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PM Modi says 'will get more chances' to push for women's quo...

PM Modi says 'will get more chances' to push for women's quota, blames Congress as 'anti-reform party' | LIVE **Parliamentary Milestone Paves Way for Enhanced Women’s Representation, Prime Minister Affirms** **New Delhi, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has... read more »

Thousands of people displaced in South Sudan: UN
Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli she...

Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south

Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south **Tensions Flare in Southern Lebanon as Displacement Continues Amidst Ceasefire Violations** Southern Lebanon is witnessing a precarious situation as displaced residents attempt to return to their homes, only to be met with... read more »

Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of ...

Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz ## Vessel Under Fire in Strategic Strait of Hormuz **A commercial tanker operating within the vital Strait of Hormuz has reportedly been subjected to gunfire, according to an alert issued by a maritime security agency.** The incident, which occurred in... read more »

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over ...

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports **Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Port Blockade Accusations** **Tehran, Iran –** The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route, has once again become the focal point of escalating... read more »

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Pakistan suspends execution of Shoaib Sarwar

Pakistan called off the scheduled hanging of Shoaib Sarwar convicted on murder charges in what would have been the first execution of a civilian in six years, officials said on Wednesday. Shoaib,... read more »

Sri Lanka, China settle defence cooperation and ma...

Sri Lanka and China on Tuesday clinched defence and maritime security cooperation deal with Colombo pledging to sup port silk trade route, a pet... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed... read more »

Indian slams Pakistan for failing to act against Hafiz ...

New Delhi on Monday slammed Islamabad for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, after the Pakistani envoy said the... read more »

Rains in China kill 19, thousands evacuated

BEIJING: Heavy rains in China’s southwest have killed at least 19 people and left 20 missing, with tens of thousands of people evacuated due to flooding,... read more »

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Khamenei defends Iran's right to n-power

Khamenei defends Iran’s right to n-power

Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran will not retreat “an iota” from its nuclear rights, while stressing that West’s pressure will not... read more »

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achievers

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young a...

DUBAI-  Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and in India, has announced launching an annual... read more »

Saudi Arabia officially rejects term on UN Security Cou...

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – Saudi Arabia, in an unprecedented moved, formally rejected Tuesday its two-year term on the UN Security Council, clearing the way for... read more »

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: ...

Science, technology key to forging sustainable future: UN

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Monday highlighted the vital role of science and technology in promoting peace and development, while... read more »

Egypt ranked `worst` for women among 22 Arab states

Egypt ranked `worst` for women among 22 Arab states

London – Egypt has been reportedly ranked the ‘worst’, when it comes to treating the women of the country, making it stand at an embarrassing low... read more »

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Pakistani will pursue talks with Taliban

Pakistani will pursue talks with Taliban

Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told cabinet ministers that his government will pursue talks with the Taliban despite the killing of its chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a recent US... read more »

Pakistan's provincial assembly adopts anti-drone resolution

Pakistan’s provincial assembly adopts anti-d...

Islamabad – Lawmakers in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial assembly late Monday unanimously adopted a resolution against... read more »

US drone attacks violate Pak sovereignty: Sharif

US drone attacks violate Pak sovereignty: Sharif

The U.S. drone campaign violates the sovereignty of Pakistan, which will not allow its national security policies to be determined by foreign powers, Prime... read more »

Pervez Musharraf granted bail

Pervez Musharraf granted bail

Beleaguered former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was on Monday granted bail in a case related to the death of a cleric of the radical Lal Masjid... read more »

Pak Taliban appoints Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as tem...

Pak Taliban appoints Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as temporary chief

Islamabad – The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly appointed Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani as the organization’s new chief. The Pakistan... read more »

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Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?

Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire? **Historic Diplomatic Overture: Israel and Lebanon Engage in Groundbreaking Talks** In a significant development that could reshape... read more »

Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanons Litani River

Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanons Litani River **Lebanon’s Litani River Crossing Severed by Israeli Airstrike** **Beirut, Lebanon –** The critical last... read more »

Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans

Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans ## Tehran’s Resilience Thwarts U.S. Strategic Assumptions in Recent Conflict **Washington’s expectations of a swift military... read more »

India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to delimitation

India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to delimitation **Parliamentary Reservation for Women Tied to Electoral Boundary Redrawing** New Delhi, India – The landmark... read more »

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

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