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India's alarm over Chinese spying rocks the surveillance industry

India’s new CCTV rules spark foreign industry pushback over delays, source code demands, and China concerns

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Mango deal sweetens ties between Bangladesh and China

Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh called it “a great pleasure” to witness the historic moment as Bangladesh’s first consignment of premium mangoes departs for China

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Political protests paralyze Bangladesh daily life

Political protests, strikes, and rallies clog Dhaka streets as Bangladesh eyes 2026 elections

Pakistan, Iran agree to keep border open round the clock for pilgrims

To ensure swift issue resolution and better coordination, both sides also agreed to set up a dedicated hotline

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US calls UN criticism of Gaza aid effort 'height of hypocrisy'

State Department spokesperson called it unfortunate that an issue about aid to Gaza has shifted to complaints about style and who is delivering it

Taliban official says jihad abroad forbidden, warns fighters against disobeying leadership

Senior figure says foreign fighting not sanctioned by Taliban; Pakistan, Afghanistan move to improve ties

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Iran president in Oman as nuclear talks progress

Pezeshkian expresses hope for a unified regional stance to promote peace and stability

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Huge explosion at China chemical plant kills five

Chinese media reports that Youdao Chemical produces "low-toxicity" pesticides and employs about 300 workers on its 116-acre site

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US envoy denies Hamas has agreed to his Gaza deal

A Hamas source said they accepted a proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff. Axios, confirmed by Witkoff’s spokesman, reported he denied this

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Bangladesh top court acquits JI leader on death row: lawyer

A.T.M. Azharul Islam was acquitted of crimes against humanity and ordered to be released from custody

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Pakistan says it wants peace with India, ready for talks on all issues including Kashmir

PM Shehbaz said Pakistan is open to talks with India on peace, trade, water, and counterterrorism, but warned any aggression would be met with a strong response

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India’s new CCTV rules spark foreign industry pushback over delays, source code demands, and China concerns

Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents call for stronger regional cooperation and lasting peace at second Trilateral Summit in Lachin alongside Pakistan

Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh called it “a great pleasure” to witness the historic moment as Bangladesh’s first consignment of premium mangoes departs for China

Political protests, strikes, and rallies clog Dhaka streets as Bangladesh eyes 2026 elections

To ensure swift issue resolution and better coordination, both sides also agreed to set up a dedicated hotline

State Department spokesperson called it unfortunate that an issue about aid to Gaza has shifted to complaints about style and who is delivering it

Black and gray smoke rising from the smoldering facility

Conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine and worsening US, China ties result in increased defense spending, says report

Senior figure says foreign fighting not sanctioned by Taliban; Pakistan, Afghanistan move to improve ties

Pezeshkian expresses hope for a unified regional stance to promote peace and stability

Chinese media reports that Youdao Chemical produces "low-toxicity" pesticides and employs about 300 workers on its 116-acre site

The government will sell Canwill, its failed hotel venture, as part of reforms under the IMF bailout

A Hamas source said they accepted a proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff. Axios, confirmed by Witkoff’s spokesman, reported he denied this

A.T.M. Azharul Islam was acquitted of crimes against humanity and ordered to be released from custody

China aims to boost its image and expand markets in Southeast Asia, Gulf region

PM Shehbaz said Pakistan is open to talks with India on peace, trade, water, and counterterrorism, but warned any aggression would be met with a strong response

Marathon talks stretched over 45 sessions involving 38 political parties and 166 recommendations

Parul recently walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, turning heads in a show-stopping dress made entirely of hair.

Liberian-flagged MSC ELSA 3 was carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 containing calcium carbide

A proposal by China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and others passed at the Geneva assembly with 95 votes in favor, 4 against, and 27 abstentions.