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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade
Analysts have said the Russian oil would buy the Cuban economy only a few weeks. Jorge Piñón, an expert on Cuba’s energy sector at the University of Texas at Austin, said the more urgent need is diesel, which could be used for backup power generators or for transportation systems.
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Sudan conflict: Sexual violence part of everyday life in parts of the country, charity says
Many of the cases in the report took place in the conflict hotspot of North Darfur last year, following the RSF takeovers of the displaced persons camps of Zamzam and Abu Shouk, and of the city of el-Fasher in October, which MSF calls “one of the most shocking iterations, unfolding the most unimaginable brutality”.
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Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
“As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, it feels especially meaningful to open this next chapter with Asia, a region rich in culture, creativity and talent,” Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest at the EBU, said in a statement.
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Security Protocol Breach: Pakistan Cricketer Shaheen Afridi Fined Rs1 Million
Pakistani pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi has been slapped with a fine of Rs1 million (PKR 10 lakh) for violating security protocols, in an incident that has also implicated all-rounder Sikandar Raza.According to police sources, reports emerged that both cricketers allegedly forced certain individuals into their hotel rooms, prompting an immediate response from on-site security…
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LAHORE: 27 Police Personnel Found Absent from VVIP Security Duty During PM’s Visit
A serious security lapse came to light in Lahore on March 19 when 27 police personnel assigned to the Prime Minister’s VVIP security route were found absent from their designated posts.According to police sources, the personnel — deployed along the Prime Minister’s official route — failed to report for duty, creating a critical gap in…
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EU Backs Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in Iran War Negotiations
BRUSSELS / ISLAMABAD, March 30, 2026 — The European Union has expressed its support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in facilitating negotiations over the Iran conflict, as European leadership intensified calls for immediate talks amid growing fears over the global fallout of the escalating crisis.The President of the European Council underscored the urgency of the situation,…
