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UN Chief reacts to Trump's Gaza remarks, says any form of ethnic cleansing must be avoided

Antonio Guterres, in his first response to Trump’s surprise announcement that came from the White House during a joint press conference with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “In the search for solutions, we must not make the problem worse. It is vital to stay true to the bedrock of international law. It is essential to avoid any form of ethnic cleansing."

Pakistan records sharp rise in terror attacks in January 2025 making it second deadliest month for militants since 2016

Quoting the data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), Dawn reported on Feb 3 that at least 74 militant attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians and 36 militants.

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Trump spurs trade war by slapping tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico to 'protect Americans' from 'illegal aliens and deadly drugs'

Canada retaliates with tariffs on C$155 billion ($107 billion) of US goods, while China calls it a "serious violation" of WTO rules and vows to retaliate. Mexico's response is subdued for now, emphasizing cooperation to combat drug trafficking.

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No survivors in Washington mid-air collision, confirm officials; all 67 declared dead

The rescue operation is now a recovery operation, said DC fire chief John Donnelly, adding the passenger plane was found upside-down in three sections of the waist-deep icy Potomac River, from where 28 bodies have been pulled. The helicopter wreckage has also been found.

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Officials say little hope for survivors in Washington DC plane and chopper crash

Rescuers have so far recovered 28 bodies from the Potomac River out of 67 passengers amid freezing conditions, DC Fire and EMS Chief John A Donnelly said, adding that chances of finding any survivors are extremely slim.

Philippine president proposes deal to China: Halt sea aggression, and US missiles will be withdrawn

The US Army installed the Typhon mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines in April last year to support what the longtime treaty allies described as training for joint combat readiness.

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Passenger aircraft collides with military chopper over Washington area; several feared dead

The mid-air crash, involving a regional jet with 64 souls on board and a Black Hawk helicopter, has triggered a massive search and rescue operation, with no information yet on the number of casualties.