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Islamabad suicide blast LIVE: Emergency declared as 25 dead after Friday prayers at Tarlai Imambargh

Islamabad suicide blast LIVE: Emergency services were quickly mobilised, with an emergency imposed at major medical facilities in the capital, including Polyclinic, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and CDA Hospital, to manage a potential influx of casualties. Islamabad: A deadly blast occurred after Friday prayers at the Imambargah in Tarlai, Shehzad Town, within Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. Local media and early reports indicate multiple casualties, with initial figures suggesting several deaths and a large number of injuries. Eyewitness accounts describe people fleeing in panic as rescue and security efforts intensified. Police and Rescue 1122 teams arrived promptly at the scene and…

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13 killed, over 30 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Nepal’s Baitadi near Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh

A passenger bus in Nepal's Baitadi district plunged 200 metres into a gorge. killing 13 people and injuring 34 others. The accident occurred near the Pithoragarh border which prompted immediate rescue operations. Kathmandu: In a tragic incident, at least 13 people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries after a major road accident on Thursday night in Nepal's Baitadi district, which shares its border with Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh. The incident occurred when a bus carrying several passengers lost control and plunged nearly 200 metres into a deep gorge. Local authorities and rescue teams reached the spot immediately and initiated relief operations through…

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Donald Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Russia, rejects extending New START

The Kremlin on Thursday said it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while US President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected an offer from Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin proposing a voluntary extension of recently-expired limits on the deployment of strategic nuclear weapons. Trump stated that he wants negotiators from both countries to sit down and plan out a new agreement, calling the old treaty “badly negotiated”. "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly negotiated deal by the…

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Nearly after four years, US, Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks

High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Abu Dhabi: In a significant development, the US and Russia agreed to reestablish high-level military dialogue for the first time in more than four years in another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021 High-level military communication was suspended in late 2021, as tension between Moscow and Washington rose ahead…

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Storm Leonardo batters Spain and Portugal, causing deaths, flooding and massive evacuations

Storm Leonardo unleashed widespread chaos across Spain and Portugal, leading to one death in Portugal and the search for a missing girl in southern Spain. Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated in Andalusia as floods and landslides disrupted daily life. Madrid (Spain): A man died from rising floodwaters in Portugal, while a girl remained missing after she was swept away by a swollen river in Spain as Storm Leonardo brought more heavy rain and winds to the Iberian Peninsula on Thursday. In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes due to the ongoing storm, and dozens of…

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‘Sorry I believed Mandelson’s lies’: British PM Keir Starmer issues apology to Epstein victims

Labour MPs revolted against his push for the top mandarin to vet Mandelson files, compelling a Commons committee pivot. Cops halted early disclosure, warning it could taint Epstein-Mandelson probes. London: British PM Keir Starmer issued a raw apology to Jeffrey Epstein's victims on Thursday (February 5), admitting he fell for Peter Mandelson's lies in appointing the scandal-tainted peer as US ambassador. Amid a Commons mutiny and plummeting authority, Starmer begged Labour MPs for unity while dodging calls for his top aide's head. Starmer's emotional Mea Culpa to Epstein victims From Hastings, Starmer bared regret over Mandelson's Epstein ties- revealed in…

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Man who attempted to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course gets life term

US District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh's fate in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when he tried to stab himself shortly after jurors found him guilty on all counts. Washington: A Florida man who tried to assassinate President Donald Trump was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, after a federal prosecutor said such an act was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."  The attempted assassination took place on September 15, 2024, at Trump International Golf Club, West Palm Beach.    US District Judge Aileen Cannon handed down the sentence to Ryan…

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US, Iran agree to resume nuclear talks on Feb 6 in Oman as Trump issues stern warning to Khamenei

Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman after disputes over format and venue, even as tensions remain high over protests and military incidents. While Washington is skeptical, regional allies pushed for dialogue. Dubai: Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to take place on Friday (February 6) in Oman, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions following Iran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The talks faced uncertainty earlier after disagreements over their scope and format, before Oman emerged as the new venue. US President Donald…

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‘India free to buy oil from any country’: Russia after Trump’s Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela. Moscow: India is free to buy oil from any country, and there is nothing new about its decision to diversify its crude suppliers, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump announced the India-US trade deal with a claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil.  Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India…

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Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan laid off as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff

The Washington Post on Wednesday announced significant layoffs after the company underwent what it described as "significant restructuring", shutting down the current Sports Desk and scaling down its international reportage footprint. New York: Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was among nearly one-third of the staff laid off by The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Wednesday. The sweeping job cuts prompted several employees to share emotional messages on social media, calling it a devastating moment for one of the world’s most influential news organisations. Tharoor, a senior international affairs columnist, confirmed his exit in…

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