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“It was momentous.” “Indeed it was, but Russia could do it, not us.” “Oh, you are referring to Russia’s directive to the three Europeans, Cabinet members all, from three major capitals who had travelled to Abu Dhabi as the fourth leg of the table to remain in the hotel?” “But Europe needs to be on the table – any European security framework cannot be formulated or approved without Europe.” “Yep, but they need diplomats for that, and right now they are unwilling to even talk to Russia ….” “Can I…

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The excruciating burns run around the side of Masa Yassin’s tiny face, behind her ear, over her scalp and down her neck. Since her family’s tent burst into flames when a nearby cooking gas tank exploded in July, part of the 6-year-old girl’s treatment has been a clear plastic 3D-printed mask, ​which helps manage swelling and control the scars on her face. But soon she will outgrow it, and the international medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres, ‌which operates the only clinic in Gaza that can make her a new one,…

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Babar Azam’s century drought continued as Sri Lanka pushed hard for victory over Pakistan in the weather-hit first Test in Rawalpindi on Friday. The tourists took four wickets in bad light in the morning as Pakistan reached 151-5 at lunch on the fifth and final day, leading by 139 runs with five wickets in hand. At the break Saud Shakeel was unbeaten on 23 and Ghazi Ghori seven not out after a 20-minute break due to bad light halted Sri Lanka’s push for a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, late Thursday night. During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing coordination at multilateral forums. They also discussed upcoming multilateral engagements, including the ECO Council of Ministers meeting scheduled to be held in Islamabad.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Friday called for continued efforts to reduce avoidable expenditure and improve administrative efficiency, underscoring the shared responsibility of all concerned institutions in translating the government’s measures for austerity and conservation into lasting savings. The deputy prime minister, chairing a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, here emphasised that sustained follow-through and close coordination were essential to achieving the objectives of the government’s austerity drive. The committee took stock of ongoing implementation and…

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When Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election last month, he was betting that anger over housing and fear of the far right would rally all shades of the left behind his Socialists. But interviews and ​polls suggest that many potential supporters are too furious about the status quo and the perceived failings of his own incumbent government to oblige. The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal ‌in September, and her subsequent death, triggered protests against a housing crisis that culminated in a general strike which unions said brought…

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For millions of working people, a regular monthly salary no longer guarantees financial security. Money that used to cover household expenses, utility bills, food, education and transport is now barely enough to meet basic needs. Prices continue to rise, while salaries struggle to keep pace. As a result, families are being forced to rethink their spending habits, postpone important plans and make difficult choices simply to get through the month. Inflation has changed the way ordinary people live. In countries such as Pakistan, the rising cost of basic goods and…

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Pakistan’s security forces have killed 74 terrorists in large-scale intelligence-based operations across Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, the ISPR said 31 militants described as Fitna-ul-Khawarij were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Karam area of Quetta. The military said the militants were operating under Indian sponsorship and that a large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was recovered from their possession. Meanwhile, security forces intensified operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following intelligence reports, targeting militant groups in Mir…

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Four soldiers died ‌in a military S-70 helicopter ​crash in ​the eastern province of ⁠Malatya on ​Thursday, the Turkish ​defence ministry said. In a statement, the ​ministry said ​the reason for the ‌crash ⁠was unknown. Local broadcaster footage showed ambulances, police and ​firefighting ​vehicles ⁠at the scene with ​smoke and ​flames ⁠coming from the wreckage.

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Members of the K-pop group Stray Kids are set to perform at some of the biggest venues of their careers as their extended “RUN IT” world tour moves into more stadiums across North America and Europe in 2027. The North American leg opens in Seattle on May 16, 2027, with the tour, also set to include ​shows in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Paris, London and Barcelona, among others, culminating in a summer performance ​at the San Siro Stadium in Milan. Alongside previously announced shows in Asia, Stray Kids ⁠is due to…

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