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Trump Allies Urge Zelensky to Change Course or Resign
Top Republicans aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump pushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday to change his position on the war with Russia or step aside, ramping up pressure on the Ukrainian leader after a contentious…
Keir Starmer Calls for Europe to Lead in Securing Peace in Ukraine
LONDON – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized on Sunday that "Europe must do the heavy lifting" in securing peace in Ukraine, signaling that several nations are ready to assist in maintaining any ceasefire. Speaking…
Which countries have longest and shortest Fasting times in Ramadan 2025?
ISLAMABAD: The holy Month of Ramadan begins across the globe, and the duration of fasting is different in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and across the globe. Muslims living in countries like UAE or Brazil will fast for about…
Registration for Itikaf at Makkah and Madinah Mosques Opens on March 5
Riyadh – The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia has announced that registration for Itikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will begin on March 5, 2025, according to Saudi…
Britain, France, and Ukraine Plan to End Conflict with Russia Amid US Tensions
Britain and France are working alongside Ukraine to develop plans to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, as European leaders gathered in London for crisis talks following tensions between Kyiv and Washington. UK Prime…
Iran’s Economy Minister Ousted Over Economic Mismanagement and Currency Crisis
Tehran – Iran’s parliament has voted to remove Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati from office following a no-confidence motion on Sunday. Hemmati's ousting comes amid criticism over his handling of the country’s economy and the significant…
Israel agrees to extend US-brokered Gaza ceasefire during Ramadan
TEL AVIV – Israeli government gave nod to a temporary ceasefire proposal from the United States that would cover Ramadan, as Muslims are observing Holy Month.
The proposal, introduced by US Special Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff,…
US to Lay Off 7,000 Social Security Employees
WASHINGTON: The United States government is set to lay off 7,000 workers of the agency that provides benefits to tens of millions of older Americans as part of the Trump administration’s plan to slash the size of the federal workforce.…
Vatican Announces Pope Francis Placed on Assisted Ventilation
ISLAMABAD: Pope Francis suffered a health setback on Friday after a severe coughing fit led to the inhalation of vomit, prompting doctors to administer non-invasive mechanical ventilation, the Vatican said.
The development marked a…