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WASHINGTON – Former U.S. President Donald Trump may meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, a senior U.S. official revealed on Thursday, signaling a potential major shift in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. The unnamed official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that informal...

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Israeli Military Chief Opposes Gaza War Expansion, Increasing Pressure on Netanyahu

TEL AVIV – Israel’s top military leader, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has reportedly voiced opposition to expanding the ongoing military campaign in Gaza, further intensifying internal pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to senior Israeli officials and leaked defense briefings, Halevi has raised concerns about the risks of broadening the Gaza offensive — including...

Pakistan

Schools Extend Summer Vacations Across Pakistan Until August 31

ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Education has announced that all public and private schools across Pakistan will remain closed until August 31, extending the summer vacation period due to the ongoing extreme heatwave affecting large parts of the country. The decision, confirmed on Thursday, comes after strong recommendations from provincial education departments and health officials,...