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Taliban say US has lifted $10 million reward for info on Sirajuddin Haqqani
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Taliban say US has lifted $10 million reward for info on Sirajuddin Haqqani

Taliban interior minister made first public appearance in March 2022 after years of avoiding cameras

Chinese premier calls for 'dialogue' as US senator visits Beijing
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Chinese premier calls for 'dialogue' as US senator visits Beijing

Montana Senator Daines meets with Chinese officials alongside CEOs of FedEx, Pfizer, and Qualcomm

Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu pending trial
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Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu pending trial

Mayor Imamoglu denied charges, calling them 'unimaginable accusations and slanders'

Vast crowds rally in Istanbul in support of arrested mayor
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Vast crowds rally in Istanbul in support of arrested mayor

Demonstrations spread to 55 of Turkey's 81 provinces

Putin not a 'bad guy,' Trump envoy says
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Putin not a 'bad guy,' Trump envoy says

White House envoy Steve Witkoff has described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “great” and “trustworthy” leader, revealing that Putin prayed for Donald Trump after the former president was shot at a campaign rally last year.

Witkoff, who held extended talks with Putin in Moscow last week, said their discussions focused on finding a path to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Pro-Trump senator meets China’s economy tsar amid trade tensions
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Pro-Trump senator meets China’s economy tsar amid trade tensions

Senator Daines calls for action on fentanyl and the U.S.-China trade deficit

Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss trade, transit, and refugee issues in Kabul
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Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss trade, transit, and refugee issues in Kabul

Pakistan’s envoy vows to ease visa procedures for Afghan travelers and resolve transit issues

Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says
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Turkey detains 343 people over protests against Istanbul mayor’s detention, interior ministry says

Demonstrations took place in more than a dozen cities including Istanbul and Ankara

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'
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Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

Deep divisions remain on issues such as North Korea, Taiwan, and Russia's conflict with Ukraine

Court injunction halts NewJeans' independent projects
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South Korea court blocks K-pop group

The decision marks the latest twist in a long-running dispute between the stars and their label that has gripped fans

US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China teapot refinery
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US slaps Iran-related sanctions on oil tankers, China teapot refinery

Washington targets Chinese refinery and vessels supplying Iranian crude oil in fresh Iran-related sanctions

Iran FM says Trump's nuclear talks letter 'more of a threat'
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Iran FM says Trump's nuclear talks letter 'more of a threat'

Iran's foreign minister says Trump’s letter on nuclear talks contained more threats than opportunities, vows to respond soon

South Asian nations struggling in 2025 global happiness rankings
India

South Asian nations struggling in 2025 global happiness rankings

Afghanistan records lowest life satisfaction score ever at 1.36 out of 10

India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China
China

India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China

India has handed out fewer than 1,000 medical visas each working day, down from a figure of 5,000 to 7,000

Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire
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Putin agrees to 30-day halt on energy facility strikes but no full Ukraine ceasefire

Putin raises concerns about temporary ceasefire allowing Ukraine to rearm and mobilize more soldiers

Bangladesh arrests notorious Rohingya militant leader
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Bangladesh arrests notorious Rohingya militant leader

The arrest follows growing concerns over the dire conditions in Rohingya camps

Bangladesh rebukes US spy chief over religious violence remarks
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Bangladesh rebukes US spy chief over religious violence remarks

Bangladesh denies accusations of failing to protect its minority Hindu citizens

Nine injured in India religious clashes over emperor's tomb
India

Nine injured in India religious clashes over emperor's tomb

Protesters set fire to a photo of Aurangzeb, leading to clashes, vehicle torching, and injuries to police and civilians

China says military exercises near Taiwan punishment for 'separatism'
China

China says military exercises near Taiwan punishment for 'separatism'

Beijing deployed 54 warplanes including J-10 jets during Monday's drills, with many crossing the Taiwan Strait median line

WHO says 80% of Afghanistan operations risk shutdown by June
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WHO says 80% of Afghanistan operations risk shutdown by June

Funding crisis could close 80% of WHO-backed health services in Afghanistan, putting millions at risk