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Pakistan PM says Indian bid to set ‘new norm’ thwarted, vows to focus on economy and governance

  • Shehbaz Sharif tells military officials in Quetta India suffered setbacks on battlefield and in diplomatic realm
  • He reiterates that New Delhi will not be allowed to ‘weaponize water,’ calling IWT suspension a ‘red line’
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Pakistan’s deputy PM discusses trans-Afghan railway with Uzbek foreign minister

  • Envisioned in 2021, the project is expected to improve trade relations among all three countries
  • Ishaq Dar discusses the modalities for early finalization of the project’s framework agreement
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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‘Everything came crashing down’: US visa freeze shatters hopes of young Pakistani students

  • Washington has temporarily suspended student and exchange visa appointments to expand social media vetting
  • Pakistani students say the move threatens their academic year and could cause them significant financial losses
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem reigns supreme with javelin gold at Asian Athletics Championships

  • India’s Sachin Yadav won silver with an 85.16m throw, while Japan’s Yuta Sakiyama took bronze by throwing 83.75m
  • Nadeem made history at 2024 Paris Olympics by winning Pakistan’s first athletics gold with a record throw of 92.97m
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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What Saudi Arabia’s ancient lava fields reveal about its volcanic past — and tourism potential

  • Saudi Arabia aims to turn its lava landscapes into tourist destinations, blending science, history, and outdoor adventure
  • The Kingdom’s last major eruption occurred near Madinah in 1256, leaving a 20 km lava trail that is still visible today
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Will the lifting of sanctions usher in a new beginning for the Syrian people?

  • As Syrians begin to dream of a peaceful and prosperous future, experts warn progress will be slow, uneven, and depend on structural reform
  • Analysts say rejoining the global economy is within reach for Syria, but hinges on the pace of reconstruction and restoration of trust in leadership
By ANAN TELLO ·

UK faces choice next week between health and other spending, IFS think tank warns

  • The non-partisan IFS said this spending review could prove to be “one of the most significant domestic policy events” for the current Labour government
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Can the green tea wave topple the Middle East’s coffee culture?

  • In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, specialty cafes now offer matcha lattes alongside traditional karak chai
By Miguel Hadchity ·

Djokovic races into French Open fourth round

  • The sixth seed will face 81st-ranked Cameron Norrie for a spot in the quarter-finals
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Moroccan women embroider ‘art with purpose’

  • Several hunch over large canvasses, embroidering their latest piece at the women-only workshop, in the village of 400 people
  • Some of their works have been shown internationally
By AFP ·