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Pakistan pledges full committment to defence of Saudi Arabia
Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye’s stance on Riyadh’s fight with Houthis following defence pact.
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Asian Games 2026: Dates, venues, sports and a growing accommodation crisis
More than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries will compete at world’s second-largest multisport event.
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As Houthis grab Bab al-Mandeb, US appears willing to watch from sidelines
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
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Why does Canada want to join the Europe-led JEF military partnership?
This is the latest step in Canada’s bid to move closer to Europe amid bitter trade war with the US.
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How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive
In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft.
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US voter opposition to war on Iran grows to new highs: Poll
Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump’s team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
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FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football’s vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino’s resignation.
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Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
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TRANSIT, WEATHER, TRAFFIC: Summer’s final Friday
6:027 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, September 18, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Increasing sunshine expected throughout the day, high in…
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Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections
Russia’s first parliamentary election since the invasion opens with no antiwar party on the ballot.
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