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• UN lauds the role of Pakistan in setting the stage for the Afghan peace process.
• In the United States, the White House says it does not expect the US government shutdown by the end of this month.
• Turkey’s power projection risks military clash in the Mediterranean, former PM says.
• UN chief terms Covid-19 a game-changer for international peace and security.
• Beirut Explosion, Lebanon’s Army Finds 4.35 Tonnes More Explosive Chemicals.
• Over 40 crew members missing after cattle ship capsizes in storm off Japan.
• UN laments ‘blatant’ violations of Libya arms embargo.
• Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that the final decision regarding the opening of educational institutions will be taken on Monday.
• Taiwan Redesigns Passport, Shrinking ‘Republic Of China’.
• Indonesia sees over 3,000 new coronavirus cases for the third successive day.