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Sep

By The Press Editor

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Donald Trump says Houthis agreed not to attack US as strikes on Saudi Arabia continue

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Yemen-based Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States (US), days after Saudi Arabia requested Washington to strike the Iran-backed militia, even though the proposal was rejected by Washington. Speaking to Fox News reporter Trey Yingst, the 80-year-old Republican leader said the Washington is "in constant communication with the Houthis and that they've agreed not to fight the United States." This is the second time in less than 10 days that Trump has said the Houthis have assured the US of not targeting American forces in the Middle East. "The Houthis…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister detained in Lahore before planned PTI march

Lahore: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan detained in Lahore ahead of party's planned protest next week. Aleema was taken to Kot Lakhpat jail, as per sources, reported news agency PTI. The Imran Khan's party has planned for a march to Islamabad next week demanding his release. The 73-year-old Khan has been incarcerated since 2023 and is lodged at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.  Why was Aleema Khan detained?  Aleema was detained under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960, which allows local police to arrest anyone perceived as a threat to public peace. Deputy…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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WATCH: The moment Ukraine launched its ‘largest ever’ drone attack on Russia

While the entire Europe continues to remain on edge over a possible escalation by Russians, Ukraine on Sunday launched its "largest ever" drone attack on Russia, while the country was preparing to wrap up its parliamentary elections.  Russian authorities described the attack as "unprecedented" and said the over 1,600 drones were intercepted by the military, of which 450 were aimed at Moscow. Despite their efforts, two people -- a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman -- were killed in the drone attack in two separate areas in the capital. "The unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to travel to New York for UNGA: Report

Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will likely travel to New York in the upcoming days to participate in a session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to reports by Islamic Republic's Tasnim news agency and Tehran Times. However, the dates have not been confirmed yet. The reports stated Pezeshkian will also address the UNGA session, and outline Iran's position, as the war with the United States (US) continues. He might also hold meetings with other global leaders and reiterate Iran's position on the conflict, while seeking their assistance in ending it. Pezeshkian would be accompanied by a large delegation…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, largest ever attack on Moscow

Moscow: Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds directed towards Moscow, Russian officials said on Sunday as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and final day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the wave of drone attacks as the "largest ever" assault on the Russian capital. He said the attack damaged the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building. Across the wider Moscow region, two people were killed and 20 others injured, according to local Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The deceased were identified as a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman. There…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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US-Iran conflict cost reaches USD 45.1 billion, Pentagon tells Congress

Washington: The ongoing US conflict with Iran has cost the Trump administration an estimated USD 45.1 billion, according to a Pentagon estimate provided to the US Congress on Friday, CNN reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The latest figure includes USD 43.6 billion in war-related costs through September 3, along with an additional USD 1.5 billion for extra fuel. However, the Pentagon's estimate does not represent a complete accounting of the financial cost of the conflict. According to one of the sources cited by CNN, the figure does not include the cost of repairing damaged US military bases…

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20

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Nila Vikhe Patil, Maharashtra Minister’s niece, elected to Swedish Parliament: Who is Green Party leader?

Stockholm (Sweden): Nila Vikhe Patil,  the daughter of Maharashtra educationist Ashok Vikhe Patil, has been elected to the Swedish Parliament, it was announced on Saturday. The 41-year-old Green Party leader was elected a Member of Parliament from the Stockholm City constituency in the national election held on September 13. She entered Sweden's 349-member Riksdag after the country's left-leaning Opposition secured a narrow majority, winning 176 seats. "It feels nice to be a part of the 349-member Parliament. I am looking forward to contributing to the city and the country," Nila told news agency PTI after her election. "I would like…

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20

Sep

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Trump announces ‘AI Force’ led by ‘AI Czar’ to keep US ahead as race with China intensifies

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser, or 'AI czar', and establish an 'AI force' as part of his administration's efforts to expand the United States' AI industry and maintain the country's lead over China and other nations. However, Trump did not provide details on how either initiative would be structured or implemented. Trump on 'AI Czar' In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his administration would support the growth of the AI industry while relying on existing criminal and civil justice systems to address potential wrongdoing. "We will not in any…

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20

Sep

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Iran sets 7 conditions to restart talks with US, warns of ‘decisive war’ if Trump rejects demands

Tehran: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for initiating negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war, while warning that Tehran is prepared for a 'decisive war' if Washington rejects its demands. Iran's 7 conditions to restart talks According to Al Jazeera, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said Qatar had communicated Tehran's conditions to Washington and that Iran was now awaiting US President Donald Trump's response. "We remain in contact with the mediator Qatar, which has conveyed our conditions to Washington with the aim of ending the war. We are awaiting President…

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19

Sep

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Saudi Arabia issues first alert for Riyadh after explosion near airport amid Houthi conflict

As the conflict with the Iran-backed Houthis continues, Saudi Arabia has issued an alert for residents of capital Riyadh, warning them of a "hostile aerial threat", said officials on Saturday. This is the first Saudi Arabia has issued an air raid alert for the capital since the conflict with the Yemen-based militant group began this month. "The area is under a hostile aerial threat," the alert said, urging people to stay inside their residences. Soon after the alert was issued, an explosion was heard in Riyadh, with residents claiming that a huge plume of smoke was seen near the airport…

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