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Turkey's Erdogan says Arab demands on Qatar unlawful

President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday dismissed calls for Turkey to close a military base in Qatar and said a wider list of demands issued by four Arab states was an unlawful intervention against the Gulf emirate's sovereignty. In his strongest statement of support for Qatar in the nearly three-week-old crisis centred on the Gulf state, Erdogan said the call to withdraw Turkish forces was disrespectful and that Doha ? which described the demands as unreasonable ? was taking the right approach. Sa
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At least six injured as car rams Muslim worshippers in UK?s Newcastle, not terrorism: police

LONDON: At least six people were injured on Sunday after a car mounted a pavement outside a sports center in the northern English city of Newcastle, but the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related, police said on Sunday. Local media said hundreds of people were celebrating Eid, which marks the end of Islam's holy month of Ramadan, at the sports center and that two children were among the casualties. "On Sunday June 25, at approximately 9:14 a.m. Northumbria Police received reports tha
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Pakistan congratulates Russia on appointment to new UN counter terrorism office

Photo: File Pakistan welcomed the creation of the new UN Counter-Terrorism Office and congratulated Russia on the appointment of veteran Russian diplomat Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov as the Under-Secretary-General for the newly established office on Sunday. Speaking at a meeting of the Advisory Board of the UN?s Counter-Terrorism Center, Pakistan?s Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi said she hoped the new office will bring better coordination and coherence across the UN system on counterterrorism, accordi
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Radd-ul-Fasaad: Security forces foil terror plot in Kohlu

KOHLU: Security forces foiled a terror plot in Kohlu district of Balochistan on Sunday as part of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Geo News reported. Intelligence agencies and levies personnel conducted an operation in tehsil Kahan of Kohlu district, according to security sources. In the operation, they seized a huge amount of explosives material including mines and weapon. Recovered weapons include a machine gun with 170 rounds, 75 mortar bombs, 14 mortar fuses, 11 anti-tanks mines, si
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PM cuts short Britain visit to return home today

LONDON: The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday cut short his visit to Britain to return home today.  The PM expressed remorse over the loss of precious lives after an oil tanker caught fire and subsequently exploded in Bahawalpur's Ahmedpur East town on Sunday morning to claim 148 lives.  142 burnt to death as oil tanker catches fire in Bahawalpur Scores injured in fire that broke out after oil tanker overturned and crowds rushed to collect fuel Earlier in the day, Pakista
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Pakistan capable of bringing stability to region: Chinese FM

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that Pakistan has the capability to bring stability to the region, adding that in order to put that thought to fruition a meeting should be held of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan. The Chinese Foreign Minister is currently on a visit to Pakistan, during which he met President Mamnoon Hussain and made the above-mentioned statements. The Chinese FM further said that the future of Pak-China friendship?s future is outstanding. Later in t
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Kangana Ranaut takes a dig at Karan Johar once again

Bollywood Beauty Kangana Ranaut once again, opened up on nepotism while taking a dig at Karan Johar. The Queen actress who is quite famous for her blunt and bold style said that her much-talked about the debate with Karan Johar on nepotism did not affect her at all. During a recent interview with Anupam Kher, on his show, The Revolver Rani star said that she felt KJo's blog on nepotism was "more of a brainwash than being objective." "Honestly, the debate did not affect me at all. I am quite
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No load shedding on Eid holidays, promises Abid Sher Ali

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali announced that load shedding will not be held during the three-day Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, from June 26 to June 28. ?We want to spread happiness by ensuring uninterrupted supply of power to the people,? he added. He said that the government has created a record of producing 19, 252 Megawatt of electricity, we have additional power to provide now. In the next six to eight months, electricity production will reach 25,000 MW. Load she
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In pictures: Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

A Palestinian man dressed in a bear outfit plays with a girl near the Dome of Rock at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. Photo: AFP  Indonesian Muslim youth wait outside their home to greet friends and neighbours during Eid-ul-Fitr in a neighbourhood in Tangerang, in the suburbs of Jakarta. Photo: AFP A Palestinian girl takes a selfie during a Eid-ul-Fitr prayer gathering in Gaza city on June 25, 2017. Photo: AFP Palestinian boys hold balloons as Muslims gather for the
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Australia to seek greater powers on encrypted messaging at 'Five eyes' meeting

Australia said on Sunday it will push for greater powers to tackle the use of encrypted messaging services used by terrorists and criminals at an upcoming meeting of ministers from the "Five Eyes" intelligence network. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, will meet in the Canadian city of Ottawa next week, where they will discuss tactics to combat terrorism and border protection, two senior Australian ministers said. Australia has made it clear it wants tech c
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What?s on at the cinema over Eid?

