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Trump says Hormuz concerns will ‘work out just fine,’ Iran war will end after midterms
WASHINGTON, SEP 12: President Donald Trump repeated on Saturday that he believed the war with Iran will end after US midterm elections in November and that oil prices will tumble once it does. “I think very soon. I think it’ll be probably right after the mid-terms. They’re trying to hold out as long as they can to complicate the election. But I think people are wise to it,” Trump told reporters in Dublin. “When that happens, oil prices will come tumbling down.” He also added that everything would “work outRead More
CDA teams clear fallen trees, drain rainwater after Islamabad downpour
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), Environment Wing and Islamabad District Administration promptly cleared fallen trees and branches from roads and drained rainwater following heavy rainfall in the capital last night. The timely measures helped restore traffic flow on affected roads and ensured smooth movement of citizens, according to a statement issued here on Saturday. CDA Sanitation Department teams inspected major roads, intersections, underpasses and rain-affected areas and took immediate steps to drain accumulated water and remove debris. The Environment Wing teams also remained active in clearing fallenRead More
Experts call for more funding for UN human rights system
ISLAMABAD, Sep 12: Experts and former diplomats have called for urgent and sustainable funding for the United Nations human rights system, warning that a lack of resources is weakening efforts to protect people in occupied territories and conflict-hit regions. Speaking at a seminar hosted by the World Muslim Congress on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, the speakers said financial constraints were affecting the ability of the UN human rights mechanisms to monitor violations, document abuses and ensure accountability. The speakers expressed particular concernRead More
South Korea knock Pakistan out of Junior Asia Cup
SEOUL, SEP 12: South Korea booked their place in the final of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup with a convincing 4-1 victory over Pakistan in Friday’s semi-final at the Moqi Training Base. Choi Dohyeon scored twice as South Korea ended Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament and set up a final against India, who beat Malaysia 3-1 in the other semi-final. Pakistan will now face Malaysia in Sunday’s bronze medal match at the same venue, with their hopes of winning the title over. The semi-final began cautiously, with neither sideRead More
US limits air defense time slots for tankers sailing through Hormuz
DNA WASHINGTON: The US has asked tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships traveling at night. Washington has been offering air-based defense since May to ships wanting to sail via a route hugging the Omani coast on the strait’s southern side. That period during which ships would be protected was cut down to two specific time slots daily around the start of September, the FT reported, citing emails sent by the US navalRead More
Japan condemns Houthis attacks on Saudi Arabia
DNA TOKYO: Japan strongly condemned the attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia and reiterated its call on them to refrain from escalating the situation both inside and outside Yemen. “The Houthis’ continued military attacks have resulted in numerous casualties, including among civilians. Japan renews its strong denunciation of the recent series of attacks by the Houthis. Attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, as well as any actions that impede the free and safe navigation of vessels, cannot be tolerated,” Japan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday night.Read More