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US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar for Trump

US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar for Trump

Air Force One is seen on the tarmac after US President Joe Biden returned from Pittsburgh to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US March 31, 2021 — Reuters The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new …

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US condemns Khuzdar school bus bombing as ‘unconscionable’

US condemns Khuzdar school bus bombing as ‘unconscionable’

Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Islamabad, Natalie A Baker, addresses an event in Islamabad. — Screengrab via [email protected]/ File The US Embassy in Islamabad strongly condemned the deadly attack on a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, which martyred six people, including four students, and injured dozens more. Terrorists targeted the school bus as it was heading towards the …

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Could Donald Trump Jr run for US president?

Could Donald Trump Jr run for US president?

Donald Trump Jr attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2025. — Reuters United States President Donald Trump’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr said in Qatar on Wednesday that he may run for president one day, adding “that calling is there.” Donald, who is …

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China calls on US to halt development of global missile defense system – SUCH TV

China calls on US to halt development of global missile defense system – SUCH TV

US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” global anti-missile system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. Trump on Tuesday announced $25 billion earmarked for the project, which he said could eventually cost a total of around $175 billion and would be operational in about three years. …

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China urges US to abandon development of global anti-missile system

China urges US to abandon development of global anti-missile system

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025.  US President Donald Trump has announced new details and initial funding for his “Golden Dome” global anti-missile system, with geopolitical rival China accusing Washington on Wednesday of undermining global stability. Trump …

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Donors pledge over $170 million to WHO ahead of US exit

Donors pledge over 0 million to WHO ahead of US exit

A view shows the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025. — Reuters China, Qatar, Switzerland and others pledged over $170 million for the World Health Organization (WHO) at its assembly on Tuesday, the agency said, and countries also accepted higher fees to help offset the expected loss of the US, the top donor, Reuters reported.  …

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COVID boosters now only for high-risk Americans, say US health officials

COVID boosters now only for high-risk Americans, say US health officials

Sister Barbara Sullivan, 84, receives a coronavirus disease vaccine at a vaccination drive for retired nuns at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet independent living centre in Los Angeles, California, US, March 3, 2021. — Reuters The United States will limit routine COVID-19 boosters to people over 65 or those at higher risk of serious illness, while requiring new …

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Pakistan plans US, EU outreach to challenge Indian stance, says minister

Pakistan plans US, EU outreach to challenge Indian stance, says minister

Climate Minister Dr Musadik Masood Malik, speaks with Reuters during an interview in Islamabad on June 11, 2024. — Reuters Bilawal Bhutto to lead high-level peace delegation. Delegation includes former foreign ministers, diplomats. Small, effective team to represent Pakistan: Dr Malik. A high-level diplomatic delegation from Pakistan is set to visit key global capitals, including London, Brussels, Paris, the United …

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US surgeons perform world’s first bladder transplant

US surgeons perform world’s first bladder transplant

Dr Nima Nassiri (left) with patient Oscar Larrainzar (center) and Dr Inderbir Gill (right). — Instagram/@uscurology WASHINGTON: Surgeons at a hospital in Los Angeles, California have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials said. The surgery, performed May 4 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, is a promising development for other patients suffering from serious bladder disorders. …

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