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Israel evicts Palestinians from West Bank homes for ‘military exercise’

Israeli army conducts military exercise in al-Aghwar in West Bank, Some 65,000 Palestinians live in an al-Aghwar area in 34 communities, while around 13,000 Israeli settlers live in settlements there.

UN migration agency appeals for $589M to support Afghanistan

Funds sought for humanitarian and protection needs, says International Organization for Migration. The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan is intensifying humanitarian needs and increasing displacement risks both inside the country as well as across borders.

Imran Khan says he hopes to bring US, China together

Prime Minister Imran Khan says he wishes to play role in mitigating tensions between Washington and Beijing to avoid another Cold War. Khan culminated his four-day visit to Beijing, where he attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics

US removes Trump-era tariffs on Japanese steel imports

The US Department of Commerce said in a late Monday evening statement that up to 1.25 million metric tons of steel imported from Japan will be allowed to enter the US duty-free annually, with amounts beyond this threshold subject to a 25% tax.

Taiwan thanks US for arms sale worth $100mn

Taiwan expressed gratitude to the United States for approving a $100 million arms sale, which will maintain its Patriot missile air defence system. This is the second arms sale to Taiwan since President Joe Biden took office.

Russia, China reject ‘unilateral’ sanctions by US

"Only Security Council sanctions are legal," said Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy.

US offers $10m bounty on IS-Khorasan leader

According to Washington, Sanaullah Ghafari -- also known as Shahab al-Muhajir -- was appointed head of IS-K in June 2020 by the Islamic State group.

Australia announces cricket squad for Pakistan tour

For Australia, the tour will be a major test of Cricket Australia's decision to push Langer out of the coaching role.

India’s anti-Muslim firebrand possible future PM?

A hardline protege of Modi, Adityanath has soared in popularity beyond Uttar Pradesh, thanks to his fiery speeches and projection as a tough, no-nonsense administrator.

Turkey sends train full of aid to Afghanistan

Train received by Turkish envoy, acting Afghan government officials upon arrival in northwestern Herat province

Facebook, Instagram to be shut across Europe

If new transatlantic data transfer framework not adopted, Meta will likely be unable to offer products, services, it warns

PTI & opposition for joint rally on Feb 24

The AJK president underlined that the incumbent Government of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan had highlighted the Kashmir issue at all global forums, besides exposing India’s state terrorism in the held valley.
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