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Syrians, Iraqis defeated Daesh, not Americans: Iran’s Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the victory over the Daesh terrorist group in Iraq and Syria was the result of endeavors by the two nations themselves and the United States played no role in defeating the outfit.

EU ready to discuss new Brexit deal if UK changes ‘red lines’

The European Union told Britain it could have a different kind of Brexit deal after its parliament overwhelmingly rejected the one negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May — but only if London changes its key demands.

Abbas raps Israeli occupation as Palestine takes over G77 chairmanship

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has denounced Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories, as he assumes the chairmanship of the largest bloc of countries at the United Nations.

Security Council due to vote on Yemen observer mission

The UN Security Council (UNSC) is scheduled to vote on a six-month observer mission tasked with monitoring a ceasefire in Yemen’s Hudaydah and oversee a pullback of rival forces from the lifeline port city.

Russia, Kurdish militants reject US-proposed ‘security zone’ under Turkish control

US-backed Kurdish militants have rejected Washington’s proposal for the establishment of a “security zone” under Turkish control along the Syrian side of the two countries’ border, saying it infringes on the sovereignty of the Arab country.

Supreme Court orders registration of Christian marriages

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered the relevant authorities to register Christian marriages in the country.

CJP did not order removal of Bilawal’s name from ECL: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi while airing his views in the National Assembly on Wednesday said that the chief justice did not order removal of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s name from the Exit Control List.

It's never too late to quit smoking before lung surgery

Smokers who’ll be having surgery for lung cancer should quit smoking before the operation, and the sooner the better, a new study shows.

IHC accepts plea for early hearing of PM Imran's disqualification petition

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday accepted a plea for the early hearing of a petition seeking Prime Minister Imran Khan’s disqualification.

US woman deported from Islamabad airport

ISLAMABAD: An American woman, Sonia Sita Perez, who arrived in the federal capital without a visa was deported on Wednesday.

SC suggests media advertisements for recovery of nalain-e-pak

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday suggested an advertisement campaign on media for recovery of nalain-e-pak, the shoes attributed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) which were reported stolen from Lahore's Badshahi Mosque in 2002.

YouTube clarifies rules on pranks as risky memes rage

YouTube on Tuesday clarified rules against posting videos of dangerous pranks, as risky "challenges" prompt people to video themselves doing things like biting into laundry soap or driving blindfolded.