14 newborns die in hospital fire in Islamabad, families say staff abandoned babies
14 infants have died in a fire at a hospital in Pakistan, according to local authorities and media.
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Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran for talks on regional peace
Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, who has taken part in Pakistani mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, is traveling to the Iranian capital, Tehran, in a likely attempt to resume talks.
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Pakistan says raids kill 49 militants in border provinces
Pakistani security forces have carried out raids against militant groups in the country's northwest and southwest, killing a total of 49 militants in recent days, authorities said.
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Heat poses greater risk to over-60s than feared, study finds
People over 60 are exposed to heat-related health risks at significantly lower temperatures than previously thought. With an ageing population and more heat waves, more preparedness is needed, according to a new study.
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Pakistan court orders ex-leader Imran Khan moved from prison to hospital
Pakistan's former leader Imran Khan, who is now in prison, must be urgently moved to a hospital, the country's Supreme Court has ruled.
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Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Cairo over Gaza peace plan
US envoy and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has met with Hamas leaders and spoken with Egypt's president in Cairo.
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First Swedish citizenship test held in social studies, but passing mark still unknown
The first citizenship test in social studies in Sweden was held on Saturday - but the number of correct answers required to pass has not yet been determined. IT engineer Amna Sohail, 38, from Stockholm, was one of the test takers. "I studied as much as I could," she says.
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Expert says Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence pact aims to counter Iranian influence
The new defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia appears set to grow. Egypt is also expected to join. The question is to what extent the countries are prepared to act in defense of one another, says Aras Lindh at FOI.
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