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Pakistan: Protests erupt in Bajaur as unannounced military operation claims civilian lives, triggers curfew
Aug 1, 2025Bajaur (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) , August 1 (ANI): A protest was staged in Bajaur in Khyber Pakhtunkwa against the ongoing military operation launched in various parts of Lowi Mamund tehsil that began on Tuesday, according to a... -
“Canadians will be our own best customer”: PM Mark Carney on building economic self-reliance amid US tariff hike
Aug 1, 2025Ottawa , August 1 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed his country's commitment to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), even as he expressed disappointment over the United States' decision to increase tariffs ......Read More -
El Salvador lawmakers greenlight indefinite reelection, extend presidential terms to six years
Aug 1, 2025San Salvador , August 1 (ANI): The ruling party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has passed sweeping constitutional reforms that allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms from five to six years, France... -
BASC-SOAS Seminar highlights systematic human rights abuses against Baloch in Iran and Pakistan
Aug 1, 2025London , August 1 (ANI): The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre (BASC), in partnership with the SOAS Iranian Society, organised a seminar at the Djam Lecture Theatre, SOAS, University of London which emphasised the serious and... -
“I expect your immediate action”: Trump to Novartis CEO on drug pricing
Aug 1, 2025Washington , August 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) posted on Truth Social a letter he sent to Novartis CEO Vasant Narasimhan, directing the company to comply with his Executive Order on... -
Israel launches heavy airstrikes across Lebanon amid ceasefire strain
Aug 1, 2025Beirut , August 1 (ANI): The Israeli military launched a wave of air strikes across several regions in Lebanon on Thursday, in what Al Jazeera described as its latest near-daily violation of the November ceasefire with... -
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio slams India over Russian oil purchases, calls it “point of irritation” in ties
Aug 1, 2025Washington , August 1 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed sharp disappointment over India's continued oil imports from Russia, calling it a "point of irritation" in the bilateral relationship and noting that... -
Bangladesh hails 20% US tariff, says “good news” for its apparel sector
Aug 1, 2025Dhaka , August 1 (ANI): Bangladesh has welcomed the outcome of trade negotiations with the United States, securing a 20 per cent tariff rate on its exports to the US --comparable to its key apparel-sector competitors--after... -
Bangladesh secures 20 percent tariff rate after final talks with US, Yunus says ‘diplomatic victory’
Aug 1, 2025Dhaka , August 1 (ANI): Bangladesh has secured a 20 percent tariff rate after final talks with the US -- comparable to its key apparel-sector competitors such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Indonesia, which received... -
Islamabad ATC issues warrants for 50 PTI leaders over Nov 26 protests
Aug 1, 2025Islamabad , August 1 (ANI): An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Thursday issued arrest warrants for 50 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including former president Arif Alvi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur......Read More
