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US election: Trump hesitates on debating Harris as she gains ground

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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a packed Atlanta arena on Tuesday, and teased her competitor Donald Trump for not deciding yet if he’ll join their upcoming debate. “The momentum in this race is shifting,” the Democratic nominee said. “And there are signs Donald Trump is feeling it.” Earlier, the 45th president was eager to debate with Harris; however, he’s deciding on stepping back from his decision, Chicago Tribune reported. “Probably will debate her, but can also make a case for not doing it,” he said. Following Trump’s statement, the Democratic candidate said…

Three martyred as terrorists target police checkpoint in Khyber

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KHYBER: At least two police personnel and a civilian were martyred Wednesday after terrorists targeted a checkpoint in Khyber district’s Charwazagai area, said the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police. Terrorists, according to District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas, launched a gun attack at a police checkpoint on the Pak-Afghan highway near the Landi Kotal Bazar. Those martyred in the attack, as per the police, included Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Alamzeb, while the injured included one policemen and a civilian. Following the attack, the terrorists fled the scene. According to the police, the civilians martyred and injured…

Biden proposes Supreme Court term limits, binding code of conduct

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US President Joe Biden announced plans Monday for urgent reforms to the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, in a bold but long-shot move as he seeks to make a mark in his last six months in power. The 81-year-old Democrat is calling for a constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent ruling backing Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity, according to the White House. The Democrat is also calling for term limits for Supreme Court justices, who currently serve for life, following shock rulings such as the repeal of the nationwide…

Imran Khan endorses GHQ protest call statement despite PTI’s rebuttal

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Despite rebuttal by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan has endorsed his earlier statement that he directed his party works to stage a peaceful protest outside the military’s General Headquarters (GHQ)in Rawalpindi before his arrest last year.  The incarcerated former prime minister had recently admitted to giving a call for a protest outside the GHQ before his arrest on May 9, 2023. The PTI leadership had refuted the media reports about Khan’s admission, claiming that the party founder “didn’t say what is being reported in the media”. “We [categorically] deny…

Harris campaign gains momentum with $200mn raised after Biden’s exit

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Nearly a week after US President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his deputy Kamala Harris as his successor, the Vice President’s campaign has raised USD 200 million, Al Jazeera reported. The campaign announced its latest fundraising total on Sunday, highlighting that 66 per cent of the donations came from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle. Additionally, over 170,000 volunteers have signed up to assist the Harris campaign with phone banking, canvassing, and other voter outreach efforts. “The momentum and energy for Vice President Harris is real —…

BRT project development work prompts closure of roads in Karachi

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KARACHI: Commuters of Karachi’s main University Road must brace themselves for some difficulties on the road as the traffic police of port city announced Monday that two tracks will remain closed for traffic. According to the traffic police, tracks of main University Road from Safura to Samama are closed for traffic.  The closure of these roads comes amid development work that is underway for the Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service which will soon be available for more routes. However, for the convenience of commuters, alternative routes have also been…

New Zealand to apologise after inquiry reveals widespread child abuse

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WELLINGTON: Some 200,000 New Zealanders held in care were abused over decades, a public inquiry has revealed, prompting an apology from the country’s prime minister who vowed reform. The authors of the report described widespread abuse in state care and faith-based institutions as an “unthinkable national catastrophe” that caused “unimaginable harm”. Throughout the six-year investigation, dozens of victims gave harrowing testimony about physical, sexual and mental abuse suffered in orphanages, foster homes, psychiatric hospitals and other institutions. The “Abuse of Care” royal commission found that “of the estimated 655,000 children,…

Five killed, two injured in armed clash between two groups in Karachi’s DHA

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KARACHI: At least five people were killed and two others injured during an armed clash between two groups over an old enmity in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority on Thursday night. According to the details, the armed clash took place between Fahad Bugti group and Ali Haider Bugti group in DHA’s Khayaban-e-Nishat. The deceased and the injured were relatives of slain Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. DIG South Asad Raza said that the reason behind the clash was an “old enmity”. Three people from one group and two from the…

Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to win nomination

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US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday received the support from a majority of Democratic delegates, likely to be enough to win her party’s presidential nomination in the Democratic National Convention next month, as per multiple sources. President Joe Biden on Sunday announced his support for Harris, withdrawing from the race amid questions about his age and health. He, however, has pledged to remain in the office as president until January 20, 2025, when his term ends. A survey by the Associated Press revealed that 2,538 delegates supported Harris, far more than…

Imran made no such statement: PTI on GHQ protest remarks

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has dismissed media reports regarding incarcerated party founder Imran Khan’s alleged “confessional remarks” of admitting calling for protest outside the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi before his May 9 arrest. “[Imran] Khan didn’t say what is being reported in the media […] we [categorically] deny this,” said senior party leader Asad Qaiser while speaking at a talk show on a private news channel. The former National Assembly speaker’s dismissal comes after the PTI founder, while speaking to journalists during a hearing of a case inside Adiala jail, acknowledged he…