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US, UK hit Russian oil industry with tough curbs

The outgoing US government has slapped new sanctions on Russia’s energy giants, targeting more than 200 entities and individuals.

Venezuela president sworn in for 3rd term amid vote row

Trump sentenced, spared jail in hush-money case

Sadiq appointed special assistant to Pakistan PM

5 dead as freezing cold, snowstorms grip US

Noorullah Zazai

7 Jan 2025 - 15:02

Snowstorm and freezing cold claimed five lives in the US and forced cancellation of over 2,300 flights in some states, reports said on Tuesday.

Canadian PM quits under pressure from own party

Pajhowk

7 Jan 2025 - 12:38

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year term, wilting under pressure from his own party.

Canadians want to be 51st state of US: Trump

Sohrab Sarwari

7 Jan 2025 - 11:07

Following the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, America’s president-elect says Canadians love to be the 51st state of the United States.

German diplomat found dead in Islamabad

Pajhwok

7 Jan 2025 - 10:08

A senior German diplomat has been found dead in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, a media report said on Tuesday.

88 killed, 208 wounded in fresh Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Abdullah Azizi

6 Jan 2025 - 15:02

About 88 people have been killed and 208 others injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes in Gaza during the past 24 hours, a media report said on Monday.

KP: 2 policemen gunned down in Lakki Marwat attack

Hijratullah Kakar

6 Jan 2025 - 13:21

Two police officials have been killed by undefined gunmen in the Lakki Marwat district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, reports said on Monday.

3 killed as helicopter crashes in India’s Gujarat state

Abdullah Azizi

6 Jan 2025 - 11:14

Three individuals have been killed as a Coast Guard helicopter crashed in the Indian state Gujarat, a media report said on Monday.

Hamas lists captives it may free under ceasefire

Pajhwok Monitor

6 Jan 2025 - 11:10

Hamas has listed 34 hostages it is ready to free in the first stage of a potential ceasefire deal with Israel, a media report said on Monday.

Canadian PM Trudeau likely to stand down

Sohrab Sarwari

6 Jan 2025 - 09:35

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to announce his intention to step down, media reports say.

US-made missiles fired from Ukraine downed: Russia

Pajhwok Monitor

5 Jan 2025 - 11:37

Russia claims its air defences have shot down eight ATACMS missiles launched from Ukraine towards Belgorod region.

6 killed, 37 injured in Balochistan bomb attack

S.Muddasir Ali Shah

5 Jan 2025 - 10:02

Dozens of people have been killed and wounded in a suicide bombing in Pakistan’s troubled southwestern Balochistan province, officials say.

Kurram administrator wounded in gun attack

S.Muddasir Ali Shah

4 Jan 2025 - 13:01

A top administrator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district was wounded in a gun attack on Saturday, a government official said.

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