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Russian superyacht Nord sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The 142m-long (465 ft) multi-deck luxury boat, named Nord, is linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov. It travelled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, over the weekend – one of few private vessels to transit through the strait in recent months.
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Bekasi: Indonesia train crash kills at least 15 female passengers
At least 15 people have died after a train collision in Bekasi, near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. The incident happened on Monday evening when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train running on the same track. The train’s back carriage – which is reserved for female passengers –…
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EU-Pakistan Business Forum: European Delegation Meets PM Shehbaz Sharif
A delegation of senior officials of the European Union and business representatives from prominent European companies, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House this morning. The delegation was led by Mr. Peteris Ustubs, Director (Asia Pacific) of the European Commission’s Directorate General of International Partnerships, and comprised Ms. Thourya Triki…
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Russia Summons German Ambassador Over Alleged Terrorist Contacts — Germany’s Defense Spending Surges
MOSCOW / BERLIN — Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s ambassador to Moscow, lodging a formal protest over alleged contacts between German politicians and terrorist organizations. The Kremlin has demanded a clarification from Berlin over the reported links.Meanwhile, applications for conscientious objector status in Germany have continued to rise following the introduction of a new…
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Pakistan, China Sign 3 MoUs Including Seawater Desalination Project for Karachi
CHANGSHA, China — Pakistan and China have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral cooperation across key sectors.The signing ceremony was held in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan Province, and was attended by Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari.The agreements cover seawater desalination for Karachi, agricultural technology transfer, and cooperation in the tea…
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Iran Prepares Bill to Legalize Toll Charges on Vessels Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran has drafted a significant piece of legislation that would legally authorize the collection of fees from international commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for security services and navigational assistance provided by Iranian authorities.According to sources within the Iranian parliament, the proposed bill would grant Iranian maritime officials the formal…
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Tensions Persist in Lebanon as Hezbollah Sets 5 Major Conditions for Negotiations with Israel
BEIRUT — As tensions continue to simmer across Lebanon, Hezbollah’s leadership has laid out five major preconditions for any potential negotiations with Israel, firmly declaring that the militant group will under no circumstances surrender its weapons and will continue to retaliate against what it describes as Israeli aggression.In a strongly-worded statement, the Hezbollah chief reaffirmed…
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Punjab Launches Strict Crackdown on Traffic Violations Starting Today
LAHORE — Punjab Traffic Police have launched a province-wide crackdown on traffic law violations effective today, with authorities announcing a zero tolerance policy across all districts of the province.DIG Traffic Punjab stated that a comprehensive two-week public awareness campaign was conducted to educate citizens about traffic regulations and road safety. With the awareness phase now…
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Man Impersonating Police Officer Arrested in Lahore, Confesses to Over 50 Robberies
LAHORE — Lahore Police have arrested a man who disguised himself as a police officer to rob citizens across the city, with authorities confirming he is linked to more than 50 criminal incidents.According to police spokesperson, the suspect would don a counterfeit police uniform and stop unsuspecting citizens on roads and in public areas, threatening…
