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Pakistan suspends Imran Khan’s party-led provincial government
Pakistan has suspended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's PTI-led government after declaring a state of emergency in the province.
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Six senators call for Trump administration to ‘immediately reverse course’ on Russian diesel plan
A bipartisan group of six senators has urged President Trump to reverse his decision to purchase diesel from Russia to lower fuel prices, arguing it contradicts existing U.S. law prohibiting Russian energy imports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The senators expressed concern that providing financial support to Russia undermines efforts to hold the country accountable for its aggression, highlighting the lack of congressional consultation before the announcement.
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Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal
US President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.
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The Arc of Justice: From Luthuli to Pillay, Why the World Must Defend International Law
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Justice Navi Pillay should inspire renewed global commitment to the institutions that safeguard justice and accountability.At a time when international courts are being criticised,…
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Pakistan imposes emergency rule over Imran Khan's provincial government
By Asif Shahzad and Ariba ShahidISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan's president declared a state of emergency and suspended a provincial government led by the party of jailed former Prime MinisterImran Khan on Sunday, which the federal government said had failed to tackle Islamist militancy in the province bordering Afghanistan.
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King Salman invites Oman’s sultan to upcoming EU-GCC summit
King Salman invites Oman’s sultan to upcoming EU-GCC summit
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Joint-List head Jabareen lays out conditions on Eisenkot support
The announcement comes as Israel’s Palestinian parties poll to gain enough seats and potentially decide whether an opposition government forms.
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‘Who will represent us?’ Palestinians react to election delay
Palestinians have reacted to President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the Palestinian legislative elections.
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India’s ’cockroach’ leaders vow to keep up election protests
Leaders of the youth-led cockroach movement said they would keep up protests despite many being detained by police.
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Indian police continue crackdown as ‘cockroach’ leaders freed
India’s youth-led Cockroach movement leaders are released after mass detentions in Delhi as protests against alleged election misconduct intensify.
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire,” though details are unclear. This announcement follows Trump’s criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for attacks on Russian diesel facilities, which he blames for global shortages. The White House has not clarified Trump’s statement. Zelensky said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its strikes on Russian infrastructure, including a drone attack on a Yandex data center. In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, a Russian bombing has killed 23 people, including four children. Rescue operations have ended.
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How UK-US military leases secure sovereign concessions
How UK-US military leases secure sovereign concessions
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Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan’s stronghold
Pakistan declares emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid Imran Khan protests, rising militant violence and escalating political tensions.
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How the ICC can be saved
Hoping for ‘dialogue’ with the US over its sanctions on the ICC is meaningless. Action is needed to protect the court.
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Germany's Left Party sues opponents over antisemitism allegations: Are lawsuits a political weapon?
The Left Party is suing two government ministers for accusing them of antisemitism, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been sued several times by various parties. Is German politics descending into "lawfare?"
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Midterms may be a golden moment for US socialists
Midterms may be a golden moment for US socialists
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Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'
US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately.
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Oval Office spat to public rebukes: A timeline of Trump-Zelenskyy ties
Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.