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Pakistan FM arrives in Bangladesh, marking first top-level visit in 13 years
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Pakistan FM arrives in Bangladesh, marking first top-level visit in 13 years

During his visit, Ishaq Dar will meet Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and top Bangladeshi officials on foreign affairs and commerce.

India says US trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom
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India says US trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom

US trade delegation’s visit to New Delhi (Aug 25–29) canceled, weakening prospects for tariff relief

North Korea says South Korean troops fired warning shots near border
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North Korea says South Korean troops fired warning shots near border

North Korea says DMZ shots could push region into 'uncontrollable phase,' blames U.S.-South drills

Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest-level visit in years
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Pakistan FM heads to Bangladesh, highest-level visit in years

Pakistan and Bangladesh move closer with trade, military talks as India-Bangladesh ties cool

Manager held after young Israelis refused entry to French leisure park
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Manager held after young Israelis refused entry to French leisure park

The 52-year-old manager, without a criminal record, faces up to three years if accused of religious discrimination in service

Five Iran police killed in ambush in southeast
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Five Iran police killed in ambush in southeast

The attackers targeted two police units near the town of Iranshahr

Sri Lanka's former President Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds
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Sri Lanka's former President Wickremesinghe arrested over alleged misuse of state funds

Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating economic crisis from 2019-2024, was investigated for a visit to London

Pakistan woos old rival Bangladesh, as India watches on
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Pakistan woos old rival Bangladesh, as India watches on

Analyst says Pakistan-Bangladesh ties depend on Dhaka moving beyond past animosity

India's top court allows release of picked-up stray dogs in Delhi after sterilization
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India's top court allows release of picked-up stray dogs in Delhi after sterilization

Animal lovers had appealed against the court's order this month to move all stray dogs to shelters

Nvidia CEO in Taipei to visit TSMC, says in talks with US over new China chip
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Nvidia CEO in Taipei to visit TSMC, says in talks with US over new China chip

Nvidia asks Foxconn to halt H20 work as China tensions rise; Huang visits TSMC in Taiwan

Military options for Ukraine discussed by US, European national security advisers
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Military options for Ukraine discussed by US, European national security advisers

Security advisers review Ukraine plans; Trump signals possible U.S. air support, but no troops

India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
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India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile

India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 missile in Odisha, confirming it met all operational and technical parameters

India, Russia agree to boost trade ties after foreign ministers meet in Moscow
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India, Russia agree to boost trade ties after foreign ministers meet in Moscow

Indian goods face additional U.S. tariffs of up to 50%, among the highest imposed by Washington

China calls Pakistan a ‘reliable ally’ as top officials meet in Islamabad
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China calls Pakistan a ‘reliable ally’ as top officials meet in Islamabad

Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi agree to boost CPEC cooperation and work together for regional peace and prosperity

China's top diplomat arrives in Islamabad for strategic talks following India visit
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China's top diplomat arrives in Islamabad for strategic talks following India visit

Chinese FM Wang Yi is in Pakistan for high-level dialogue as India pursues a thaw with Beijing

Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1 million election lottery
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Elon Musk must face lawsuit claiming he ran illegal $1 million election lottery

Musk had argued the promotion wasn’t a lottery because winners were 'selected to earn' the money

Is historically arid Beijing ready for a wetter future?
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Is historically arid Beijing ready for a wetter future?

Recent deadly floods expose how Beijing’s climate defenses lag behind growing risks tied to extreme rainfall

Pakistan, China, Afghanistan pledge stronger ties on security, trade and CPEC expansion
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Pakistan, China, Afghanistan pledge stronger ties on security, trade and CPEC expansion

The three countries also committed to enhanced cooperation in trade, transit, development, health, education, culture, and anti-drug efforts

Russia expects India to keep buying its oil and seeks China-India-Russia talks
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Russia expects India to keep buying its oil and seeks China-India-Russia talks

Russian official predicted India and Russia would find ways to bypass Trump’s new tariffs in their national interests

China, India pledge to resume flights as Beijing's top diplomat wraps up visit
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China, India pledge to resume flights as Beijing's top diplomat wraps up visit

Beijing and New Delhi agreed to advance border talks, resume tourist visas and boost trade