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The Ancient Embroidery Tradition That Turns Clothing Into Works of Art

The Ancient Embroidery Tradition That Turns Clothing Into Works of Art

Balochi needlework, known as Balòči gòd dòči, is a distinctive handicraft created by the Baloch people, an ethnic group native to the Balochistan r...
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Afghan Pushback Survivor Files UN Human Rights Claim Against Greece After European Court Rejection

Afghan Pushback Survivor Files UN Human Rights Claim Against Greece After European Court Rejection

A Hazara teenager from Afghanistan, who was subjected to a pushback by Greek coast guards in 2020, has filed a claim with the UN Human Rights Committee against Greece. This action follows the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejection of his case in 2025 due to a lack of evidence, despite the provision of photos, videos, real-time location data, and records from the Turkish Coast Guard and Frontex. The then 15-year-old had arrived at a refugee camp in Samos after fleeing Taliban violence in 2018 and attempting to seek international protection in Iran and Turkey. His asylum requests were ignored, and he was reportedly handcuffed, had his phone and money stolen, and was returned to Turkey on a coast guard boat. He has since been granted refugee status in Europe.
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U.S. Treasury Proposes Expanded Outbound Investment Security Regulations Under COINS Act

U.S. Treasury Proposes Expanded Outbound Investment Security Regulations Under COINS Act

U.S. Treasury Proposes Expanded Outbound Investment Security Regulations Under COINS Act
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Iran is reviewing proposals focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, officials say

Iran is reviewing proposals focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, officials say

Iran is reviewing proposals from Qatar to address differences with the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program
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Analysis-Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it

Analysis-Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it

By Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House. Ordinary Pakistanis see the result differently.
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Crude gains on worries about renewed US attacks on Iran

Crude gains on worries about renewed US attacks on Iran

By Erwin Seba HOUSTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Crude futures edged up late on Friday on renewed fears of further US strikes on Iran as US President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to pursue a peace agreement or destroy what remains of Iran.
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Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

Iran sent nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, senior Iranian official tells Reuters

DUBAI, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Iran has sent the United States a nuclear proposal via Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets Tehran’s seven demands, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday.
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China Increases Diplomatic Efforts in the Gulf Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

China Increases Diplomatic Efforts in the Gulf Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

China is intensifying its diplomatic engagement in the Gulf region, with its Middle East envoy scheduled to visit Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia later this month. This move comes as Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosted Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Beijing, where Xi emphasized that the Gulf should not become an arena for great-power rivalry. Despite China being Oman's largest trade partner, this marks the first visit by an Omani head of state since diplomatic ties were established in 1978. A joint statement from the two leaders called for the resumption of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and for Washington and Tehran to return to their June truce. Concurrently, China's energy regulator has instructed oil and gas majors to expand supply under a 10-year plan, citing ongoing geopolitical instability and the nation's vulnerability to high energy and shipping prices.
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Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

Iran’s top diplomat has spoken with Persian Gulf leaders amid regional tensions over potential U.S. military actions
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Pakistan Prime Minister Orders Coordinated Polio Eradication Plan Amidst Rising Cases

Pakistan Prime Minister Orders Coordinated Polio Eradication Plan Amidst Rising Cases

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal health officials and polio eradication teams to develop a coordinated strategy within a week to combat the rising number of polio cases. This directive follows the report of the ninth wild poliovirus case of 2026, detected in a seven-month-old boy from Khyber district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). Seven of the nine cases this year have been reported from K-P, with the remaining two from Sindh. The Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) has linked the cases in Khyber district to poliovirus strains circulating in Afghanistan, highlighting cross-border transmission as a significant factor. The Prime Minister expressed concern over the latest infections and called for a more effective strategy and intensified efforts to contain the virus, emphasizing that the government cannot afford to lose momentum in its campaign against the crippling disease.
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Oil set for sharp weekly drop after US midterms raise hopes of more Mideast crude exports

Oil set for sharp weekly drop after US midterms raise hopes of more Mideast crude exports

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices were set for a sharp weekly fall after the midterm election losses of US President Donald Trump's Republican Party raised hopes of a de-escalation in the US-Israeli war on Iran, though attacks on vessels in the Middle East continue to provide a
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New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

New wave of bomb hoaxes hits dozens of flights across Europe

(Corrects number of flights affected in Madrid in paragraph 16; Spanish police had originally said two Air Europa departures and four inbound Iberia flights were affected) ROME/WARSAW/EVREUX, France, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Hoax bomb threats disrupted dozens of passenger flights across Europe on Thursday,