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‘Wahdat-i-Sindh’ rally vows to resist moves to divide province

KARACHI: Political workers, human rights activists, intellectuals, lawyers and members of civil society took to the streets on Sunday, marching from Regal Chowk to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) and vowing to resist any “conspiracy” to divide Sindh and create new provinces or administrative units in the province.

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South Korea Must Restore ‘Strategic Clarity’

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent unilateral directive to scale back the joint military exercise ‘Ulchi Freedom Shield’ (UFS) is far more than a simple operational adjustment or a conciliatory…

  • Seoul's pro-China leanings and delayed investment pledges undermine U.S. security assurances.
  • South Korea must reestablish strategic clarity and rebuild trust with U.S. based on shared values.

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Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran

Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.

  • Sen. Ted Cruz supports Trump's claim that Iran war achieved its goals
  • U.S. blockade imposes $500M daily financial toll on Iran
  • Cruz advocates arming Kurds, protesters to topple Iranian regime

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Twenty five years after Durban, equating Zionism with racism has become mainstream - editorial

The 2001 World Conference against Racism 2001 included a draft document equating Zionism with racism, targeting Israel alone for its right to exist.

  • Twenty-five years after Durban conference, equating Zionism with racism is mainstream.
  • 2001 World Conference against Racism draft labeled Zionism as racism against Israel.
  • Accusations of apartheid, racism, genocide against Israel continue 25 years later.

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Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays

Travellers are encouraged to travel during non-peak hours, such as early mornings and late evenings.

  • Expect heavy traffic at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during September school holidays.
  • ICA advises planning trips early, traveling off-peak, and monitoring traffic via OneMotoring.
  • Tuas checkpoint closures for new automated border system cause recent three-hour wait times.

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Think tanks are stepping up their game with a view to 2027

As the presidential election approaches, think tanks are, as they do every 5 years, going into high gear. And more than ever, they are questioning the tone to adopt, in a fragmented and polarized…

  • Les think tanks releasing bold proposals for 2027 presidential campaign
  • Institut Montaigne publishes 25 thematic notes on October 6th
  • Edouard Philippe's team discusses 'XXL fiscal deal' proposal on September 29th

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Solomon Islands 'dangles over the edge of political instability' as three ministers quit

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition government appears headed for a major test after three of his most senior ministers formally quit on Monday.

  • Solomon Islands' GREAT coalition faces internal revolt with three ministers resigning
  • Justice Minister Clezy Rore, Commerce Minister Harry Kuma, and MP Manasseh Maelanga quit
  • No-confidence motion alleges Wale makes decisions without consulting Cabinet

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Nepal floods: could foreign rescue teams have been brought in earlier?

The Nepalese government has appealed for rescue aid from other countries just two days after it reportedly refused help, as several hundred people are still believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels and thousands remain missing following the catastrophic flash flooding at the border with China last week.

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Central Development Working Party clears five projects worth over Rs60 billion

• Plans include Gwadar water scheme, Karachi neighbourhood project, Gilgit medical college, NDU campus and Orakzai road • Study on wastewater treatment in Gwadar ordered to prevent sewage from polluting sea ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared five development projects involving an estimated cost of over…

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