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Pakistan's FM urges parties to de-escalate in call with Iranian counterpart

Underscores dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace and stability in the region; reiterates Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing a constructive role in promoting and maintaining regional peace and stability.

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US Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican from South Carolina, is trailed by reporters as he walks to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026.

US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies age 71: Statement

'On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness,' the Republican senator from South Carolina's office said, adding that his 'family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.'

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Qatar's former emir Hamad bin Khalifa dies, Pakistan PM, president express grief

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says, 'Deeply saddened by the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani'; President Zardari expresses deep grief.

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West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

A rare protest against the restrictions was violently dispersed with at least two people killed, according to the United Nations.

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Argentina's players celebrate the 3-1 victory over Switzerland at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Argentina and Switzerland at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on July 11, 2026. (AFP)

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final

Alvarez's curling shot and Martinez's tap-in settled a tense contest after Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring and Dan Ndoye equalized for the Swiss, who had Breel Embolo sent off in the second half.

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Sunday's Tour de France ninth stage shortened due to 'intense heatwave'

Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier welcomed the shortened stage, saying relentless heat above 35C had made staying hydrated and cool a daily battle, while riders continued preparing for punishing mountain conditions.

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England defeat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Middle East Roundup, July 11: IRGC Navy says Strait of Hormuz temporarily closed until further notice

Araghchi says Tehran has upheld the memorandum through “mutual compliance” as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim to reinforce dialogue, restraint and regional peace.

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Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands

China's state media reports that typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall early on Sunday in the eastern province of Zhejiang, where more than 1.7 million people have been evacuated from their homes.

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Music industry launches AI-generated content labels

Several major music industry organizations on Friday unveiled a labeling system for content created with generative artificial intelligence that they would like to see widely adopted

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