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Pakistan, seven other countries condemn Israel's designation of West Bank as ‘state land’
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Other nations include Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar; FO calls moves 'grave escalation'

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Bangladesh's new PM, political heir Tarique Rahman
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Admits the task ahead is now 'immense', rebuilding a country he says was 'destroyed' by former govt

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PM Shehbaz extends Chinese New Year greetings to President Xi Jinping

 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Pakistan denounces Israel’s settlement expansion in West Bank

 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament

 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Pakistan urges South Sudan peace

 Updated Feb 15, 2026

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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash

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Opposition figures argue the precautions show the government knows the tribute crosses legal lines

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Dozens killed in fresh Nigeria attacks

 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Carnival tribute to Brazil's Lula in Rio sparks political backlash

 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Pakistan urges South Sudan peace

 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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Congress impasse set to trigger US shutdown

 Updated Feb 14, 2026
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US lawmakers call on congressman to resign over remarks about Muslims

 Updated 7 hours ago
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Erdogan postpones UAE visit over Al Nahyan’s health

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France sets record for egg demand

 Updated Feb 13, 2026
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Iberian storm crisis intensifies

 Updated Feb 07, 2026

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