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AFP/APP Washington: The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, marking the final act in a campaign dramatically altered by an assassination attempt and the surprising exit of President Joe Biden. After weeks of internal…

AFP/APP Washington: The United States announced on Tuesday that it had invited Sudan's warring sides to hold ceasefire talks in Switzerland next month.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington had invited Sudan's army…

AFP/APP Gaza: The Gaza health ministry, controlled by Hamas, reported that an Israeli military operation in Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of 70 people and injuries to over 200. This follows an evacuation order issued by Israel, which…

AFP/APP Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her presidential campaign on Monday with a forceful personal attack on Donald Trump. Her announcement came amid a dramatic shift in the political landscape following…

AFP/APP Washington: As President Joe Biden returns to the Oval Office this week following a brief recovery period from Covid, he faces the prospect of being one of the lamest of lame ducks in recent history. With his reelection bid…

News Desk Washington: The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders. On July 13, we failed and as director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse, stated US Secret…

AFP/APP Washington: Leading Democrats were quick to hail Joe Biden's legacy on Sunday after the US president's historic decision to end his reelection bid, while Republicans instead demanded his resignation. From former presidents to…

News Desk Islamabad: The Middle East is experiencing severe turmoil following a series of violent events. Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen in retaliation for attacks from Iran-backed militant groups. Despite…

AFP/APP Washington: Microsoft has announced it is taking "mitigation actions" following significant service disruptions affecting its platforms. The company reported that users may experience limited access to various Microsoft 365…

AFP/APP Washington: Former President Donald Trump appears to be adjusting his typically fiery rhetoric in an effort to appeal to a broader, more moderate voter base as the US presidential election approaches. Known for his…