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Saudi Arabia’s cafe is giving free coffee to customers who dance

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Riyadh cafe in Saudi Arabia offers free coffee to customers who dance while waiting for their orders, aiming to regain trust after a recent food poisoning incident. The initiative has garnered mixed responses and is featured on social media, showing male and female customers, some in traditional dress, participating. The unique campaign aims to rebuild customer confidence.
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Oil climbs after Iran’s president dies, Saudi king’s health issue

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Oil prices rose following political uncertainty in major oil-producing countries. This was caused by the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's king's health issues, which led to the cancellation of a diplomatic trip. Brent reached $84.39 a barrel, and WTI stood at $80.29, the highest in weeks. OPEC+ is set to meet on June 1.
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More Pakistani students repatriated from violence-hit Bishkek

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Pakistani students repatriated from violence-hit Bishkek as per PM's instructions. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan welcomed them in Islamabad. PM Shehbaz Sharif is closely monitoring situation and ensuring students' safety. The government plans additional flights for their return. Continuous coordination with Kyrgyzstan government for safe repatriation.
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Pakistan, Turkiye agree to increase bilateral trade to $5bn

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Pakistan and Turkiye aim to elevate their bilateral trade to $5 billion following delegation-level talks in Islamabad. The two countries plan to enhance cooperation in defense, investment, banking, and science and technology. Both sides expressed support for each other on core issues and in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing their strong and historical partnership.
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Pakistan’s likely squad for T20 World Cup 2024

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized a 15-member squad, led by skipper Babar Azam, for the T20 World Cup 2024. The squad includes five fast bowlers, four all-rounders, three wicket-keepers, two batsmen, and a spinner. Pacer Haris Rauf has been included, with Hasan Ali, Salman Ali Agha, and Irfan Khan as reserves. The official squad announcement will follow the T20I series against England on May 22. Pakistan is in Group A alongside India, Ireland, Canada, and the USA.
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Slovak PM Fico’s condition ‘very serious’ after assassination attempt

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Slovak PM Fico is in "very serious" but stable condition after being shot five times in an assassination attempt. The incident has sparked concerns about deep political divisions in Slovakia and highlighted the increasingly polarized political climate across Europe. The attack is believed to be politically motivated, leading to international condemnation. The attacker has been apprehended and the country is convening security meetings to address the situation.
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Putin to visit Beijing this week

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing from Thursday to Friday at the invitation of leader Xi Jinping. The visit signifies the growing economic partnership between the two countries, especially amid Western sanctions on Russia. Analysts highlight the increasing dependence of Russia on China and the potential hesitancy of China to jeopardize its relations with the West.
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NASA plans to run trains on moon

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NASA plans to build a lunar railway system, called FLOAT, to provide reliable and efficient payload transport on the moon. The system aims to support sustainable lunar base operations in the 2030s. It will transport lunar soil and materials, with each robot moving at around 1 mph carrying various cargo. NASA also announced new efforts to develop and test moon exploration vehicle models.
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Iran repatriates illegal Afghan immigrants amid terror threat

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Iran repatriates over 1.3 million illegal Afghan immigrants amid increased terror threat. Iranian Interior Minister plans strict measures to prevent future illegal immigration. Pakistan also repatriated 1.7 million Afghan immigrants due to rising terrorist attacks. Evidence shows Afghan soil being used for terrorism against Pakistan, with a video revealing planning of attacks on Pakistan’s security forces.
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Nepali guide dies on Himalayan peak as climbing season begins

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Nepali guide Lakpa Tenji Sherpa, 53, died after summiting Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, marking the first fatality of the spring climbing season. He became unwell during the descent and passed away, highlighting the risks faced by guides and porters in facilitating the dreams of paying climbers on the Himalayas.