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Imran Khan underwent medical procedure for eye ailment, sent back to Rawalpindi jail

Islamabad: Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to a government hospital on Tuesday for treatment related to an ongoing eye condition. The 74-year-old was examined at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where doctors administered another dose of medication before returning him to custody. Khan has been undergoing treatment for right central retinal vein occlusion since January. As part of his therapy, he has been receiving anti-VEGF injections at regular intervals, as per news agency PTI. His previous procedure was conducted on March 23. According to hospital officials, Khan was brought in on April 28 for…

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White House press dinner shooter charged with ‘attempted assassination’ of Donald Trump

Washington: The suspect of the White House press dinner shooting has been charged with 'attempt to assassinate' the president, reported The Associated Press on Monday (local time). The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of California's Torrance, will face a life sentence if he is convicted.   Allen, who war carrying 'multiple weapons' during Saturday's shooting, appeared in a federal court in Washington on Monday. He was represented by lawyers with the federal defender's office. Allen, who did not enter a plea, was charged with "transport of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce and with discharging a firearm during…

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US rejects Iran’s ‘conditional’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as second round of talks hit impasse

Washington: The United States has dismissed a reported proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions, calling it unacceptable to both Washington and the wider international community. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the remarks during a Monday interview with Fox News. He criticised Tehran’s apparent position, saying it conflicts with the global understanding of how such international waterways should operate. Rubio suggested that Iran’s idea of reopening the strait comes with strict control measures. "What they mean by opening the straits is, yes, the straits are open, as long as you coordinate with Iran,…

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Anwar Gargash, UAE President’s advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons

Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Monday stated that Iran is acting like a superpower even without nuclear weapons. He went on to add that the recent Iranian aggression was severe, deliberate, and calculated, reflecting prior planning rather than a momentary escalation. Furthermore, he stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran. Escalation from Iran is unprecedented in both scale and impact: Gargash Gargash…

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14 killed as plane crashes on outskirts of South Sudan’s capital Juba

Juba: A Cessna aircraft crashed on Monday on the outskirts of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, the country's civil aviation authority said. Preliminary findings suggest the crash may have been caused by adverse weather conditions, which led to poor visibility. Among those on board were two Kenyan nationals, while the remaining victims were South Sudanese. Authorities have dispatched a team to the crash site, located about 20 kilometres from Juba, to collect information and assist emergency responders. Videos of the crash site shared on social media showed the remains of the aircraft…

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LeT commander Sheikh Afridi killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in targeted attack: Reports

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan): An unidentified armed attacker has reportedly killed Sheikh Afridi, a senior commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Several media reports suggest the incident was a planned assassination.   Afridi was considered a close aide of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed and was believed to play an important role in overseeing the organisation’s activities in the region. Officials are treating the killing as a targeted strike, given his influence and the circumstances of the attack. The incident adds to a recent series of attacks involving individuals linked to terrorist groups operating from Pakistan. Earlier…

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Trump event shooter named all top US officials as target in manifesto, except FBI director Kash Patel

Washington: The shooting during Saturday's White House press dinner was a shock for many even though President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Melania Trump and other top US officials escaped unhurt. The shooter was identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who is from California's Torrance, and was carrying "multiple, powerful" weapons.  The US agencies, which are conducting a probe against Allen, has found that he had purchased a shotgun and a pistol in 2023 and 2025, respectively, and was also carrying knives during Saturday's incident. As the probe continues, it has been found that Allen had sent a…

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Trump warns Iran’s oil infrastructure could ‘explode within 3 days’ due to US blockade

Washington: As the uncertainty over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues, US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to Iran and said that its oil infrastructure could explode in around three days if the Islamic Republic is unable to continue exporting crude. His remarks come as the US continues a blockade of all Iranian ports, aiming to pressurise in accepting the peace deal. In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, the 79-year-old Republican leader explained that if Iran fails to export its oil, it would explode "from within, both mechanically and in the earth". This,…

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Obama denounces violence after shooting at White House dinner, avoids mentioning Trump

Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out against the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating that acts of violence have no place in a democratic society. He also commended the swift response and bravery of the security personnel present at the event. The incident took place during the high-profile annual gathering, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, along with several senior officials. Authorities confirmed that all prominent attendees were safe. However, a Secret Service officer was injured while responding to the situation. “Although we don’t…

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Amid Iran’s attacks, UAE turns to allies for help, Israel sends iron dome support

New Delhi: Amid heavy attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates reached out to Israel for urgent support, , Axios reported citing Israeli and US officials familiar with knowledge of the matter. The strikes reportedly targeted key infrastructure, with several missiles and drones hitting civilian and military areas. In response, Israel deployed its well-known Iron Dome to help protect the UAE. Along with the system, Israeli troops were also sent to operate it on the ground. The decision was taken after a direct conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Interceptions prevent major damage …

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