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Pakistan sentences man to death for killing TikTok star Sana Yousaf | Gender Equity News | ACTPnews
The verdict against Umar Hayat who killed a teenage influencer in her home ‘is for the entire society’, her father says. A court in Pakistan has sentenced Umar Hayat, 23, to death for murdering a 17-year-old TikTok and Instagram influencer whose killing last year had reignited a debate about women’s safety. Tuesday’s verdict “is a…
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Russia-China ties ‘stabilising’ force in world, Putin says before Xi talks | News | ACTPnews
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is travelling to China for second meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in less than a year. Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed Moscow and Beijing’s deepening ties as a “stabilising” force on the world stage ahead of talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In…
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Will Cuba be forced to accept the US president’s demands? | Show Types News | ACTPnews
Cuba has announced that the country is nearly out of fuel following months of increasing pressure from Washington. The US cut off oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba, then imposed a near total oil blockade. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Together with Cuba’s ageing energy grid, the result was widespread blackouts, supply…
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US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment | Courts News | ACTPnews
Businessman Adani was accused on bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to a secure solar power plant project in India. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 The administration of United States President Donald Trump has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in a case where he is accused…
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Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador | Politics News | ACTPnews
President Zoran Milanovic, a staunch critic of Israel’s war on Gaza, says Israel broke an ‘unwritten rule’ by announcing its ambassador before approval. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve Israel’s new ambassador to Zagreb due to the “policies pursued by the current Israeli authorities”. “The proposed…
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‘Not for sale’: Greenland premier tells US envoy | Donald Trump News | ACTPnews
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says while the meeting was “constructive” nothing “had changed” on the US position Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has told US special envoy Jeff Landry that Greenland is “not for sale”. Landry, who was appointed by President Donald Trump last year to spearhead the…
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Arsenal have one hand on Premier League title after beating Burnley | Football News | ACTPnews
Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai…
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A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections | Elections News | ACTPnews
In the northwest corner of the United States, Oregon has fostered a reputation as a left-wing stronghold. Since the 1980s, the Beaver State has consistently elected Democrats in most of its statewide races. But even in a comfortably blue state like Oregon, the fight to hold onto political power can be competitive. Recommended Stories list…
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US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II | Donald Trump News | ACTPnews
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 The United States has said it will not take part in a joint board for continental defence with Canada, depicting the country as failing to live up to its defence obligations.…
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A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections | Elections News | ACTPnews
Alabama is one of the several states in the United States heading to the polls on Tuesday for primary elections. But this primary season has an unexpected hiccup for voters in the deep-red southern state. Some may have to return to the ballot box in a few months. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of…
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