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Afghan Taliban Rejects Pakistan Demand for Fatwa Against Militants. But Why?
Afghan Taliban say only Darul Ifta can issue fatwa; Pakistan insists on action against TTP militants
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny enjoyed a victory lap Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music.
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Pakistan says Afghan nationals carried out recent suicide attacks
Afghan nationals linked to deadly suicide attacks in Islamabad and Wana, escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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World’s top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
MrBeast, the world’s most followed YouTuber with over 450 million subscribers, opened a temporary amusement park in Riyadh on Thursday, the latest celebrity drawn to Saudi Arabia as it aspires to become a major entertainment hub.
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Israel wants broader security agreement with US – Axios
Israel wants to strike a 20-year security agreement with the US, doubling the duration of the previous one and emphasizing “cooperation” between the two nations rather than one-sided reception of military aid, Axios has reported, citing officials familiar with the matter.
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Israeli troops forced Palestinians into explosive-laden tunnels
Israeli troops employed the tactic of sending Palestinian civilians into Hamas tunnels that they knew might be rigged with explosives
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Pakistan Army To Provide Security To Sri Lankan Cricket Team
Sri Lanka’s tour continues amid heightened security in Pakistan. Army deployment reassures players after Islamabad suicide attack.
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US launches new military operation
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a military operation against “narcoterrorists” amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela and strikes on alleged cartel vessels.
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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway Reunite in First Look at The Devil Wears Prada 2
The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway nearly two decades after the original, reigniting the icy glamour of Runway magazine
Watch: Turkish Mosque Surprises Children with Balloons After Morning Prayer
A mosque in Turkey recently surprised children attending the early morning Fajr prayer with colorful balloons and warm gestures of appreciation
Sri Lanka Confirms Pakistan Tour Will Continue Despite Islamabad Blast
Despite security fears after a suicide blast in Islamabad, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board announced the tour of Pakistan will continue as planned.
New Epstein emails claim Trump ‘knew about the girls’
Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew about the disgraced financier's abuse and "spent hours" with one of the victims at his house, according to emails released by Democrats Wednesday that raised awkward new questions for the US president.
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Trump requests pardon for Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has called for a full pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case, in a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday.
How Many Wives?’ — Trump’s Comment to Syria’s President Sparks Laughter at White House
President Donald Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa took an unexpected turn when Trump joked about the leader’s “wives” while gifting him perfume at the White House
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Crackdown In Indian Occupied Jammu Kashmir Intensifies Following Delhi Blast
Over 300 locations were raided across Jammu and Kashmir as authorities intensify their drive against banned outfits. Delhi monitors the situation closely amid fears of revived militant networks.
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Afghanistan Orders Traders to Halt Business with Pakistan Amid Ongoing Border Closure
Afghanistan orders traders to stop trade with Pakistan, demands guarantees as the border remains closed for 32 days amid tensions.
Pakistani Forces Kill Five Militants, Foil Major Terror Attack on Wana Cadet College
Security forces thwarted a deadly assault on Cadet College Wana near the Afghan border, rescuing hundreds. The government blames Afghan-based militants for the coordinated terror strikes.
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Women riding the streets of Tehran on motorbikes is the latest sign of Iran’s societal change
When Merat Behnam first gathered enough courage to ride her yellow scooter through the gridlocked streets of Iran ‘s capital to the coffee shop she runs, traffic wasn’t her main worry.
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Humans can no longer tell AI music from the real thing: survey
It has become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey released Wednesday.
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Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion, according to media reports. He is demanding the retraction of a documentary in which a speech he gave before the storming of the US Capitol building in Washington, DC in 2021 was unethically edited.
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EU to ban Chinese communcations tech – Bloomberg
EU member states could be forced to phase out equipment made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE in their telecommunications networks under the bloc's proposed ban, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Large Turkish military transport plane falls from sky (VIDEO)
A Turkish Air Force C-130 military transport plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, the Turkish Defense Ministry has said.
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‘Soon’: Ronaldo share retirement plans
Cristiano Ronaldo put a timeline on his cryptic retirement hint on Tuesday, saying he will hang up his boots in "one or two years" after telling the world that he would be retiring soon.
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The Constitutional Coup: How Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Engineers a New State
The author believes the 27th Amendment represents a turning point—restructuring Pakistan’s judiciary and military roles while raising vital constitutional questions.
Modi Vows Justice After Delhi Blast: “Agencies Will Uncover the Entire Conspiracy”
PM Modi pledges a full investigation into the Delhi blast that killed more than ten near the Red Fort, calling it a painful tragedy for the nation. Prime Minister Modi, speaking from Bhutan, vowed that agencies will uncover the entire conspiracy and bring all involved to justice.
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Lebanon releases son of Libya’s Gaddafi after almost decade in detention
Lebanon released Hannibal Kadhafi, the son of deposed Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, on bail on Monday after nearly a decade in prison, his lawyer told AFP.
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Trump says US getting close to reaching a trade deal with India
Hints of a potential trade breakthrough with the US emerged from the White House on Monday as President Donald Trump said that Washington and New Delhi are moving closer to finalising a new trade agreement, adding that the US would eventually bring down tariffs on India.
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Olympics body mulls ban on trans women – Times
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is poised to bar transgender women from competing in female events at the Olympics under a new eligibility policy, The Times has reported, citing sources.
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Kremlin confirms Putin’s visit to India
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India before the end of the year, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed, saying he expected the trip to be “meaningful.”
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Syrian president says he ‘had nothing to do’ with 9/11 attacks
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has downplayed his past links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and distanced himself from the 9/11 attacks.
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