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Indian travel firms report drop in Turkey bookings over Pakistan support

Travel agents report a 60% drop in Indian bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past week, with cancellations up 250%

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Two more Pakistani soldiers die of wounds, military toll hits 13 in India clash

The latest fatalities include one soldier each from the Pakistan Army and Air Force, while the civilian death toll stands at 40

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Pakistan military gets social media boost after India flare-up

Much of the military’s renewed praise, despite past political criticism, is driven by young Pakistanis online

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Iran rejects Trump's negative portrayal of its regional role

Iran's foreign minister called the May 11 Iran-U.S. talks "difficult," urging the U.S. to adopt "more realistic positions" on enrichment after understanding Iran's core stance

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Pakistan expels Indian diplomat in tit-for-tat move amid fragile post-war ceasefire

Islamabad says Indian High Commission official engaged in "incompatible activities"; told to leave in 24 hours

India

India approves more Russian insurers to provide marine cover

Russian entities are not members of the International Group of P&I Clubs, which insures most of the world’s tankers against personal injury and environmental liability

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Why the US stepped in for India-Pakistan ceasefire and what it means for future crisis diplomacy

Seasoned diplomat argues the U.S. intervened after seeing India struggle to contain Pakistan, though another expert offers a different perspective

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US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

The latest sanctions target three Iranian nationals and an entity linked to Tehran’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research

India

Terror and talks can’t go together—just like blood and water, Modi tells Pakistan

Modi vowed precise and decisive action against terror groups operating under the shield of 'nuclear blackmail'

India

Pakistan, India military operations chiefs hold talks

Both DGMOs discussed ceasefire, but trade curbs and border closures remain, Indian media reports citing sources

India

Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more

Studies show that the heat-emitting motors inside air conditioners can contribute to urban temperature rises by as much as one degree Celsius

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Bangladesh investigators say ousted PM behind deadly crackdown

Up to 1,400 people died in July 2024 during the brutal campaign to silence the opposition

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Indian army says talks with Pakistan's military operations chief delayed

The Indian army says both sides' director generals of military operations would speak by telephone in the evening (0630 GMT), a delay from an initial timing of noon, but gave no reason

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Indian travel firms report drop in Turkey bookings over Pakistan support

Travel agents report a 60% drop in Indian bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey over the past week, with cancellations up 250%

Two more Pakistani soldiers die of wounds, military toll hits 13 in India clash

The latest fatalities include one soldier each from the Pakistan Army and Air Force, while the civilian death toll stands at 40

Iran rejects Trump's negative portrayal of its regional role

Iran's foreign minister called the May 11 Iran-U.S. talks "difficult," urging the U.S. to adopt "more realistic positions" on enrichment after understanding Iran's core stance

Kabul says ready for 'dialogue' with US on Afghan refugees

Washington announces expiration of temporary protected status (TPS) for Afghanistan, citing improved security in the country

How India and Pakistan pulled back from the brink with US-brokered ceasefire

U.S. intervention, including calls from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, helped broker a ceasefire

China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown

Donald Trump says Washington now has the blueprint for a "very, very strong" trade deal with China

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat in tit-for-tat move amid fragile post-war ceasefire

Islamabad says Indian High Commission official engaged in "incompatible activities"; told to leave in 24 hours

US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

The latest sanctions target three Iranian nationals and an entity linked to Tehran’s Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research

China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: report

Last month the American aircraft maker confirmed that Chinese airlines had stopped accepting delivery of new planes

Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s party barred from election

Move follows interim government ban on Awami League over security threat

Terror and talks can’t go together—just like blood and water, Modi tells Pakistan

Modi vowed precise and decisive action against terror groups operating under the shield of 'nuclear blackmail'

Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many more

Studies show that the heat-emitting motors inside air conditioners can contribute to urban temperature rises by as much as one degree Celsius

Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas

Local reports said six of around 35 bombed villages in Uri were declared safe on Monday for residents to return

Indian stocks surge as ceasefire and US-China trade deal boost investor confidence

Pharmaceutical shares decline amid concerns over new US drug pricing policy

Bangladesh investigators say ousted PM behind deadly crackdown

Up to 1,400 people died in July 2024 during the brutal campaign to silence the opposition

Indian army says talks with Pakistan's military operations chief delayed

The Indian army says both sides' director generals of military operations would speak by telephone in the evening (0630 GMT), a delay from an initial timing of noon, but gave no reason