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UK calls for economic pressure against Maduro, refuses to return Venezuelan gold

Britain has expressed support for economic sanctions against Venezuela amid an ongoing political row in the South American country.

Maduro’s supporters to fight for him no matter what

The supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro say they will fight “tooth and nail” for him, amid speculation that the United States is preparing to invade the Latin American country to overthrow his government in the midst of anti-Maduro protests.

Russia, US make ‘no progress’ in nuclear treaty talks

The United States and Russia have failed to make any progress in negotiations on a landmark Cold War-era arms control treaty, with Washington expected to go ahead with a unilateral withdrawal from the key pact this weekend, a senior Russian diplomat says.

European states set up direct payment channel with Iran: German media

The European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal have finalized a much-awaited transactions channel with Iran aimed at protecting trade ties with Tehran against American sanctions, German media say.

Iran cautions Europe against US attempts to form alliance against Tehran

In Bulgaria, a senior Iranian diplomat cautions Europe against stepped-up attempts by the US to set up a coalition against Tehran, amid Washington’s plans to host an Iran-focused confab in Poland.

Riyadh winds down ‘anti- graft’ campaign amid Khashoggi scandal

After bagging over $100 billion in cash-for-freedom settlements, Saudi Arabia says it has ended the probe of the high-profile figures detained as part of a much-criticized “anti-graft” campaign, as the regime continues to grapple with international pressure over the brutal assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi-led coalition threatens to use ‘force’ in Yemen to drive Houthis out of Hudaydah

The Saudi-led coalition waging war on Yemen has threatened to use “force” to push the country’s Houthi Ansarullah movement to withdraw from the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hudaydah under a UN-brokered ceasefire in the flashpoint area.

US lawmakers working to end Trump support for Saudi war on Yemen

American lawmakers are making stated efforts to end US President Donald Trump’s support for Saudi Arabia’s war on impoverished Yemen.

SBP announces monetary policy, hikes interest rate to 10.25%

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced the monetary policy, increased the interest rate by 25 basis points to 10.25 per cent.

Pakistan conducts another successful launch of ballistic missile 'Nasr'

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan on Thursday conducted another successful launch of short range surface to surface ballistic missile 'Nasr' as part of Army Strategic Forces Command training exercise which included quad salvo on 24 January and single shots on 28 and 31 January 2019, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.

India should stop using anti-Pakistan rhetoric in domestic politics: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday rejected India’s objections over a phone call between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Doctors said I have an enlarged heart, told them I am a big-hearted person: Nawaz

LAHORE: Family members and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders met ousted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif at Kot Lakhpat jail on Thursday.