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1+ hour, 7+ min ago (397+ words) Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week's coup. Guinea-Bissau's former president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has travelled to the Republic of Congo, the AFP and Associated Press news agencies are reporting, days after he was deposed in a military coup. Califa Soares Cassama, Embalo's chief of staff, confirmed to AP that the former president was in the Congolese capital, Brazzaville. Unnamed Congolese government sources also told AFP that Embalo was in Brazzaville. Embalo had initially sought refuge in neighbouring Senegal after a group of military officers on Wednesday announced that they had taken "full control" of Guinea-Bissau ahead of the release of provisional presidential election results. The true motives for the coup remain unclear, with speculation and conspiracy theories circulating, including that it was carried out with Embalo's blessing. The…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (167+ words) Amu: The US Department of State announced on Saturday that it has immediately paused the issuance of visas to individuals traveling on Afghan passports, citing national security concerns after last week's shooting of two National Guard members near the White House. Human rights groups and international organizations, including the United Nations, have expressed concern overRead More... Amu: The US Department of State announced on Saturday that it has immediately paused the issuance of visas to individuals traveling on Afghan passports, citing national security concerns after last week's shooting of two National Guard members near the White House Human rights groups and international organizations, including the United Nations, have expressed concern over the sweeping nature of the measures Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, warned that an isolated incident should not be used to justify punitive…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (54+ words) Tolo News: Fazl Karim Turkmen, a member of Afghanistan's national weightlifting team, won three valuable bronze medals at the sixth Fajr International Cup in Iran. Click here to read more (external link). Football Arman FC and Sarafan Herat triumph in Saturday ACL matches Arman FC and Sarafan Herat triumph in Saturday ACL matches...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (712+ words) Two people were killed in the strikes on the capital, and a woman died in a combined missile and drone attack on the broader Kyiv region, officials said. Russian drone and missile strikes in and around Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, have killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others, officials said, as Ukrainian representatives travelled to the United States for talks on a renewed push to end the war. "Russia shot dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles and over 500 drones at ordinary homes, the energy grid, and critical infrastructure," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on Saturday. "While everyone is discussing points of peace plans, Russia continues to pursue its "war plan' of two points: to kill and destroy," he added. The Kyiv City Military Administration said two people were killed in the strikes on the capital in…...

2+ hour, 19+ min ago (96+ words) PTI: "The Afghan Taliban will have to reconsider their policy since they are in power. We don't want anything from them; we are ready to do anything, but since their government came to power, our 4,000 officers and soldiers have been killed, and over 20,000 injured. So how can I say that "let us closeRead More... Kabul Says It Is Ready to Respond to Any Violation of Afghanistan's Territory Taliban Graduates "Hundreds of Commandos' As Tensions With Pakistan Peak Pakistan Says Its Forces Are on High Alert for Any Potential Threat from Afghanistan...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (133+ words) Whistleblower Steve Gabavics tells Marc Lamont Hill how the US dismissed Israel's killing of an Al Jazeera journalist. Did the Biden administration help cover up the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Steve Gabavics, a colonel-turned-whistleblower who was sent by the United States Department of State to investigate Abu Akleh's killing in 2022. Gabavics found that Israel intentionally killed Abu Akleh, who was fired at 16 times while wearing a blue vest marked "press, but the State Department labelled her killing "accidental to avoid angering the Israeli government. Gabavics claimed that Abu Akleh is among several American citizens killed by the Israeli military for whom the US has taken no action to hold Israel accountable....

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (257+ words) KARACHI " Amid rumors of visa suspension for Pakistanis, UAE Consul General, HE Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, has issued statement, assuring citizens that the reports are completely fabricated. Consul General said ties between Pakistan and the UAE remain strong and stable, and that Pakistani citizens can continue to obtain UAE visas without any interruption. He added that misleading rumors are being spread by conspiratorial elements seeking to create confusion. He highlighted services available in Pakistan, noting that largest visa center in Asia, located in Karachi, is fully operational, with staff dedicated to serving Pakistani brothers and sisters. He explained that for certain types of visas, advance appointments are required, but all services continue uninterrupted. Consul General reaffirmed that support for medical treatment, educational seminars, and other related services remains fully operational, ensuring that Pakistanis can continue to travel to the UAE…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (254+ words) ISLAMABAD " Nasser Bagh, a green gem located in heart of Lahore, faces constant traffic chaos with nearby universities, bustling Anarkali market, and courts bringing crowds, and finding parking spot in first half of day has become nearly impossible. Lahore Development Authority (LDA) started work on massive underground parking plaza at Nasser Bagh, modeled after the city's iconic Neela Gumbad design. Covering 11 kanals, the two-level basement facility promises space for 256 cars and 510 motorcycles, aiming to tackle traffic woes and provide motorists a secure off-street parking option. The project is being executed by Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA), to cut traffic congestion, harmful vehicle emissions, and improve air quality across the area. Officials highlighted that 123 trees were carefully relocated under the supervision of horticulture experts, a step meant to safeguard the park's greenery during construction. Yet, despite these measures, residents…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago (326+ words) QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti on Saturday inaugurated the province's first-ever Journalist Housing Scheme, announcing a series of initiatives aimed at supporting journalists, particularly the families of martyred media workers and those earning modest incomes. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Bugti highlighted the difficult and often dangerous conditions in which journalists in Balochistan perform their duties. "We are fully aware of the financial challenges faced by media workers," he said, reaffirming the government's commitment to improving their living standards. The chief minister announced that the comprehensive housing project would be completed within a year, after which the keys would be formally handed over to beneficiaries. He directed the Secretary of Communication and Works to begin construction immediately, emphasizing that no compromise would be made on quality. In a particularly notable pledge, Bugti declared that the provincial government would bear…...

4+ hour, 8+ min ago (261+ words) F.P. Report RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army successfully completed Special Forces training for Iraqi Army contingents at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), spanning from 24 September to 29 November 2025. The programme, designed to enhance counter terrorism expertise and operational readiness, brought together troops from both nations in an intensive training environment. A total of [] RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army successfully completed Special Forces training for Iraqi Army contingents at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), spanning from 24 September to 29 November 2025. The programme, designed to enhance counter terrorism expertise and operational readiness, brought together troops from both nations in an intensive training environment. A total of 446 Iraqi trainees formed the third batch to graduate from the course. The graduation ceremony took place on 29 November 2025 and was attended by senior officials of the Pakistan Army alongside military representatives from Iraq. The presence of both delegations underscored…...