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Traders in PoGB block China trade route for 23 days, demand end to ''illeg
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have blocked the Karakoram Highway for 23 days, halting trade with China. They demand removal of federal taxes, calling them illegal due to the region's disputed status. The protest has gained wide support and severely affected the local economy
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Trump acknowledges "real starvation" in Gaza, vows to increase food aid
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"We're giving money and things," Trump said, adding, "I want to make sure they get the food, every ounce of food."
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Gaza death toll tops 60,000 amid rising famine, malnutrition
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, as famine worsens and aid remains restricted. Al Jazeera reports rising malnutrition, especially among children, with severe health impacts. Despite brief pauses in fighting, Israeli attacks continue, deepening the humanit
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Trump contradicts Netanyahu over "no starvation in Gaza" claims, says "can
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that there was "no starvation in Gaza," delivering a stark rebuttal to the claims made by one of the US's prominent allies in West Asia.
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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 21
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Handala, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had departed from Syracuse, Italy, on July 13, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and symbolically challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza. The group said the vessel was carrying 19 activists and two journalists from Al Jazeera, represent
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J-K: Heavy rainfall in Rajouri district for 3 consecutive days triggers la
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rainfall in Kalakote division of Rajouri district for three consecutive days has triggered landslides, damaging houses and leading to road blockades.
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ED has made serious allegations against Chaitanya Baghel, says Chhattisgar
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"ED has very clearly said that he invested Rs 16.70 Crores in his real estate company and was involved in a discrepancy of Rs 1000 Crores. Do not try to hide behind Adani when it comes to a corruption case. They did this economic blockade against the son's arrest. He has serious allegations
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Traders detained as tax protest shuts down Pak-China border
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan protested against taxes at the Pakistan-China border, blocking the Karakoram Highway and closing Sost Dry Port. Authorities detained several traders as talks continued to resolve the situation, with tourists stranded and tensions rising between traders and the loc
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Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza as hospitals struggle under block
Updated : 8 months ago IST
At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, Al Jazeera reported, as hospitals struggle without power or supplies. Attacks hit displaced civilians, including children, while doctors are forced to choose who to treat. Israel also faced backlash after bombing Gaza's onl
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Power cut punishment: Pakistan's Karachi utilities show no regard for law-
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Residents of Punjab Colony in Karachi protested severe power and water cuts, blocking roads for hours after K-Electric disconnected supply to 80 flats. The protest ended only after officials promised restoration. Locals accused K-Electric of unfair treatment and ongoing neglect, despite r
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Uttarakhand: Traffic resumes on Badrinath National Highway after debris cl
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Traffic movement on the Badrinath National Highway resumed after a temporary blockade caused by debris near Nandprayag and Umatta areas were cleared by authorities on Monday morning.
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Pakistan: Sit-in protest continues in Balochistan against economic exploit
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sit-in protest continued for the fourth day in Balochistan against the blockade of Abdohi border, as reported by leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Sunday.
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