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In a significant development, US Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. The move comes amidst escalating tensions in Europe, according to foreign media reports. Iran war plans were briefed to the media by US Secretary of Defense and US Joint Chiefs of Staff. The troop withdrawal process is expected to be completed within 6 to 12 months. It is worth noting that German Chancellor had strongly criticized the US over Iran war plans. In a significant move, OPEC countries have decided to reduce their daily oil production by 1.18 million barrels in response to the United Arab Emirates’ exit from the organization.
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Mnuchin has stated that the US is a major victor in the energy markets. According to the Reuters agency, a US warship was attacked in the region of Sirik, Iran, but all crew members are safe. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief, Admiral Brad Cooper, visited the USS Millie on Friday. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the US has responded to Tehran’s 14-point proposals through Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump was interrupted by a bee while speaking to reporters. The Spanish Foreign Ministry has urged Israel to immediately release Palestinian-Spanish activist Saif Abu Khasekh, who has been detained by Israel on an illegal basis. According to the US Africa Command, the incident occurred on May 2 at Cape Draa, a training area near the Atlantic coast.
Iran has revealed new details about a proposed peace plan sent to the US. German Foreign Minister has stated that Iran should completely give up its nuclear program. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has stated that China, Russia, and Europe are changing their stance against the US, limiting its ability to make decisions.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to promote power grids and electricity trade in the region. According to the statement, the ADB will provide $7 billion for energy and digital projects by 2035.
A flight from Sharjah to Dubai became tense when a male passenger opened the emergency exit door of the plane and jumped out while it was taxiing to the gate. A bomb blast has killed two people in a house in Bristol, UK, at 6 am on Sunday. Pakistan Super League (PSL) Eleven won the final match against Hyderabad Kingsmen, winning the championship for the second time.
Peshawar Zalmi won the title for the second time, eight years after their first victory. In a statement, the team praised the fans for their enthusiastic support and thanked them for making the game a success. The team also announced that they would start the “Project Freedom” initiative in the Middle East in line with local time starting from today.
Peshawar Zalmi’s captain, Shaheen Afridi, was declared the best all-rounder of the league. Sufyan Mehmood, the best bowler of the league, was awarded the Fazal Mahmood Cap. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif in a private meeting.
