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19

Aug

By The Press Editor

World

Regional ripples growing? UAE suspends all trade, finance deals with Iran after missile attack

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Wednesday that it had suspended all trade, commercial, and financial dealings with Iran, citing growing regional tensions and security concerns as Abu Dhabi accused Tehran of firing ballistic missiles around its territory in the Gulf in a regional expansion of the US-Iran conflict. "In light of regional escalations, all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice," UAE Foreign Ministry Communications Director Afra Al Hameli said. The announcement came after the UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles toward shipping routes in the Gulf. According to…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Indian Army chief General Seth meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah in Kathmandu, discusses defence ties

Kathmandu: Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday met Nepal Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah and discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen military ties between the two neighbours. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was also present at the meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar amid unease in ties between the two neighbours. According to sources at the Prime Minister's secretariat, the two sides discussed matters related to bilateral interest and strengthening bilateral military relations during the meeting. What was the focus of the meeting?…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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UAE warns of ‘potential missile threats’, ask residents to take shelter

Dubai: In its first such warning in months, the UAE has alerted residents of a 'potential missile threat' and urged them to remain in safe places. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said in a statement on X that the country's air defence systems had detected a missile threat targeting the UAE. The fresh missile threat comes a day after a 60-day negotiating period ended between the US and Iran with no clear end to the war in sight. "UAE air defence systems detected a missile threat targeting the country. Please remain in a safe location and…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ as Iran says waterway to remain shut

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (August 18) posted an image of a map labelling the Strait of Hormuz as a 'new US territory' amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the strategic waterway. The post comes as Iran continues to restrict navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for global energy shipments. The US President shared the map on his Truth Social platform without any additional comment. Last week, Trump had said that he would 'pretty soon' declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States. (Image Source : SCREENSHOT/TRUTHSOCIAL )Trump posts map labeling…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Imran Khan ordered to be shifted from jail to hospital by Pakistan Supreme Court amid health concerns

Islamabad: Pakistan's top court has ordered that the former Prime Minister Imran Khan should be moved to a private hospital amid concerns over his deteriorating health. The Supreme Court has directed Khan to move to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours and remain there until September 16.  The 73-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been incarcerated at Pakistan's Adiala Jail since 2023 and is facing several cases. His party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has repeatedly alleged that authorities have prevented him from meeting family members and party colleagues and have failed to provide adequate medical treatment for his health problems, including an eye…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Trump lauds India’s election system, CEC Gyanesh Kumar in push for mandatory US voter ID

Washington: US President Donald Trump has lauded India's electoral system to strengthen his case for introducing mandatory voter identification requirements in the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, had recently questioned how elections could be conducted in the US without requiring voters to present a valid photo identification card. Highlighting India's recent general elections, Trump noted that the country recorded 646 million voters, with less than one per cent casting their ballots by mail. He also pointed out that every voter in India was required to possess a valid photo…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘Don’t beg… can be deported’; Pakistan issues strict warning to Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Pakistan has issued a strict advisory to its Hajj pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia, warning them against begging, pickpocketing, illegal ways of collecting money. The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia urged the country's Hajj pilgrims to comply with laws and Saudi visa rules through its AI-generated video shared on social media handle - X.  The embassy said Saudi Arabia has a zero-tolerance approach towards begging and unauthorised collection of money, particularly in holy sites of Mecca and Medina. The embassy reminded pilgrims not to use any unauthorised local services and to follow the visa policy strictly.    Saudi Arabia's…

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17

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Two Mumbai doctors held on to Jinnah’s secret for decades set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award

New Delhi: Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept away from the public eye. Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo, both members of Mumbai's Parsi community, have been nominated for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for maintaining the confidentiality of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's serious health condition during the politically sensitive period preceding Partition. This comes decades after the two doctors examined Jinnah in 1946. Their medical assessment reportedly found that his tuberculosis had reached an advanced stage and that he might have had only a…

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17

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘We’ll bomb the sh** out of them’: Trump threatens Oman over deal with Iran on Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday (August 17) warned Oman against becoming involved in any agreement with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would 'bomb the s*** out of them' if Muscat interferes. Speaking to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst over the phone, Trump discussed the situation with Iran as a 60-day memorandum of understanding signed in June approaches its expiry. The agreement was intended to pave the way for negotiations aimed at ending the war in West Asia. If Oman gets in the way, we'll bomb: Trump Trump told Fox News that…

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17

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘Big, bold, important first step’: Trump welcomes defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

New York: US President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan and said the agreement highlights how countries are finally progressing to 'defend themselves' in a 'meaningful way'. Congratulating the three countries on signing the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement', the 80-year-old Republican leader called the pact a "big, bold and important" first step. "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how…

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