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US to close Peshawar Consulate in Pakistan, citing safety concerns for its diplomatic personnel
The U.S. Department of State announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar due to safety concerns for diplomatic personnel and resource management. Diplomatic engagement for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will now be handled by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, while other consulates remain active.
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
A rare hantavirus outbreak sickened passengers and crew on a cruise ship sailing from Argentina. Three people have died, and one is in intensive care. The ship is currently off the coast of West Africa. Health officials are investigating the source of the infections. Evacuations are underway for those needing urgent medical care.
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- Bangladesh sends officials to Pakistan for training
- Donald Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week
- Iran's Abbas Araghchi off to China in first visit since war
- US-Iran ceasefire: Uneasy calm after West Asia truce breach
- Iran Guards vow 'firm response' if ships diverge from declared Hormuz corridor
- Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
- Donald Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529 billion over 10 years: White House
- US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
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Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
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US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
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Donald Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week
- Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
- Donald Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529 billion over 10 years: White House
- US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
- US services activity cools as cost pressures remain: survey
Saudi Arabia
Saudi to focus $925 billion fund on domestic economy under new 5-year plan
- Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum
- World Economic Forum postpones meeting planned in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia says
- Saudi to mark Eid al-Fitr on Friday: state media
- Saudi Arabia reportedly cuts oil output 20% to 8 million bpd amid Iran war
UAE
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source
- UAE introduces new worker housing rules with better facilities, hygiene standards
- UAE announces Eid Al Adha school break from May 25 to 29
- UAE announces increase in fuel prices for May 2026
- Dubai’s real estate has a new driver with a 'golden' touch
Business
Samsung hits $1 trillion valuation, joins TSMC’s elite club as AI chip boom powers record rally
- Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes
- ADB calls for accelerating structural reforms in Asia Pacific
- ADB launches critical minerals financing facility for Asia-Pacific manufacturing
- Energy shock from Iran war delays rate cuts, sets up divergent paths for Fed, ECB and BoJ
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