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WASHINGTON / WARSAW — The United States has suspended plans to deploy troops to Poland following President Donald Trump’s order to withdraw 5,000 American soldiers from Germany — a move that has triggered rare bipartisan criticism in Congress and deepened anxiety among NATO allies.Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have spoken out against the administration’s decision,…

Iranian President Accuses Israel of Sowing Discord Among Muslim Nations, Calls for Broader Islamic UnityTehran/Washington: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged US President Donald Trump to refrain from making inflammatory and destabilizing statements, saying the ongoing dispute between the two countries could be resolved through dialogue and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

Bern — Severe heat and drought in Switzerland are putting dairy farmers and cheese makers under heavy strain, as cows are producing less milk and shortages of grass and fodder are affecting output. Local reports say some farmers have been forced to buy extra feed, pushing production costs higher.Christa Bruegger, a spokesperson for the Swiss…

LOS ANGELES — Legendary Hollywood actress Diane Keaton, best known for her roles in “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” has passed away at the age of 79, according to media reports. Keaton rose to international fame in the 1970s for her portrayal of Kay Adams in “The Godfather” films. Her performance in…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin has directed authorities to strengthen monitoring in low-lying areas and ensure the effective use of all available resources following rainfall in Lahore. The minister visited several parts of the city to assess the post-rain situation, inspect drainage operations, and review the performance of the…