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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his country's unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the face of escalating regional tensions, following Iran's missile attacks on a United States military base in Qatar. PM Shehbaz met separately with the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held urgent telephone discussions with the ambassadors of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The conversations came in the wake of an Iranian missile strike on a US military base in Qatar, which has heightened
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The Labour Party is facing a major crisis as over 100 of its MPs launch a rebellion against the government's plans to cut sickness and disability benefits. The amendment, signed by 108 MPs, including 10 powerful chairs of Commons committees, seeks to reject the legislation that seeks to
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Labour MPs are bracing themselves for a rebellion over welfare cuts, with 108 backbenchers signing an amendment to halt the Government's proposed changes. The amendment, published on Tuesday's order paper, calls for a pause in the Bill and support to be in place before any further
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Labour's welfare rebellion against the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill has reached a critical point, with 123 MPs, including nine from Scotland, signifying their opposition to the proposed changes. This has rendered it impossible for the UK Government to proceed with the planned reforms. The proposed
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Thailand has significantly restricted movement across its border with Cambodia, following a long-standing border dispute that has escalated into a series of tensions and confrontations between the two Southeast Asian nations. The drastic measure, which includes closing crossing points to nearly all travelers, including tourists and traders, comes amid heightened
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked Kirsten Hillman to remain as Canada's ambassador to Washington and take on the role of chief negotiator in tense trade and security talks with the Trump administration, despite expectations that she would be replaced after the election. Hillman has agreed to serve
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The UK's national security strategy, set to be published on Tuesday, will consolidate reviews commissioned by the government, including the strategic defence review, Aukus alliance review, and China relations audit. The strategy will integrate industrial and trade strategies, resilience strategy, and emphasize the need for whole-of-society resilience. It
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Pakistan's civil and military leadership is convening an emergency meeting to discuss the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which have put the world on high alert. Islamabad has swiftly condemned the US actions, labeling them a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Prime Minister Shehbaz
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Poland's culture ministry, led by minister Hanna Wroblewska, is preparing to transfer the country's most treasured artworks abroad in the event of a Russian invasion. With nearly 1,000 museums at risk, the evacuation plan aims to safeguard over 160 state-run institutions, including paintings, sculptures, rare
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Benjamin Netanyahu's long-held dream of thwarting Iran's nuclear program has brought him to the brink of redemption as prime minister of Israel. The overnight attack on Iran by the United States, coupled with Israel's recent strikes, has taken Mr. Netanyahu to the precipice of
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The government's reforms to disability and sickness benefits will soon come to a vote in the House of Commons, despite widespread outrage and protests. The changes, which include tightening eligibility for the daily living component of personal independence payments (Pip) and reducing the rate for new claimants, will
