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Story highlights "An Israeli spy has been arrested in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province ... also other spies, who were in contact with several countries’ intelligence services have been arrested as well," it quoted an Intelligence Ministry official as saying Iran has arrested an ‘Israeli spy’ and a number of other people, who were in contact with foreign intelligence services, Iranian state media reported on Monday, without giving the nationality of those arrested. "An Israeli spy has bee...

NEWSFLASH: Border Security is Still More Important than Mass Amnesty for Americans Basic concepts such as national integrity remain key issues for voters. According to a Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 likely US voters, roughly 62% responded that “gaining control of the border” is more important than giving amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. This comes at a time when the US is facing a veritable crisis at its Southern border, with hundreds of thousands of migrants piling up at the borde...

Immigration, a public charge, and tax tyranny! On January 25th, 2020, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Trump Administration’s “public charge” rule, allowing it to take effect. The rule, designed to protect American taxpayers from having to finance the economic needs of millions of immigrants flooding into the United States made it more difficult for them to acquire a green card and permanent residency should they use, or were found likely to use, taxpayer financed ben...

Editorial: Virus-like fever of political prickliness spreading around 5 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read The pandemic and vaccine blitz have set off a chain of disputes between countries. Photo / AP The pandemic and vaccine blitz have set off a chain of disputes between countries. Photo / AP NZ Herald Even as the coronavirus pandemic has stalled life in many places, theres been sharp movement in foreign affairs, with relations between various countries taking a dive. A virus-like...

Govt waives taxes on foreign loans Cabinet writes-off income tax on over $3b worth loans lent during past one year In the past two months, the federal cabinet has exempted taxes on $5.5b worth of foreign borrowings, including $2.5b Euro-bonds. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has waived income tax on profits that foreign commercial banks are earning on over $3 billion worth of loans that they lent to Pakistan during the past one year. The government has obtained these loans to retain...

Addressing a briefing on Friday, Ministry spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the broad agenda of discussions will include bilateral ties with particular focus on economic cooperation between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.

Addressing a briefing on Friday, Ministry spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the broad agenda of discussions will include bilateral ties with particular focus on economic cooperation between the two countries, reports Xinhua news agency.

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Brussels, April 3 (IANS) The parties to the Iran nuclear deal will convene in Vienna next week to discuss the possibility of lifting sanctions on Tehran, as well as the countrys responsibility for further implementing the agreement, the European Union (EU) said in a statement. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will...

Russian foreign minister due on 6th Top Story April 2, 2021 ISLAMABAD: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be visiting Pakistan on April 6-7 where he will be holding talks with his counterpart Shah Mehmood Quershi. The announcement was made on Twitter by the Russian Foreign Office. “Talks will discuss bilateral ties, including economic cooperation and counterterrorism,” the Russian Foreign Office announced. Sergey Lavrov before reaching Islamabad will be in New Delhi on April 5-6 ...

Security Alert: Berlin (Germany), Ongoing Security Situation at Main Embassy Chancery Building at Pariser Platz 2 The U.S. Embassy in Berlin advises U.S. citizens that due to an ongoing security situation, all Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the area around the main Embassy Chancery building at Pariser Platz 2. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid the immediate vicinity of the Embassy until further notice. U.S. citizens in Berlin are urged to review personal security plans; remain awar...