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North Korea said that foreign elite runners had arrived to take part in Sunday’s first Pyongyang Marathon for six years, but did not immediately confirm the race had taken place. The marathon, which was due to have been run on Sunday, is part of celebrations marking the birth of North Korea’s founding leader Kim Il Sung in 1912. “Marathoners of …

The Chinese government has strongly condemned and firmly opposed tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s administration, saying that the actions taken by the United States violate fundamental economic principles and market norms and disregard the balanced outcomes achieved through multilateral trade negotiations, Xinhua reported. The statement by the Chinese government said that these actions ignore the fact that the US has …

Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary visa ban on 14 countries, including Pakistan, ahead of the Hajj 2025 season. The sources say that the visa ban will apply to Umrah, business and family visas, with the restrictions likely to end in mid-June. With the diplomatic sources saying that the Umrah visa holders can enter Saudi Arabia until April 13, other …

US and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, January 30, 2023. – Reuters US actions ignore that it has benefitted from intl trade, says China. China slams US move severely violating World Trade Organisation rules. China to open its doors wider to world no matter how intl situation changes. The Chinese government has strongly condemned and firmly opposed …

Bryson Mattson and Eduardo Lopez from the Indiana Restoration and Cleaning company clean up the storm damages at Prana Play in Carmel, Indiana, US, April 3, 2025. — Reuters 10 people lose their lives in Tennessee. NWS warns of severe flash flooding. Over 100,000 people left without power. WASHINGTON: Violent storms continue to batter the central-eastern United States killing at least 16 …

Senior Bureau Official (SBO) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Eric Meyer is set to reach Pakistan on a three-day visit to advance US interests in the critical minerals sector at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum. Meyer, as per a statement released by the US Department of State, will lead a US delegation in Islamabad from April …

Rubble lies near a damaged building following a strong earthquake in Pyawbwe township, Mandalay, Myanmar, April 4, 2025. – Reuters BANGKOK: Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left …

A farm field can be seen in this undated image. — AFP As President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs took effect this weekend, US farmers hoping for a profit this year instead found themselves facing lower crop prices — and the prospect of ceding more ground in foreign markets. “We’re already getting below break-even at the current time,” said Jim …

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. — Reuters  Response comes after Trump’s threat to bomb Iran if diplomacy fails. US president says he preferred to hold “direct talks” with Iran.  Pezeshkian asks what’s the point of threats if US wants dialogue. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday his country was willing …

Suspended MP Dan Norris — X/votedannorris LONDON: Dan Norris of the UK’s ruling Labour Party has been suspended by the party after his arrest on suspicion of rape and other sexual offences, including alleged crimes dating back to the 2000s. Police said a man in his 60s was arrested on Friday on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl, child …