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Pakistan army chief Asim Munir in Iran to deliver US message
Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Tehran with the aim of restarting talks between Iran and the United States. Iran's state media IRIB reported that a high-level delegation led by him is making this visit to deliver a special message from the United States and coordinate the second round of talks.
We are permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz’: Trump
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and China are working together, and that Beijing is satisfied with his decision—particularly regarding opening the Strait of Hormuz. The information was reported by Al Jazeera.
Bangladeshis among migrants 'pretending to be homosexual' for UK residency: BBC report
Migrants from various countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, are applying for asylum or residency in the United Kingdom by pretending to be homosexual. A BBC undercover investigation has found that a class of dishonest legal consultancy firms are assisting in this fraud by fabricating stories and providing false evidence in exchange for large sums of money.
Reused syringes infect 331 children with HIV in Pakistan
The death of eight-year-old Mohammad Amin was very tragic. He died within a few days of being diagnosed with HIV positive.
Iran seeks compensation from five Middle Eastern countries
Iran has demanded compensation from five Gulf region countries in the Middle East, accusing them of assisting the United States and Israel. The countries are Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.
Spain to legalise 5,00,000 migrants, including Bangladeshis
Spain has approved a major regularisation programme that could grant legal status to around 5,00,000 undocumented migrants, including a significant number of Bangladeshis living in the country.
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases in Middle East
Iran used a Chinese-made reconnaissance satellite to identify targets for recent strikes on US military bases in the Middle East, the Financial Times reported, citing leaked Iranian military documents.
Iran war nearing to conclusion, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is “very close to ending,”
Iran war could trigger an unprecedented energy shock: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran could trigger an “unprecedented energy shock,” raising the risk of a global recession.
Five oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
At least five oil tankers have reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz despite heightened tensions and an ongoing US blockade operation, according to shipping data providers LSEG and Kpler.