Eid is a great time to kick back, grab some popcorn and cozy up to a movie, of course once done with family outings. There are plenty of big budget projects, with star-studded casts, coming to a theatre near you from Hollywood and our very own Lollywood, this holiday. If you are headed to the theatres and aren?t sure what to watch, we?ve got your back. Here is a list of all the movies releasing on Eid: Yalghaar Based on true events, Yalghaar follows the lives of four young soldiers
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Salman Khan's remarks on marriage will surprise you

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has always been making headlines whether it's about hit and run case or his alleged link-ups. The Dabangg actor who allegedly had an affair with Aishwarya Rai in the past has always maintained his silence whenever he is asked about getting married or in love. When Sallu Bhai was asked about the concept of marriage during an interview with an Indian magazine, he said, "Now, say if someone comes and asks me something straight up, like this whole marriage shit. The
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India´s Modi heads to Washington for ´no frills´ Trump meet

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the US this weekend for his first meeting with President Donald Trump NEW DELHI: India´s leader heads to the US this weekend for his first meeting with President Donald Trump, seeking to build on growing ties between the world´s two largest democracies and move beyond disagreements over climate change. Relations between New Delhi and Washington warmed under Trump´s predecessor Barack Obama as India sought greater foreign investment and trade ties wi
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Facing ruin, India´s ancient glass artists blame the Taj

In this photograph taken on April 12, 2017, an Indian worker packs glass bangles at a factory in Firozabad. Photo AFP FIROZABAD: Hanuman Prasad Garg doesn´t blame rising fuel prices or pressure from cheap knock-offs for the slow demise of the glass industry where Indian artisans have forged bangles for centuries. He blames the Taj Mahal. The ancient glass quarter in Firozabad never recovered after authorities blamed smoke drifting from its furnaces for yellowing the Taj´s magnificent white mar
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Saudi, most Gulf Arabs celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

A man reads the Koran in a mosque during the fasting month of Ramadan, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 29, 2017. Photo: REUTERS DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, and most other Gulf Arab states celebrate the Muslim Eid ul-Fitr feast today to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, regional media said on Saturday. Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will also mark the holy day today, media reports said. On the other hand, the Sultanate of Oman said Monday will be the
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Shawwal moon sighting: Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today

KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee led by Mufti Munibur Rehman would meet on Monday for sighting of the Shawwal moon while the zonal committees will hold meetings at their respective locations, Geo News reported. The meeting would be held at the camp office of the Meteorological Department where evidence of moon sighting would be collected. Muslims throughout the celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on first of Shawwal. According to the Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department, there are visible c
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PM vacationing in London while Pakistan bleeding: Fawad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday that the country is bleeding while Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is enjoying holidays in London. The PTI leader was speaking to media, where he highly criticised the PM for being absent in wake of back-to-back tragedies that have hit the country within a short time. He said that the country is facing administrative and political crisis. The country was hit by one after another tragedy beginning with the suicide attack i
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British lawmakers hit by 'sustained' cyber attack

Britain's parliament was hit by a "sustained and determined" cyber attack on Saturday designed to identify weak email passwords, just over a month after a ransomware worm crippled parts of the country's health service. The House of Commons said it was working with the National Cyber Security Centre to defend parliament's network and was confident it had protected all accounts and systems. "Earlier this morning we discovered unusual activity and evidence of an attempted cyber-attack on our comp
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Radiohead take aim at 'strong and stable' May at Glastonbury

Britain's Radiohead returned to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on Friday, 20 years after a legendary performance at the festival, with a set that mocked Prime Minister Theresa May's election campaign and pulled songs from nearly all of their albums. The band from Oxfordshire, England, first headlined in 1997, one of the wettest years in the festival's history, when they lifted a sodden crowd with music from their album "OK Computer". Featuring songs about alienation, capitalism and modern technol
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Trump wishes Muslims 'warm greetings' for Eid

US President Donald Trump in his office in Trump Tower, New York City, US, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson  WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday sent "warm greetings" to Muslims celebrating the end of Ramazan after his administration broke with the tradition of hosting a White House event to recognise the holy month. "On behalf of the American people, Melania and I send our warm greetings to Muslims as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr," Trump said in a statement. "During this holida
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French President shows game side to support Paris 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron plays tennis with French wheelchair tennis player Michael Jeremiasz (Rear C) during a visit to a site near the Invalides in Paris on June 24, 2017, in a bid to promote the candidacy of the city of Paris for the Summer Olympics Games in 2024. AFP/Pool/Jean-Paul Pelissier  PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron tried his hand at sports including boxing and wheelchair tennis to support Paris' bid to host the 2024 Olympics on Saturday. Paris and Los Angeles are v
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COAS chairs meeting to review security after recent terror attacks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday presided over a high-level security meeting in the backdrop of recent spate of terrorist activities in the country, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The COAS was briefed in detail about the recent incidents and their manifest linkages with terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan operating under the patronage of NDS and Indian covert agency, RAW. The meeting was held a day after three deadly attac
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Ronaldo hits milestone as Portugal sink New Zealand

SAINT PETERSBURG: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 75th international goal as Portugal trounced New Zealand 4-0 in Saint Petersburg on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. The Real Madrid star struck from the penalty spot on 33 minutes to fire the European champions in front before Bernardo Silva turned in a second goal four minutes later. Andre Silva added a third on 80 minutes before Nani completed the rout in stoppage time to ensure Portugal progressed to last four
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UK parliament under cyber-attack

London: British lawmakers on Saturday said they were unable to access their e-mail accounts remotely as parliament´s security team battled against a cyberattack. Liberal Democrat lawmaker Chris Rennard tweeted that there was a "cyber security attack on Westminster; Parliamentary e-mails may not work remotely." A House of Commons spokesman confirmed that "the Houses of Parliament have discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user accounts. "We have systems in place to protect m
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Shawwal moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Muslims in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Japan and European countries will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Sunday after the Shawwal moon was sighted there on Saturday. After the moon sighting, the first of Shawwal will fall on Sunday, June 25, which Muslims across the world celebrate as Eid-ul-Fitr. In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet Sunday for sighting Shawwal moon. It is likely that the entire country will celebrate this Eid on the same day, depending upon the
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