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Democrats seek to reassure Europe about post-Trump America
Trump, with his “America First” foreign policy and talk of preserving Western culture, provided a decidedly different view of world affairs. And in 2024, a plurality of Americans voted to return Trump to the White House, setting off a tumultuous year in which Vance’s confrontational Munich speech was just the scene-setter.
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Chinamaxxing: A TikTok trend captures Chinas soft power sparkle
It was hard to miss: glitzy skyscrapers, a sprawling high-speed rail network, highways packed with electric vehicles, and a boom in green energy, robotics and artificial intelligence. Chongqing – a humid southwestern metropolis which once made global headlines for a corruption scandal and murder – turned popular and cool.
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Moment crew docks at International Space Station
Four astronauts have docked at the International Space Station (ISS) after blasting off from Earth on Friday. The crew will spend eight months aboard the ISS after replacing a team that evacuated last month due to a medical emergency. On board the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft travelling to the ISS were two Nasa astronauts from the…
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Imran Khan Allowed Phone Call with Sons Qasim and Sulaiman
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, imprisoned in Adiala Jail, was allowed to speak with his sons Qasim and Sulaiman over the phone.According to sources, the phone call took place yesterday, allowing Khan to connect with his London-based sons.A federal minister also confirmed that Imran Khan was facilitated to speak with his sons.In a statement…
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PM Announces Rs38 Billion Ramadan Relief Package
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan Relief Package, under which deserving families will receive Rs13,000 each.Addressing the launch ceremony of the Ramadan Relief Package, the Prime Minister said that last year Rs20 billion were allocated, while this year the amount has been increased to Rs38 billion.The Secretary of Benazir Income…
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Increase from February 16
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to witness an increase in petroleum prices from February 16, with petrol prices likely to go up by Rs4 per litre and diesel by Rs5 per litre.According to sources, the anticipated hike is attributed to rising crude oil prices in the international market, which is expected to impact petroleum product prices…
