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Shahbaz Sharif to be new president of embattled PML-N
Islamabad, Shahbaz Sharif, Punjab province Chief Minister and brother of ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is set to become the new chief of […]
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No fundamental change in H-1B visa programme, says US diplomat
The H-1B visa programme has not undergone any fundamental change, a senior US diplomat said here today, seeking to allay the apprehension among […]
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US Supreme Court refuses to step into DACA controversy
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from the Trump administration to review orders by lower courts which prevent the ending […]
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Any talks with North Korea will be a first step to denuclearisation: White House
The United States has responded warily to North Korea’s willingness for talks, saying it would like to ascertain if Pyongyang has understood that […]
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Trump wants military parade on Veterans Day or US’ Independence Day
US President Donald Trump has said that he is hopeful that a grand military parade can be staged in Washington on America’s Independence […]
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China launches propaganda push for Xi Jinping after social media criticism
China’s plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea’s ruling dynasty […]
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UK’s Labour piles pressure on May over Brexit stance
London, The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, will clarify the party’s position on Brexit on Monday in a move that […]
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Michael McCormack to take over as deputy PM for Australia after party shake-up
The junior partner in Australia’s coalition government elected as its new leader on Monday a former newspaper editor who takes over as deputy […]
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Mexican Prez Nieto shelves proposed US visit over wall
Washington, Mexico and the US have shelved tentative plans for a visit to Washington by President Enrique Pena Nieto as tensions persist over […]
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Trump says Florida school shooting is top of agenda
Washington, President Donald Trump says the deadly mass shooting at a Florida high school is the top issue he wants to discuss with […]
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Democrats release counter-memo over Russia probe
Washington, Democratic lawmakers released a partially-redacted rebuttal on Sunday of a controversial Republican memo alleging bias and abuse of power in the investigation […]
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In a nod to Quad, US, Australia call for rules-based order in Indo-Pacific
The US and Australia have called for a “free, open, and prosperous rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region,” echoing the central theme that […]