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August 25, 2025 1:11 PM August 25, 2025 1:11 PM

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Pakistan: Monsoon rains claim 788 lives so far

In Pakistan, monsoon rains have claimed at least 788 lives, and more than 1,000 people have sustained injuries. According to figures released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the death toll since June includes 200 children, 117 women and 471 men. Fresh incidents over the weekend...

August 25, 2025 9:11 AM August 25, 2025 9:11 AM

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Canadian PM Mark Carney Backs Robust Security Guarantees for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he backed Ukraine's calls for robust security guarantees as part of any peace deal, saying Canada would not rule out sending troops under such a framework.      Carney, making his first visit to Ukraine since takin...

August 25, 2025 1:38 PM August 25, 2025 1:38 PM

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Russia, Ukraine exchanged another 146 prisoners of war after UAE mediation

Russia and Ukraine exchanged another 146 prisoners of war from each side yesterday after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, the Russian defence ministry said. All of the freed Russians were in Belarus, receiving psychological and medical assistance.     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy po...

August 25, 2025 7:51 AM August 25, 2025 7:51 AM

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Israeli officials vow to press ahead with offensive on Gaza City

Planes and tanks have pounded parts of Gaza City as Israel plans to seize the territory's largest urban area. Residents have spoken of uninterrupted explosions in the northern and eastern parts of the city. Israeli officials vowed to press ahead with the offensive on Gaza City.       Israeli Defence...

August 24, 2025 9:49 PM August 24, 2025 9:49 PM

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Pakistan Auditor General flags financial mismanagement worth ₹375 trillion

Pakistan’s Auditor General has pointed to serious financial mismanagement in a new report, highlighting lapses worth 375 trillion Pakistani Rupee. The report has raised concerns over weak governance and poor financial control. The biggest problems were linked to public procurement. Irregularities wo...

August 24, 2025 9:18 PM August 24, 2025 9:18 PM

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov accuses West of blocking Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Western countries of trying to “block” peace negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict. This follows a flurry of diplomatic activity which appeared to stall the progress.  Russia has blamed Western countries for not wanting the talks to come through. In ...

August 24, 2025 9:16 PM August 24, 2025 9:16 PM

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Vietnam, China begin emergency measures as Typhoon Kajiki strengthens

Authorities in Vietnam and China have begun emergency preparations as Typhoon Kajiki intensified. Vietnam has planned to evacuate nearly six lakh people from central provinces including Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, and Danang. Boats have been ordered to stay ashore in seven coastal provinces. The stor...

August 24, 2025 9:13 PM August 24, 2025 9:13 PM

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Israeli airstrikes hit Sanaa, Yemen; at least 2 killed in Houthi missile base attacks

Israeli warplanes have hit several sites in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, today including an area near the presidential palace and an oil depot. Explosions shook Sanaa, after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi missile bases. Local officials say at least two people were killed. The strikes mark a sharp escalati...