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PoK unrest flares reach UK, British Kashmiris protest outside Pakistan consulate in Birmingham

The anger of local people in PoK against the Pakistan government and the Pakistan Army has reached its peak. On Thursday, there were intense clashes with the police in PoJK. The movement has now spread from Islamabad to the United Kingdom. Birmingham: Flares of the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against the Shehbaz Sharif government and the anger over the killing of 12 civilians is now spreading abroad. A video circulating on social media shows a heated confrontation between British Kashmiris and the Pakistani Consul General in Birmingham. Protesters accused the diplomat of fleeing from engagement amid ongoing violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu…

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UK: Four injured in stabbing, car ramming attack outside Manchester synagogue, suspect shot

Greater Manchester police said officers shot a suspect after multiple stabbings, and a car was driven at people outside the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation synagogue in Crumpsall. MANCHESTER: At least four people were injured in a stabbing and vehicle ramming outside a synagogue in north Manchester on Thursday, before police shot the suspected attacker. Greater Manchester police said officers shot a suspect after multiple stabbings, and a car was driven at people outside the Heaton Park Hebrew congregation synagogue in Crumpsall. In a post on X, the force said it was alerted at 9.31 am (local time) by a member of…

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PoK on boil: 12 killed, over 200 injured as protests intensify against Pakistan govt and Army

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir has been on the boil for three days, with protests against the army turning violent. At least 12 civilians have been killed and over 200 injured after Pakistani forces fired on demonstrators. Muzaffarabad (PoK): At least 12 civilians lost their lives after Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), which is witnessing one of its most serious episodes of unrest in recent years. As per details, the agitation began over the government’s failure to address 38 key demands but has now escalated into a large-scale protest against alleged military excesses, bringing normal life to…

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Former Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan arrested after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla

Former Pakistani senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan was leading the Pakistani delegation on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla. Jerusalem: Former Pakistani Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, leading the Pakistani delegation aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, has been arrested by Israeli forces after they intercepted the flotilla and boarded the ships. In a post on X, the Pak Palestine Forum confirmed, "Pakistani Delegation Lead Ex Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan has been arrested by Israeli Occupying Forces." "Only one ship has managed to escape, i.e., [the] observer boat, whose duty was to collect information and escape. Our second delegate Syed Uzair Nizami was…

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Two Delta planes collide while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, one injured | Video

Flight 5047 had just arrived from Charlotte, North Carolina, when the wing of flight 5155, preparing to depart to Roanoke, Virginia, collided with the nose of their aircraft. New York: Two Delta planes full of passengers and crew collided at low speed while taxiing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City on Wednesday night, injuring one person. The incident took place at 9:58 pm between two Canadair CRJ-900 regional jets, operated by Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines.  The incident resulted in one aircraft suffering significant damage, with part of its wing reportedly detached. A video capturing the…

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Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir mocked as ‘salesman’ at home for showcasing ‘rare earth minerals’ to Trump

Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir faced a sharp rebuke from Pakistani MP Aimal Wali Khan, who publicly insulted him by referring to him as a 'salesman'. Washington: Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is facing backlash at home after presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump. A senator has questioned the field marshal's authority to make such a gesture and criticised the optics of the event.  Asim Munir mocked as 'salesman' Speaking in Pakistan's Parliament, Senator Aimal Wali Khan lashed out at Munir for allegedly presenting rare earth minerals to Trump during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Washington…

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Oct

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Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike

Trump's order mentions Qatar and Israel's "close cooperation" and "shared interest," while vowing to "guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the state of Qatar against external attack". US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order vowing to use all measures, including US military action to defend the energy-rich nation of Qatar, though it remains unclear just what weight the pledge will carry. The text of the order, available Wednesday on the White House's website but dated Monday, appears to be another measure by Trump to assure the Qataris following Israel's surprise attack on the country, targeting Hamas leaders…

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Trump says he will meet Xi Jinping in four weeks; cites US farmers issues with China as agenda

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks. The talks are expected to focus on soybeans, he said. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump shed light on the struggles faced by American soybean farmers. He said China has halted purchases of US soybeans "for negotiating reasons only," hurting farmers in the process.  Trump said that his administration has collected substantial revenue from tariffs imposed on…

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PoK protests: 8 killed in fresh firing by Pakistan Army as unrest against Shehbaz Sharif govt rages on

PoK protests: Several parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have been gripped with protests against the Shehbaz Sharif government over inflation and widespread corruption. Muzaffarabad (PoK): Eight civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured on Wednesday following a third consecutive day of violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir against the Pakistani government. According to media reports, four people died in Dhirkot in Bagh district, while two others were killed in Muzaffarabad and another two in Mirpur. Two additional deaths had been reported on Tuesday, also from Muzaffarabad, bringing the total number of casualties over the past three days to ten. The…

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Was Netanyahu’s apology call to Qatar scripted by Trump? This White House picture has a story to tell

A photo from the White House shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemingly reading from a script during a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister while US President Donald Trump holds the phone. New Delhi: A black-and-white image released by the White House has triggered a wave of questions mainly, was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reading from a prepared script when he apologised to Qatar? The photo, taken in the Oval Office, shows US President Donald Trump holding a phone while Netanyahu sits beside him, apparently with a piece of paper in his hand. Netanyahu was speaking with Qatari…

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