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‘Clear Torture Tactics’: Imran Khan’s Sons Tell Mehdi Hasan Their Father Is Being Broken in Jail
Imran Khan’s sons Kasim and Sulaiman, in an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, alleged that the incarcerated PTI founder is being kept in severe isolation under “torture-like” conditions, with restricted communication and poor facilities
US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, U.S. officials said.
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Erika Kirk, widow of influential activist, endorses Vance for US President
The widow of murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has endorsed JD Vance for president in 2028, firing an early starting gun on the White House race, and offering the backing of the influential youth organization founded by her husband.
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Epstein files opened: famous faces, many blacked-out pages
The US Justice Department on Friday began releasing a long-awaited cache of records from its investigations into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- though much of the material remained heavily redacted.
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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
Iran has put to death a man accused of spying for Israel, the latest execution since a 12-day June war between the archenemies, the judiciary's press agency announced Saturday.
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Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan’s lawyers said.
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Mosque vandalised in Brisbane after deadly Bondi Beach attack
Days after a terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead, a mosque in Australia's Brisbane was vandalised, sparking further tensions in the country.
Trump administration suspends US green card lottery
US homeland security chief Kristi Noem suspended a green card lottery on Thursday, saying it was used by the suspect in a mass shooting at Brown University.
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Pakistan arrests senior official from Islamic State offshoot
Pakistan has captured a leader from an offshoot of the Islamic State jihadist group, a senior intelligence official said Friday, after the arrest was reported by a UN sanctions monitoring group.
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Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE
UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.
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Death of Bangladesh uprising leader sparks unrest
Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s violent protests that ousted the government in Dhaka, was shot earlier this month
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Trump signs record US war budget with $800 million for Kiev
US President Donald Trump has signed the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, approving a record $901 billion in military spending while allocating $800 million in funding for Kiev over the next two years.
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Melania Trump Steps Back Into Spotlight in Dramatic Documentary Trailer
Melania Trump has released a trailer for her upcoming Amazon documentary, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the lead-up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration
India opens up nuclear sector to private companies
India has introduced new legislation to open up its nuclear sector to private companies.
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Pakistan, China Discuss $2.2 Billion Maritime Industrial Complex at Port Qasim
The project aligns with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and aims to enhance connectivity with Central Asia, create jobs, add value to the economy, and incorporate environmental safeguards.
Pakistan Seeks Explanation from India Over Sudden Chenab River Flow Variations
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has sought an explanation from India over abrupt fluctuations in the Chenab River’s flow, warning that the sudden reduction during a key agricultural period may violate the Indus Waters Treaty and international law.
Philippines Denies Militancy Links in Bondi Beach Attack Suspects’ Visit
Philippines denies claims that Bondi Beach attack suspects received militant training during a brief stay in Davao, citing lack of evidence.
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Water Cannons Used on Imran Khan’s Family and Supporters at Adiala Jail Protest
Police deploy water cannons and arrest protesters as Imran Khan’s family claims authorities are ignoring IHC order for bi-weekly visits.
Imran Khan’s Sons Plan January Visit Amid Claims of Death Cell and Psychological Torture in Adiala Jail
Qasim and Suleiman Khan say Imran Khan faces solitary confinement, psychological torture, and denied visits in Adiala Jail, Pakistan.
How much wealth do richest Arab families have?
The Arab world is home to some of the wealthiest families in history. Many Arab families, known for their immense fortunes, luxurious lifestyles, and deep cultural roots, have emerged as global symbols of power and influence.
Texas woman arrested for hiding razor blades in loaves of bread at Mississippi Walmart stores
A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores was arrested on Tuesday.
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Millions are pledged to a Syrian Australian man who stopped a gunman and became a national hero
Al Ahmed, who is married with two young daughters, faces a long struggle ahead, those who have spoken to him since Sunday’s massacre say. He was shot multiple times in the left arm, apparently by the second gunman in the attack as the man fired indiscriminately from a footbridge.
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Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits announced earlier this year on who can travel and emigrate to the U.S.
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Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump’s Gaza plan
Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet President Donald Trump in the coming weeks for a third meeting in six months that will likely focus on the Gaza force
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Bihar CM Faces Backlash for Removing Muslim Woman’s Niqab on Stage
A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling a Muslim woman’s niqab during a public event has sparked widespread outrage across India and Pakistan. Critics have called the act humiliating, inappropriate and an abuse of power.
Bondi Beach suspect father arrived in Philippines as ‘Indian national’: immigration
The father and son allegedly behind one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings spent nearly the entire month of November in the Philippines, authorities in Manila confirmed Tuesday, with the father entering as an "Indian national".
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Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner jailed on suspicion of murdering parents
A son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of murder after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
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Bondi gunmen were inspired by Islamic State, had travelled to the Philippines
The father and son duo suspected of carrying out a massacre at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach on Sunday were “driven by Islamic state ideology,” police say, as Philippines authorities confirmed the pair recently traveled to a part of that country which has long been a hotbed of extremism.
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Gaza buildings at risk of collapse – officials
War-damaged buildings in Gaza are at risk of collapse due to severe winter weather, threatening to claim more lives and complicating ongoing recovery efforts, local officials told media.
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Trump sues BBC for $10 billion
US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British state broadcaster of doctoring video of his January 6, 2021 speech to make it appear he incited violence at the US Capitol.
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