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Germany Marks 10 Years Since Merkel’s “We’ll Manage It” Refugee Pledge
Berlin: Ten years ago, in 2015, then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her defining statement “Wir schaffen das” (“We’ll manage it”) as Germany opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war and persecution. On this anniversary, Germany is reflecting on the impact of that decision. According to DW’s analysis, the past decade has…
Pakistan: 12 Militants Killed After Armed Raid on Banks in Balochistan
KHARAN, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces killed 12 militants following coordinated attacks on two banks and a police station in Kharan district of southwestern Balochistan province, the military said Thursday.Between 15 and 20 Indian-backed terrorists from the group Fitna al-Hindustan stormed the city police station and two commercial banks, making off with 3.4 million Pakistani…
Khokhar Congratulates Pakistan U-19 Cricket Team for Asia Cup Triumph Over India
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — Provincial Sports Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar congratulated the Pakistan U-19 cricket team for defeating arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup final, securing the prestigious title and bringing pride to the nation.In his congratulatory message on Sunday, Khokhar said the magnificent victory is a testament to the extraordinary…
PPP moves to form government in Azad Kashmir; President Zardari contacts PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD(International Desk) —Political activity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has intensified as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) began efforts to form the next government. Sources confirmed that President Asif Ali Zardari has contacted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the evolving political situation and possible power-sharing arrangements in the region. According to government insiders,…
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
Flora Drury and Gavin ButlerBBC News EPA Village security officers stand guard in Phanom Dong Rak district, Thailand Simmering tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have once again exploded along their shared border, derailing a fragile ceasefire backed by US President Donald Trump. At least five Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians have been killed since…
