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Pakistan issues fresh call for Afghans to leave
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Pakistan issues fresh call for Afghans to leave

Foreign Office insists the ongoing operation targets illegal residents and is not specifically aimed at Afghans

A year after uprising, Bangladesh's youth struggle to find jobs
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A year after uprising, Bangladesh's youth struggle to find jobs

Over half of top government jobs were reserved for designated groups, including women, the disabled, and descendants of 1971 war veterans

HRW slams 'death trap' US-backed aid centers in Gaza
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HRW slams 'death trap' US-backed aid centers in Gaza

HRW says US-backed Israeli forces and contractors have built a flawed, militarized aid system, turning distributions into frequent bloodbaths

US, allies accuse Iran of covert overseas 'kill, kidnap' policy
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US, allies accuse Iran of covert overseas 'kill, kidnap' policy

Joint statement condemns Iranian plots to target individuals in Europe, North America, calling it a breach of sovereignty

Iran president warns Tehran dams may run dry within months
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Iran president warns Tehran dams may run dry within months

Authorities urge residents to install water tanks and pumps to cope with disruptions to supply

India PM Modi faces opposition fury after Trump's 25% tariff threat
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India PM Modi faces opposition fury after Trump's 25% tariff threat

The 25% rate disproportionately targets India, risking talks and straining US ties with a key ally against China

Iran condemns 'malicious' US sanctions targeting oil trade
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Iran condemns 'malicious' US sanctions targeting oil trade

An Iranian official called the sanctions 'a crime against humanity and clear evidence of American enmity toward Iranians'

At least 60 dead in north China following extreme rain, authorities say
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At least 60 dead in north China following extreme rain, authorities say

Heavy rains began a week ago and peaked around Beijing and surrounding provinces on Monday

Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted
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Millions return home as Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

Tsunami warnings lifted from Japan to Chile after one of strongest quakes in decades hits Russia

China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall
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China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall

Beijing's prolonged trade war with the United States remains a major source of strain on its export-heavy economy

Trump's new tariff to impact Indian economy, could reshape bilateral ties
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Trump's new tariff to impact Indian economy, could reshape bilateral ties

U.S. tariffs and Russia-related penalties may disrupt trade talks, threaten the India-U.S. partnership

India secures return of ancient Buddhist gems
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India secures return of ancient Buddhist gems

Piprahwa relics were set for auction in Hong Kong before India secured their return with Godrej's help

US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
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US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

With its 12-meter dish, NISAR will scan nearly all land and ice every 12 days from 464 miles above Earth

Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1
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Trump says US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1

Trump says India, like China, is a top buyer of Russian arms and energy -- "not good" as war in Ukraine continues

Shanghai police bust gang selling counterfeit Labubu toys
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Shanghai police bust gang selling counterfeit Labubu toys

Police raided a warehouse, detaining eight people and the 5,000 toys, complete with forged trademarks and fake anti-counterfeit stickers

India aviation watchdog finds 263 lapses at Indian airlines in annual audit
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India aviation watchdog finds 263 lapses at Indian airlines in annual audit

DGCA said the audits followed ICAO norms and global practices, adding that more findings are normal for airlines with larger fleets

Israeli rights groups break taboo with accusations of genocide
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Israeli rights groups break taboo with accusations of genocide

Two Israeli human rights groups said that Israel is deliberately working to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza through coordinated actions

Qatar, Saudi, and Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule
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Qatar, Saudi, and Egypt join call for Hamas to disarm, give up Gaza rule

France hails Arab-backed UN plan as historic step toward two-state solution and Gaza peace

US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite
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US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Radar satellite NISAR to track Earth’s surface changes with centimeter-level precision

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings

Waves flood Russian port town, hit Japan after strongest quake in Kamchatka region since 1952