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PM Imran Khan says opposition leaders didn’t let country prosper

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that those who have gotten together (opposition) in the name of saving democracy, did not let the country prosper.

Ramzan Sehri, Iftar timings for Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar – May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019: Sehr and Iftar timings for Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar

Armenian PM announces clean-up of judiciary

Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan has announced sweeping judiciary reforms as protesters blockaded court buildings in Yerevan, heeding his call for a demonstration against judges he accuses of political bias.

Russia repels missile attack by militants on its main airbase in Syria’s Latakia

The Russian Defense Ministry says its surface-to-air missile systems have managed to foil an attack by militants from the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist group, formerly known as al-Nusra Front, on its main air base in Syria's western coastal province of Latakia.

Zarif to Trump: Never threaten an Iranian, try respect

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned US President Donald Trump to avoid threatening Iranians, advising him to try respect as it is the only approach to the Iranian nation, which may bear fruit.

Palestinian cabinet not consulted on US-led Bahrain summit, PM says

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says his government has not been consulted about an economic conference that the United Stated will hold in Bahrain next month.

Saudi Arabia playing 'Trojan horse' for US amid tensions: Al Akhbar

Saudi Arabia is fanning the flames of war between Iran and the US while both countries are against a confrontation, a Lebanese newspaper has said, accusing Riyadh of playing America's "Trojan horse."

UK families on belt-tightening spree amid Brexit fears: Survey

British households turned more downbeat about their finances in May, according to a survey that hinted at weakness in the consumer economy which has been one of the bright spots for Britain during the Brexit ructions.

Swedish prosecutor files formal request for Assange arrest over rape allegation

Swedish prosecutors have filed a request for the detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a week after reopening a case on a rape allegation against him.

Satellite images show major damage to Saudi oil sites as Yemen vows to attack 300 targets

Satellite imagery has revealed the extent of damage to Saudi Arabia's oil facilities caused by Yemen's drone strikes last Tuesday, which forced the kingdom to temporarily stop oil flow in a major pipeline.

Trump says China’s 'getting totally killed with tariffs'

US President Donald Trump boasts about how his raised tariffs on Chinese imports are hurting China, while rewarding his own country in terms of economic dividends.

Road accident kills two, injures five in Attock

Two people lost their lives and five others sustained injuries on Sunday as a passenger van and an oil tanker collided near Fateh Jung, Attock.