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US Approves Major Fighter Jet Deals with Israel

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing an $8.6 billion contract under the F-15 Israel Program to design, produce, and deliver up to 50 advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, reinforcing long-standing US-Israel military cooperation through foreign military sales.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Meets UAE President in Rahim Yar Khan, Reaffirms Strategic Ties

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Rahim Yar Khan, reaffirming strong Pakistan-UAE ties and discussing trade, investment, defence cooperation, and a proposed $1bn UAE equity investment in Pakistan’s Fauji Foundation.

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules.

Pakistan–Bangladesh Direct Flights to Resume After Decades

Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to resume direct flights from Karachi to Dhaka in January 2026, marking a major step toward restoring aviation links and strengthening bilateral relations.

Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow

Zohran Mamdani, young upstart of the US left, was readying Wednesday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.

George Clooney, his wife Amal and their children obtain French citizenship

George Clooney, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures, has acquired French citizenship along with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, and their twin children, Alexander and Ella.

Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that it was pulling its remaining troops out of Yemen, hours after a Saudi-led airstrike targeted an Emirati shipment, an episode that has laid bare the deepening rift between two Gulf powerhouses.

Is Ukraine Really Behind the Drone Attack on Putin’s Home?

Putin’s residence in Russia’s Novgorod Region was reportedly targeted in a massive Ukrainian drone attack, with Moscow claiming all 91 drones were intercepted with no damage or casualties

UAE ends military presence in Yemen

The United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces from Yemen after a Saudi-led airstrike targeted a shipment at a southern Yemeni port. Riyadh said the shipment included weapons intended for a separatist group, a claim the UAE denied.
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