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Tue, 25 May 21 08:20:56 +0500
Top US diplomat lands in Israel to 'solidify' ceasefire
Blinken on Sunday reaffirmed US support for a two-state solution as the only way to provide hope

Tue, 25 May 21 08:25:35 +0500
Australia to close embassy in Afghanistan over security fears
Blaxland expressed fears that Afghans who work with the Australian government may now be unable to leave

Tue, 25 May 21 08:21:49 +0500
India's coronavirus infections ebb but states struggle for vaccines
Government leaders said shortages of vaccines were still a big concern

Mon, 24 May 21 12:23:40 +0500
Biden sends Blinken to Middle East amid Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Israeli and Palestinian officials, among other regional leaders

Tue, 25 May 21 04:53:00 +0500
Saudi Arabia to extend visas for stranded expats for free
Extension will be done automatically and without need to visit its departments

Mon, 24 May 21 18:12:35 +0500
Russia's Sputnik V vaccine highly effective against Brazil virus variant
Study confirmed that the immunity developed in people vaccinated with 'Sputnik V' neutralizes the Brazilian strain

Tue, 25 May 21 06:33:59 +0500
US reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year
Deaths from COVID-19 fell 5% to 3,969 in the week ended May 23, the fewest deaths in a week since March 2020

Mon, 24 May 21 15:44:11 +0500
Confusion as Bangladesh drops ‘except Israel’ from new passports
Changes made for ‘administrative convenience,’ ban on travel to Israel remains unchanged, says Bangladeshi FM

Mon, 24 May 21 12:33:55 +0500
Russia warns Turkey over ties with Ukraine
Turkish President Erdogan pledged support to Kyiv amid a buildup of Russian forces along its border with Ukraine. 

Tue, 25 May 21 07:00:20 +0500
EU leaders to debate who will pay for green transition
All will need approval from its 27 member states

Sat, 22 May 21 15:44:08 +0500
Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in Britain
Protesters call for imposing sanctions on Israel with some were draped in Palestinian flags

Sat, 22 May 21 18:08:44 +0500
US considered nuclear strike on China over Taiwan in 1958: documents
Former military analyst Ellsberg disclosed classifies portion of a top-secret document on Taiwan crisis

Sat, 22 May 21 08:56:49 +0500
In climate push, G7 agrees to stop international funding for coal
Stopping fossil fuel funding is seen as a major step the world can make to limit the rise in global temperatures

Sat, 22 May 21 07:41:12 +0500
Gaza conflict forces reordering of Biden's policy priorities
Major humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Gaza tops the list of US

Sun, 23 May 21 08:11:21 +0500
Qureshi meets US lawmakers, discusses bilateral relations
FM appreciates Congressional Caucus for improving relations between Pakistan, US

Thu, 20 May 21 08:05:55 +0500
PM Imran, Chinese premier reaffirm resolve to strengthen Pak-China ties
The two leaders hold telephonic conversation in light of Pak-China diplomatic ties' 70th anniversary

Thu, 20 May 21 09:11:06 +0500
Fire breaks out at Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo
FO spokesperson says no injuries reported as all staff had safely evacuated

Mon, 17 May 21 05:07:03 +0500
OIC pushes UNSC for ‘swift’ end to Israeli attacks
FMs of the bloc ask council to assume its responsibility towards Palestinians

Mon, 17 May 21 08:54:08 +0500
Qureshi strongly condemns violence by Israeli forces in Palestine
Foreign minister receives Palestinian ambassador, reassures him of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to pacify situation

Mon, 17 May 21 05:24:00 +0500
Relentless Gaza blitz fails to move UNSC
Secretary General Guterres says ‘fighting must stop immediately’

Sun, 16 May 21 09:53:23 +0500
Qureshi discusses situation in Palestine with Chinese, Sudanese counterparts
Briefs leaders from the two countries about PM Imran’s outreach to world leaders in addressing current situation

Wed, 12 May 21 07:02:38 +0500
I am PM of Pakistan and #WeStandWithGaza
PM expresses solidarity with Palestine amid Israel's escalation of attacks on Gaza

Mon, 10 May 21 09:12:44 +0500
COAS, UK CDS discuss Afghan peace process, bilateral cooperation
Pakistan Army greatly values its friendly relations with the UK, Gen Bajwa tells Gen Carter



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