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1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (218+ words) The International Monetary Fund has reportedly suggested raising the standard General Sales Tax (GST) rate from the existing 18% to 19%. According to media reports, Pakistani authorities have opposed the suggestion, arguing that an increase in GST would intensify inflationary pressures and…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (237+ words) The rapid spread of the Ebola virus has created an "extremely alarming" situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Doctors Without Borders" deputy director, Dr Alan Gonzalez, said that such a high number of infections had never been recorded in…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago  (165+ words) Qatar has opposed the idea of imposing a permanent transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, though it remains open to discussing a temporary charge if it helps resume navigation through the vital maritime route. Speaking at…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (134+ words) JERUSALEM (AFP): Israel's military said on Sunday its forces were advancing in Lebanon as part of expanded ground operations to strengthen its military position in the south of the country where it is fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "A significant number…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (180+ words) SINGAPORE (Reuters): "Japanese defense minister Koizumi Shinjir" denied accusations of "new militarism" in a speech delivered "at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats. "Think about it. There's a country that has a…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (219+ words) WASHINGTON (AFP): President Donald Trump has sought to change several terms of a proposal to end the Middle East war, US media reported Saturday (May 30), as a finalised deal remains elusive among the parties. The New York Times reported Trump's…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (801+ words) BUDAPEST (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain claimed back-to-back Champions League triumphs with a 4-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot....

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (224+ words) SINGAPORE (AFP): Australia and the United States announced Saturday the nations will "streamline" the AUKUS agreement regarding its purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, which will no longer include any new vessels. The two nations met at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings…...

10+ hour, 36+ min ago  (232+ words) In a statement, Ashrafi said the success of this year's Hajj reflected the Saudi leadership's unwavering commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and the millions of pilgrims who travel annually to the holy sites from around the world. He…...

10+ hour, 31+ min ago  (511+ words) US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still...