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Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes over the past 20 months of war, which began with a deadly Hamas attack on Israel. Gaza now lies in ruins, with the leaders of Hamas killed and the group degraded. Amid this backdrop, Israel has started
Israel. Defense Forces
The situation in Gaza is "intolerable and appalling," according to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who attributes blame to Israel. However, just a few months ago, culpability for the crisis would have been attributed to Hamas. The terror group has achieved its goal of turning international opinion against
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a forceful speech at the Command and Staff College in Quetta, showcasing Pakistan's domestic and foreign policy achievements, and unwavering resolve in the face of regional tensions. The prime minister highlighted Pakistan's close relationships with Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, and
Prime ministers
In a show of solidarity, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir addressed a grand jirga of tribal elders at the Zehri Auditorium in Quetta, vowing to root out terrorism and counter Indian-sponsored proxy warfare in Balochistan. The gathering aimed to strengthen
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The UK government is scrambling to prevent devastating 50% steel tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, which could cripple an already beleaguered industry. Trump's surprise move, announced on Friday, would seesaw the tariffs from 25% to 50% in an effort to "further secure" the US
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Angela Rayner, the UK's Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, is facing pressure to cut her department's budget as part of the government's spending review. This comes as Labour's ambitious plan to build 1.5 million homes by 2029 and create a
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered a robust address at the Command and Staff College in Quetta, highlighting Pakistan's domestic achievements, foreign policy priorities, and the country's unwavering resolve in the face of regional tensions. The prime minister praised Saudi Arabia as Pakistan's best friend
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif led a delegation to Iran, where he met with President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. The visit was facilitated by an invitation from President Pezeshkian, and it aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. The Prime Minister was accompanied by key
Peace movements
As Israel's devastating war on Gaza continues to intensify, the divisions within Israeli society are growing deeper. The war, which has now killed more than 54,000 Palestinians, has sparked widespread protests and criticism from military personnel, academics, and antiwar groups. Despite the government's efforts to
Executives
In two weeks, Prime Minister Mark Carney will host his fellow G7 leaders for their annual summit, with expectations ranging from unity to mere survival. The elephant in the room - U.S. President Donald Trump - has business leaders and economists concerned about his policies, particularly his trade threats,
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Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England governor, has emphasized the need for the UK government to minimize the negative effects of Brexit by seeking closer alignment with the EU. Bailey's comments come as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a "reset" deal with the EU, aiming
Prime ministers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan after a four-nation diplomatic tour, where he engaged in high-level talks with leaders in Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. His visit to Tajikistan was particularly notable, as he held talks with President Emomali Rahmon on strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors, and also
