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South Africa's ambassador

US expels South African envoy amid rising tensions

Characterizing Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool as “a race-baiting politician”, who hates America, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Rasool was “no longer welcome” in the US.

Putin thanks world leaders including Modi, Trump for efforts to address Ukraine conflict

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin thanked the leaders while agreeing to the proposals to cease hostilities and hoped that this would bring long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of this crisis with Ukraine.

Trump warns Putin of ‘devastating’ consequence if he refuses ceasefire deal

President Trump’s warning comes ahead of US officials visit to Russia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

Pakistan’s Jaffar Express attack

Pakistan train siege ends: Army says over 300 hostages rescued, 33 BLA militants and 21 passengers killed

Before the army's announcement, Baloch Liberation Army claimed they had executed 50 hostages and threatened to kill more hostages onboard the Jaffar Express unless Pakistan released political prisoners and activists.

US Education Department to slash workforce by half as Trump pushes to shut down agency

All US government agencies are expected to present large-scale layoff plans by March 12, as part of the next phase of Trump's cost-cutting campaign.

Pakistan train attack

Pakistan train attack: Over 150 hostages rescued after fierce gunfight, 27 BLA militants killed

The rescued passengers onboard Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar include dozens of women and children, who were taken to Mach for medical checks while security forces continue an operation to eliminate the remaining militants and rescue some other civilians, officials said.

Pakistan train attack

Pakistan train attack: BLA militants claim 20 soldiers killed, dozens taken hostage

The Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was ambushed in the remote Bolan district, where armed men forced it to a halt near a narrow, dark passage surrounded by rugged mountains, leaving passengers with virtually no escape, per reports.