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Ukraine, Russia hold peace talks in Geneva as Trump puts pressure on Kyiv
Reuters | Updated 6 hours ago |

Land remains key sticking point in US-mediated talks

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Khaleda's political heir: who is Bangladesh's new PM 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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UK police probe flights over Epstein trafficking

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US lawmakers call on congressman to resign over remarks about Muslims

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Erdogan postpones UAE visit over Al Nahyan’s health

 Updated 19 hours ago
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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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France arrests nine over far-right activist's killing

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 Updated Feb 16, 2026
pakistan s permanent representative to the un ambassador asim iftikhar ahmad at unsc session photo radiopak

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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Pedro Pascal and Rafael Olarra spark attention with cozy Wuthering Heights outing

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