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Aug

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Seven killed in suicide bombing during peace rally in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: At least seven persons were killed after a suicide bomber targeted a peace rally near a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of northwest Pakistan on Sunday, said officials, adding that the attack left several others injured The explosion happened when attacker detonated his explosive vest while the Swat Peace Rally was being held in Swat district's Kabal town, triggering panic among the locals and causing a chaos. Soon, rescue teams arrived at the spot and the wounded were shifted to nearby hospitals. The entire area was also cordoned off, and a probe remains underway. "The attacker... detonated his…

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01

Aug

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Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja aka Nimsdai dies in avalanche on PoK peak; know who was he and what happened

Kathmandu: Legendary mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, his adventure company and others confirmed in a post on Instagram on Saturday. Purja and five other climbers had been missing since Friday after an avalanche struck them during their expedition on the peak. "Today, it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak. We have also received confirmation that other members of the expedition sadly did not survive," his company, Elite Exped, said in the…

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31

Jul

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Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch’s brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi’s Lyari; critically injured

Karachi: Zubair Baloch, the brother of jailed Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, was left critically injured after being shot at outside his residence in the Lyari area of Karachi. The incident also left two bystanders injured, who were provided medical assistance.  According to various media reports, the incident happened on Thursday evening. 40-year-old Zubair was shot in the chest and abdomen, which left his critically injured after which he was taken to the Civil Hospital of Karachi for treatment. Dawn, a leading Pakistani national daily, reported that the attackers came on a motorcycle and had their faces covered. Zubair, who has…

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31

Jul

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Pakistan coal mine blast kills 32 in Quetta, several still trapped as rescue ops underway

Islamabad: At least 32 miners were killed and 10 others remained trapped after a powerful explosion ripped through a coal mine in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province on Thursday. Rescue teams continued operations deep inside the mine amid fears that the death toll could rise further, with officials warning that the chances of finding survivors were rapidly diminishing. The explosion occurred on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Baluchistan. According to government mine inspector Ghani Baloch, the blast was believed to have been caused by a buildup of methane gas inside the mine, a common but deadly hazard in…

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31

Jul

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Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza: How will the agreement be carried out?

Washington: In a major breakthrough, US President Donald Trump on Friday said that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza, but many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war in the Palestinian territory. Neither Hamas nor Israel gave immediate indication that they had agreed. The announcement from the White House comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas had largely deadlocked over the implementation of its second phase, including the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza. How will…

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31

Jul

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Why are Moroccans fleeing to Spain? Supreme Court ruling explained amid migrant surge

Madrid (Spain): At least 9 peoplel died as thousands of migrants are crossing into Spain from Morocco in fresh border crisis. In the wake of these developments, Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory. On Thursday, many shocking footage emerged from Ceuta when thousands of Moroccans swam the sea and arrived at the Spanish enclave in North America. Spanish authorities have now deployed military units to reinforce police stations at Ceuta amid the migration. Spain's government said it would send the Armed…

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31

Jul

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World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing as avalanche hits Pakistan’s Broad Peak

Islamabad: World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja among others is feared missing after a massive avalanche hits Broad Peak in Pakistan, CNN reported, citing a statement from the Alpine Club of Pakistan. The Nepal-born high-altitude climber gained global renown in 2019 after scaling all 14 of the world's peaks above 8,000 metres in slightly over six months. In a statement, the Alpine Club confirmed that it "has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak" around noon on Thursday. Rising to an elevation of 8,047 metres, Broad Peak is situated in the Karakoram mountain…

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31

Jul

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Trump administration weighs $100,000 fee on US work visas: How will it affect Indian students?

HighlightsThe move comes after a US court struck down a proposal to levy a USD 1,00,000 fee on H1-B visas. The OPT programme allows foreign graduates to work for one to three years on their student visas. The OPT programme is major attractions for international students choosing to study in the US. Washington: The Donald Trump administration is reportedly planning a proposal to impose a hefty USD 100,000 fee on work authorisation for international students who wish to remain in the United States after graduating from American universities. If implemented, the move could significantly impact thousands of Indian students who…

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31

Jul

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Netanyahu issues blunt warning against any ICC arrest bid abroad: ‘We have special forces ready’

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he is not worried about the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him and claimed that Israel has special forces prepared to respond if any country attempts to detain him during an overseas visit. Speaking to Fox News during his ongoing trip to the US, Netanyahu made it clear that the ICC warrant would not deter his foreign travel. He said he intends to continue visiting countries, including those that recognise the court's jurisdiction, despite the legal risks. Responding to a question on whether he fears being arrested abroad, including…

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31

Jul

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Gurpreet Singh of Punjab, accused of drug trafficking, added to FBI’s most wanted list, warrant issued

Washington: In a significant development, the FBI has added Gurpreet Singh of Punjab to its most wanted list, who is accused of drug trafficking in several countries. The agency also alleged he is a member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organised Crime Group and has been part of a network involved in drug trafficking and organised crime in several countries, including the United States. A US federal arrest warrant was also issued for Gurpreet on June 25, 2026. Gurpreet Singh is accused of being linked to the 'Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang'. The gang is alleged to have operated as a transnational criminal…

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