US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
US and Iran say a deal to end their war could be signed within days, even as US forces downed Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday
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Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
Trump has said an Iran war deal is imminent dozens of times since March. Here is a timeline of his key claims, from late March to June 2026
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Pakistan budget offers tax relief as govt targets 4% economic growth
Kamran Khan says the budget focuses on growth, tax cuts and development spending
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How to get a Trump pardon: Forget the DOJ, call 'Bobby' and other influencers
Reuters reveals how Trump's pardon process now runs on personal networks and influence
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UAE launches Step of Hope program to provide prosthetic limbs to Gaza war victims
UAE has launched Step of Hope, a new program to provide prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to Palestinians injured in the Gaza war
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UAE warns residents of Google Meet scam impersonating ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data
UAE authorities warn of a Google Meet scam where fraudsters impersonate ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data and money
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Pakistan's FY27 budget cuts taxes for salaried class, targets record Rs15.264tn revenue
Pakistan's FY27 budget offers tax relief for salaried workers and property buyers while targeting record FBR revenue of Rs15.264 trillion.
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Pakistan budget 2026-27: Super tax cut, IT relief and new digital levies
Pakistan's federal budget for 2026-27 cuts super tax, extends IT export incentives and introduces withholding tax on digital content creators and influencers
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Mehwish Hayat gets her kicks in Pakistan's first zombie thriller
From Zumba routines to viral outbreaks, the Zombeid star on the role that pushed her to her limits.
May 28, 2026
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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup
South Korea rallied from a goal down to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winner
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Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in World Cup 2026 opener amid three red cards
Mexico defeated nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at the Azteca, with Quinones and Jimenez scoring and three players sent off
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FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off amid high ticket prices and visa controversy
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday as FIFA defends record ticket prices and visa bans overshadow the biggest tournament in history
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Iran media says draft US deal sees release of $24 billion frozen assets
Iran's Mehr news agency has published details of a draft US-Iran deal covering $24bn in frozen assets, a 60-day negotiation window and Strait of Hormuz control
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