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Elon Musk Backs US Exit from NATO, UN Amid Growing Policy Divisions

Amid emerging differences between the US and its European allies on the Ukraine conflict, President Donald Trump's close adviser and Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk has publicly today supported the withdrawal of the US from both NATO and the UN.   In response to a post on X by 'M...

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Pakistan detects sixth polio case of 2025

Pakistan's Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan has confirmed the sixth polio case in the country from District Thatta, Sindh. According to local media reports, this was the fourth polio case from Sindh.   Last month, a polio case was...

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Human Rights Groups Urge Pakistan to Halt Forced Deportation of Afghan Migrants

A coalition of human rights organisations and refugee advocacy groups has asked Pakistan to immediately halt the forced deportation of Afghan migrants. As per the media reports, they stated that the policy violates international law and Pakistan's commitment to refugee protection. Condemning the mas...

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Cholera outbreak kills over 200 people in Angola

In Angola, the number of people killed in the latest cholera outbreak has risen to 201. The Health Ministry of Angola has announced that nearly 5,600 people have been infected since early January.   Cholera cases have been reported in 13 of Angola's 21 provinces. The outbreak originated in the ...

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US President Trump’s support crucial in Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that US President Donald Trump's support is crucial for his country. The statement comes a day after his unprecedented verbal spat with President Trump and his Vice President JD Vance during a meeting in the White House. In a social media post after ar...

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Holy month of Ramadan begins in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, the holy month of Ramadan began today as the new moon was sighted yesterday. Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time when Muslims around the world focus on prayers, fasting, giving charity and religious devotion. All government, semi-gov...

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Indian diaspora, foreign media celebrate Mahakumbh 2025 as global spiritual spectacle

Newspapers in the UAE have lauded the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, highlighting its global appeal, seamless organization, and the participation of UAE residents in one of the world's largest religious gatherings. Publications such as Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Gulf Today, and The National focused on the eve...

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Israel agrees to temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramzan, Passover

Israel has agreed to a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and Passover periods. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in a statement this morning said it has agreed to implement the US envoy Steve Witkoff’s idea of a ceasefire extension. The decision comes as the first...