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Russian FM Lavrov confirms discussion on new approach to Ukraine resolution with US Secy State Rubio

Moscow/Washington, July 11 (UNI) Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that he has reached a settlement regarding Ukraine with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with the two parties discussing a new approach to handle the war and bring forth a resolution, which Rubio will later discuss with US President Donald Trump, reports Russian state media TASS.

Confirming the meeting, Lavrov said "Yes, we discussed Ukraine, we confirmed the position that President Putin stated, including once again on July 3 in a conversation with President Trump."
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Trump threatens to invoke Insurrections Act as Minneapolis protests over ICE killing intensify, Democrats urge 'end to occupation'

15 Jan 2026 | 10:41 PM

Minneapolis, Jan 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law that would allow him to deploy troops domestically, as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to roil Minneapolis following two shootings involving federal officers.

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Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM

Ankara, Jan 15 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that discussions have taken place on a possible defence arrangement involving Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but stressed that no agreement has been finalised.

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BNP leader alleges outstanding irregularities in postal ballots, doubts transparency in polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday raised fresh concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, alleging serious irregularities in the preparation, distribution and use of postal ballots.

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Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

15 Jan 2026 | 6:29 PM

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Islami Andolan, led by Charmonai Pir, has withdrawn from the 11-party alliance formed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), reducing the bloc to 10 parties, senior leaders confirmed.

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Pak in talks with US over resuming visa applications

15 Jan 2026 | 5:44 PM

Islamabad/Washington, Jan 15 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday said that it is in contact with US authorities, after Washington decided to suspend immigrant visa processing applications from 75 countries, one of which includes Pakistan, and expressed hope that routine procedures will resume soon.

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