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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch weds for fifth time at 93

Shawdesh Desk: Media magnate Rupert Murdoch has married retired marine biologist Elena Zhukova in California, the fifth marriage for the 93-year-old media mogul, a spokesperson said on Sunday. The wedding

Maldives to ban Israelis to protest Gaza war

Shawdeh Desk: The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the luxury tourist hot spot, the office of the president said Sunday, announcing a national rally in

Israel carries on killings as mediators press for truce

Shawdesh Desk: Israel bombarded the Gaza Strip on Sunday as mediators called on both sides to agree to a truce and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. Since Biden

Turkey opposes NATO takes part in Ukraine war

Shawdesh desk: Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday that his country did not want NATO to ‘take part’ in the Ukraine war as other alliance members allow Kyiv to strike Russia

Mexico on brink of electing first woman president

Shawdesh Desk; Mexican voters are expected to make history Sunday by electing their first woman president, a milestone in the crime-plagued country where gender-based violence and discrimination have long been

Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: China defence chief

Shawdesh Desk: Chinese defence minister Dong Jun warned on Sunday that his military was ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence but called for greater exchanges with the United States. The

Imran’s comment on Mujib, Yahya sparks debate

Shawdesh Desk: The Federal Investigation Agency of Pakistan has summoned PTI leaders Gohar and Omar Ayub and party spokesperson Raoof Hasan regarding the ‘misuse’ of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan’s

Gaza pounded after Biden pushes Israeli ceasefire plan

Shawdesh Desk: Israeli forces hammered Rafah in southern Gaza with tanks and artillery Saturday, hours after US President Joe Biden said Israel was offering a new roadmap towards a full