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US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that a deadly blast at a Gaza Strip hospital appeared to be from "an errant rocket fired by a terrorist group," and he pledged support to Israelis and humanitarian assistance to suffering Palestinians. President Biden speaks after meeting with Israeli leaders and families affected by Mideast violence. His remarks come after a Gaza hospital blast. https://t.co/ZD3OmrYfhQ pic.twitter.com/0TBsUsnkXo — CNN International (@cnni) October 18, 2023 Biden travelled to Tel Aviv on a rapid visit to offer staunch US support in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack on Israeli villages and military bases by Gaza-based Palestinian Hamas gunmen who killed 1,400 people and took about 200 hostages. His trip was upended by a deadly explosion at Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital on Tuesday evening. Palestinian officials blamed it on an Israeli air strike. Israel said the blast was caused by a failed rocket launch by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group, which denied ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a widely watched trip aimed at showcasing the trust and "no-limits" partnership between the countries even as the war in Ukraine raged on. In only his second known trip abroad since the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March, Putin and his entourage flew into the Beijing Capital International Airport on Tuesday morning where he was greeted by the Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. It is also the Kremlin chief's first official trip outside of the former Soviet Union this year, after visiting Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, earlier this month. The ICC, which accused Putin of illegally deporting children from Ukraine, obliges the court's 123 member states to arrest Putin and transfer him to The Hague for trial if he sets foot on their territory. Neither Kyrgyzstan nor China are members of the ICC, establis...

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday where both leaders renewed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields, with a particular focus on trade and defence. During the meeting, which was held on the sidelines of Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, both dignitaries emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration across diverse sectors and also delved into discussions regarding regional peace and security. President Putin warmly received PM Kakar before their comprehensive meeting, encompassing topics of bilateral, regional, and international significance. PM Kakar, Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss ways to enhance bilateral, regional cooperation on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum (Beijing) on October 17th, 2023: PHOTO: APP In his opening statement, PM Kakar highlighted the alignment of interests between Pakistan and Russia when it comes to addressing the issue of terrorism. Read More: Puti...

Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday warned against trying to push Palestinian refugees into Egypt or Jordan, adding that the humanitarian situation must to be dealt with inside Gaza and the West Bank. Read also: Gaza aid stuck as Egypt says Israel not cooperating "That is a red line, because I think that is the plan by certain of the usual suspects to try and create de facto issues on the ground. No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt," King Abdullah said at a news conference following a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin. from Latest News, Breaking News & Top News Stories | The Express Tribune https://ift.tt/jDNeWHP

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar called on Kenyan President, Dr William Ruto, during their meeting in China on Tuesday, urging him to expedite the findings of the ongoing investigation into the tragic murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya. Arshad Sharif, a highly regarded journalist and news anchor, lost his life while in Kenya on October 23 last year. "The prime minister respectfully requested President Ruto's support in facilitating the completion of the report by the Special Joint Investigation Team on the case of the late Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif," stated the PM Office in a press release following the meeting. Caretaker Prime Minister’s meeting with President of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto. Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and President Dr. William Ruto of Kenya met on the sidelines of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation being held in Beijing, China. The two… pic.twitter.com/CyOS0KTziZ — Prime Minister's Off...

As Israeli air strikes pounded the Gaza Strip ahead of an expected ground offensive, the enclave's residents were getting more desperate by the hour as water runs out, garbage piles up, explosions flatten homes and hospitals struggle to cope. Desperate to get some drinking water, some people began digging wells in areas adjacent to the sea or were relying on salty tap water from Gaza's only aquifer, which is contaminated with sewage and seawater. Two residents in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, volunteered to fill plastic containers with water to distribute among displaced families. Some residents prayed for an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which has raised fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Palestinians walk past piles of garbage that threaten to spark an environmental catastrophe, amid the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 16, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS They said overnight air strikes were the heaviest i...

The federal government has decreased the price of petrol by Rs40 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs15 in line with fluctuations in global oil prices and appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar. A finance ministry statement said: “Owing to the decreasing trend of petroleum prices in the international market and due to appreciation of Pak Rupee against the USS, the government has decided to revise the existing consumer prices of petroleum products.” After the announcement, the price of petrol has been set at Rs283.38 per litre while HSD is now available at Rs308.18 per litre. The new prices are effective from midnight. Read more: Petrol, diesel witness massive price hikes Petrol is mainly used in motorbikes and cars and is an alternative to compressed natural gas (CNG), especially in Punjab, where locally produced gas is not available at CNG filling stations. HSD is primarily used in agriculture and transport sectors and any reduction in its price may have a positive impa...