Trump warns Israel could lose US support if it annexes West Bank; Vance calls Knesset vote an ‘insult’

Washington: US President Donald Trump warned that Israel could lose crucial backing from the United States if it moves ahead with the annexation of the occupied West Bank. In a Time magazine interview published Thursday, Trump said the consequences would be severe, emphasizing that his previous assurances to Arab countries constrained such a move. “It won’t happen….

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China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach lasting truce

Beijing: China on Thursday welcomed the 48-hour ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan after heavy fighting and called on both countries to reach a comprehensive and lasting truce to resolve their differences. “We noted that Pakistan and Afghanistan decided to implement a temporary ceasefire and will seek a solution through constructive dialogue, which serves the common…

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Pak security forces clash with Afghan Taliban on border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar: Intense fighting broke out once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban along the border between the two countries in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state media reported. According to the state broadcaster PTV News, “Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened unprovoked fire in Kurram. Pakistani Army responded with full…

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Chinese President Xi meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya, calls for stronger security collaboration

Beijing:  Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and called for strengthening of cooperation in a host of sectors, including collaboration in law enforcement and security between the two countries. Xi told Amarasuriya that China is willing to jointly promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with Sri Lanka and…

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