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Pakistan hopes to host fresh talks ‘very soon’ as Trump says US-Iran nearing peace deal

  • Trump holds series of calls with regional leaders and Pakistan’s military chief
  • A Pakistani official says US, Iran expected to sign initial MoU before Eid holiday
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At least 20 killed, 25 injured as blast targets train in southwestern Pakistan 

  • Blast targets passenger train heading to Quetta Railway Station in southwestern Pakistan, says official
  • Militant group BLA claims responsibility for “suicide attack,” says train was carrying army personnel 
By SAADULLAH AKHTER ·

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At Karachi’s Eid cattle market, buyers split between bargain blocks and luxury pens

  • Free plots and utilities help traders in low-cost sections offer cheaper sacrificial animals
  • Premium enclosures continue attracting wealthy buyers despite Pakistan’s economic pressures
By Ismail Dilawar ·

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Pakistan eyes $10 billion increase in agri-products trade with China in 5-7 years

  • Shehbaz Sharif address Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Hangzhou 
  • Sharif calls for faster implementation of MoUs between Pakistan and China 
By Shahjahan Khurram ·

Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions

  • Gulf, Arab leaders discuss de-escalation and regional coordination
  • Leaders praise mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar
By Arab News ·

Hezbollah chief says hopes for Iran-US deal and that it includes Lebanon

  • Netanyahu said US Trump had reaffirmed his support for Israel’s right to defend itself against threats, including from Hezbollah
By AFP ·

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Protesters in Spain condemn police handling of Gaza flotilla activists

  • Images showed police striking people ‌with batons and ‌pinning others to the ground while ​being ‌jeered ⁠by ​onlookers
By Reuters ·

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Usyk stops kickboxer Verhoeven in Round 11 of heavyweight title fight in Egypt

  • Dutch kickboxer pushed the undefeated Ukrainian to the limit
  • Usyk improved win-loss record to 25-0, with 16 knockouts
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Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

  • Mungiu becomes just the 10th filmmaker to win the Palme d’Or twice. His “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days,” a Romanian abortion drama, won the award in 2007
By AP ·