FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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Pakistan, Rwanda Vow to Boost Trade, Defence & Tech Ties
Pakistan and Rwanda vow to boost ties in trade, defense, tech, and diplomacy during FM-level talks in Islamabad.
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US Revokes All Visas for South Sudanese Passport Holders Over Repatriation Issue
US revokes visas for South Sudanese passport holders amid deportation row; rising violence sparks civil war fears.
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‘Khartoum Is Free’ Says Sudan Army Chief al-Burhan
Sudan’s army, led by Gen Burhan, recaptures Khartoum and the presidential palace as RSF fighters retreat. War rages on.
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Expelled South African Ambassador Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns home to a raucous welcome, defiant over US expulsion and Trump’s stance.
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Congo and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire in Surprise Qatar Meeting
DRC’s Tshisekedi and Kagame of Rwanda hold talks in Doha, urging an immediate ceasefire in Congo amid the M23 conflict.
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France, Belgium, U.S. Embassies Targeted in DRC Protests Over M23 Crisis
Protesters in Kinshasa targeted US, France, and Belgium embassies over M23 rebel conflict, sparking international outcry.
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Pakistan, Kenya to Strengthen Trade Relations
Pakistan and Kenya aim to strengthen trade relations, enhance cooperation, and explore new business opportunities.
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COP29 and G20: Defining Global Cooperation Crisis
COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid geopolitical tensions.
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Modi Visit to Nigeria: Indian PM Boosts Security and Economic Ties
Modi visit to Nigeria enhances Indian-Nigerian ties, focusing on security collaboration, economic growth, and new investments.