls for withdrawal

UN Security Council fails to reach consensus on condemning coup.
Myanmar security forces surround Yangon compound of railway workers.
Hundreds surrounded at another protest site.
Junta hires lobbyist for $2 million.

Updated 10 Mar, 2021 07:31pm

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Rockets target US embassy in Baghdad

BAGHDAD: A volley of rockets on Monday targeted the high-security zone in the Iraqi capital that is home to the US...

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am

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Haitian police fire tear gas on protesters

The decree appeared to be contrary to the constitution and Haitian law.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 10:57am

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Taiwan opens ‘milestone’ trade office in Guyana

TAIPEI: Taiwan has set up a trade office in Guyana, officials announced on Thursday, a step the United States called...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

Pakistan

US Embassy assures Daniel’s family of justice

ISLAMABAD: The United States Embassy in Islamabad on Monday paid a huge tribute to slain American journalist Daniel...

Published 02 Feb, 2021 04:29am

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Moscow police clash with Navalny supporters as tens of thousands rally

MOSCOW: Police clashed violently with protesters in Moscow and arrested more than 1,800 demonstrators in cities...

Updated 24 Jan, 2021 10:21am

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Twitter locks account of China's US embassy over its defence of Xinjiang policy

The Biden administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Twitter's move.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:40pm

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Rockets fired at U.S. embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

At least eight Katyusha rockets landed in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in an attack targeting the U.S. Embassy, causing some minor damage on the compound on Sunday.
The U.S. Embassy condemned the attack and urged all Iraqi political and governmental leaders to take steps to prevent such attacks and to hold accountable those responsible.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 02:59pm

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Rockets fired at US embassy land inside Baghdad's Green Zone, damaging compound

Sirens blared from the embassy compound inside the zone, which houses government buildings and foreign missions.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 09:15am

US Embassy in Islamabad tenders apology for sharing a controversial tweet against PM Khan

The US Embassy shared the comments made by PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal on its twitter handle but later deleted it

Updated 11 Nov, 2020 09:14pm