International

May 13, 2025 12:10 PM May 13, 2025 12:10 PM

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel from Gaza

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel after being released by Hamas. He was held in Hamas captivity in Gaza for 19 Months. Alexander was released following direct talks between Washington and Hamas.   US President Donald Trump, in a social media post, welcomed the release of...

May 13, 2025 11:45 AM May 13, 2025 11:45 AM

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US announces new sanctions on Iran following 4th round of nuclear talks

The United States has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian group linked to SPND, Iran’s former nuclear weapons program.   U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the individuals contribute to the spread of weapons of mass destruction. He accused Iran of enriching uraniu...

May 13, 2025 9:15 AM May 13, 2025 9:15 AM

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US President Trump signs executive order aiming to reduce drug prices

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices, demanding that drug companies offer prices for prescription drugs comparable to those in other developed nations. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will establish a mechanism through which Amer...

May 12, 2025 8:15 PM May 12, 2025 8:15 PM

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PKK to formally lay down arms

  The Kurdish armed group, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has announced it is laying down its arms and disbanding. The move followed a call in February by the group's jailed leader, Abdullah Öcalan, for it to disband. The PKK initially aimed to create an independent homeland for Kurds, who acco...

May 12, 2025 11:53 AM May 12, 2025 11:53 AM

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US President Trump pledges to cut US prescription drug prices by 80%

US President Donald Trump has vowed to provide Americans relief from high medication costs by reducing the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals in the country between 30 to 80 per cent. In a social media post, President Trump promised to sign the order in this regard today. He also cited...

May 12, 2025 11:27 AM May 12, 2025 11:27 AM

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BLA claims responsibility for 71 coordinated attacks across Balochistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a major offensive involving 71 coordinated attacks at more than 51 locations across Balochistan. In a statement, the group said, Pakistan has not only been a breeding ground for global terrorists but also a centre for the state-sponsore...