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Growing unease in Germany about its resolute backing for Israel has led to stern criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who on Tuesday expressed his frustration with the Israeli government's handling of the situation in Gaza. Merz's comments were made at an event organized by German
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European leaders have publicly criticized Israel's continued blockade of Gaza, with some calling it a "blood libel" to accuse them of supporting mass murder and child killers. The criticism comes as the international community grows increasingly worried about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where 470,000
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Pensioners across the country are fuming after the new Labour government abolished the Winter Fuel Payment, a scheme that provided a boost to vulnerable households during the cold winter months. The Prime Minister's latest U-turn on reinstating the payment has sparked outrage, particularly after learning that MPs, including
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As Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to fulfill his mandate "with purpose and force," his ability to bring down costs, return immigration to sustainable levels, and pass key legislation may depend on whether Parliament can overcome entrenched partisanship and work together effectively. The previous government's agenda
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The Conservative Party's position on the two-child benefit cap was made clear by Chief Political Correspondent Kemi Badenoch, who stated that it was "right and fair" to keep the cap in place, and that scrapping it would be "nonsense". This stance puts the Tories
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran, Iran, on Monday, as part of his four-nation tour aimed at bolstering diplomatic relations and expressing gratitude to nations that supported Pakistan during its conflict with India. The visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the two neighboring
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Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Tehran on a two-day visit to Iran, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations. Upon his arrival at Mehrabad Airport, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam,
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that announcing u-turns on contentious policies may not be enough to revive his dwindling approval ratings or gain back lost voters. Polling experts say that last week's climbdown on winter fuel payment cuts, as well as a potential reversal on
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Labour's U-turn on benefit cuts, including the reversal of winter fuel payment reductions and the potential scrapping of the two-child benefit cap, may blow a £5bn hole in the public finances, according to critics. The Prime Minister's decision to restore winter fuel payments for most pensioners
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Critics within the party and opposition leaders from the Conservative Party are pressing Labour to backtrack on its plans to slash welfare benefits, sparking concerns that the proposed cuts could exacerbate poverty among the most vulnerable individuals. As the party grapples with internal divisions, Labour's leader, Sir Keir
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed the deep-rooted, historic, and brotherly ties between their countries during a meeting in Istanbul. The meeting came after Pakistan secured an overwhelming victory in the recent standoff with India, with Erdogan's resolute support being instrumental
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Tehran as part of a four-nation tour, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties and expressing gratitude for Iran's support during the recent conflict against India. The visit is expected to focus on enhancing cooperation between the two
