Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped

ROME (AP) — Israel’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the soccer stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside t… Continue reading Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped

China welcomes Donald Trump`s peace plan to end war in Gaza

“China welcomes and supports all efforts conducive to easing tensions between Palestine and Israel,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during a media briefing in response to inquiries about the new 20-point plan. Continue reading China welcomes Donald Trump`s peace plan to end war in Gaza

PM Modi welcomes Donald Trump`s plan to end Gaza conflict

PM Modi expressed hope that “all concerned will come together behind President Trump`s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace”. Continue reading PM Modi welcomes Donald Trump`s plan to end Gaza conflict

Netanyahu apologises for Qatar strike targeting Hamas as he meets with Trump

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said they have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it is unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. Mr Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a post-war governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory. Continue reading Netanyahu apologises for Qatar strike targeting Hamas as he meets with Trump

Qatar tells US it can convince Hamas to disarm, accept Trump plan

Sources told the Post that Qatar was “capable of persuading Hamas to agree to a deal that includes demilitarization.”. Continue reading Qatar tells US it can convince Hamas to disarm, accept Trump plan

India Clinch Asia Cup But Refuse Trophy From ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi

Speculations were rife in the the build-up to the final that Indian players might not accept the trophy, if they win, from Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, an interior minister of his country, and also known for his anti-India stance. Continue reading India Clinch Asia Cup But Refuse Trophy From ACC Chief Mohsin Naqvi

Pak-Saudi private-public co-operation

P akistan and Saudi Arabia are at a new juncture in their long relationship, based on common faith, mutual trust and a history of solidarity. Saudi financial assistance has been a stabilising influence for Pakistan in times of financial stress. As the two nations confront the evolving. Continue reading Pak-Saudi private-public co-operation

VIDEO: ‘India Calls For End To Hostilities In Ukraine, Gaza,’ Says EAM Jaishankar At UNGA

“Each one of us has the opportunity of contributing to peace and prosperity. In the case of conflicts, especially Ukraine and Gaza, even those not directly involved have felt its impact,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in his address to the General Debate at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Continue reading VIDEO: ‘India Calls For End To Hostilities In Ukraine, Gaza,’ Says EAM Jaishankar At UNGA

Pakistan Defence Minister defends ‘hybrid’ rule, downplays army dominance

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended the country’s “hybrid” governance model in an interview with broadcaster and writer Mehdi Hasan. Continue reading Pakistan Defence Minister defends ‘hybrid’ rule, downplays army dominance