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Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting
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Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting

Greenland and Denmark reject sale threats, urging allies to handle security

Iran warned regional states of strikes on US bases if attacked, official says
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Iran warned regional states of strikes on US bases if attacked, official says

Trump has decided to intervene, though the exact scope and timing remain unclear, says Israeli official.

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
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Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

US bans cybersecurity software from VMware, Palo Alto, Fortinet; Israel’s Check Point also affected

'Brothers' reunited? Pakistan and Bangladesh chart a new military course
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'Brothers' reunited? Pakistan and Bangladesh chart a new military course

Decades of mistrust give way as Bangladesh and Pakistan cautiously explore a new strategic chapter

China's trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
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China's trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs

China recorded monthly trade surpluses exceeding $100 billion seven times last year

India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people
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India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people

Officials said drone-assisted teams are searching dense forests, including a national reserve in neighbouring Odisha

Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'
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Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'

Russia denounces US threats to Iran as ‘unacceptable’ and warns against external interference

Iran's main trade partners at risk of Trump tariff threat
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Iran's main trade partners at risk of Trump tariff threat

Over a quarter of Iran’s trade is with China, totaling about $32.5 billion

At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UN
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UN

Gaza health officials report 165 children among 442 killed during ceasefire

Air India facing UK lawsuit from estates of some deceased in 2025 plane crash
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Air India facing UK lawsuit from estates of some deceased in 2025 plane crash

Separately, families of four crash victims sue Boeing in the US over faulty fuel switches

Aleppo clashes seek to wreck Turkey peace deal: PKK statement
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Aleppo clashes seek to wreck Turkey peace deal: PKK statement

PKK says it upheld peace process, urges Turkey's ruling party to avoid sabotage

Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital
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Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Indian capital

Afghanistan’s Taliban appoint charge d’affaires in Delhi as India quietly expands ties with Kabul shift

Pakistan eases Afghan border closure to bring home stranded students
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Pakistan eases Afghan border closure to bring home stranded students

Families welcome returning students and call on authorities to prevent future travel disruptions

Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cyclone
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Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cyclone

Sri Lankan minister says China’s help sought to rebuild roads, railways and bridges

Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says ready for war but also dialogue
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Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says ready for war but also dialogue

Trump has warned Iran's leaders that the United States would attack if security forces open fire on protesters

Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO
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Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO

ISRO said the rocket flew normally for most of the mission before an unexpected disturbance caused it to deviate from its path

India to be invited to join US-led AI initiative
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India to be invited to join US-led AI initiative

Ambassador says India and the United States must work closely from the outset as the world adopts new technologies

Bangladesh detains 53 ARSA rebels, issues Myanmar border alert
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Bangladesh detains 53 ARSA rebels, issues Myanmar border alert

Bangladesh military officials say heavy fighting is ongoing across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state

With Venezuela raid, US tells China to keep away from the Americas
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With Venezuela raid, US tells China to keep away from the Americas

Trump's China policy includes both concessions and assertive new stances

Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks
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Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks

Iranian president accuses U.S. and Israel of ordering riots