Pakistan is a “phenomenal partner,” says US General Kurilla, crediting Islamabad for big wins against ISIS-K and Al-Qaeda in joint counterterror ops.
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US and Pakistan Collaborate to Expand Crypto Economy with WLF-Pakistan Crypto Council Deal
WLF signs a deal with Pakistan’s Crypto Council to boost blockchain, stablecoin adoption, and DeFi in the country.
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FBI Confirms Zahran Hashim as Mastermind of Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Attacks
FBI confirms Zahran Hashim as mastermind of 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings in affidavit detailing ISIS links.
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US Vice President JD Vance Arrives in India Amid Looming Tariff Threat
US Vice President JD Vance visits India to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and strengthen the US-India strategic partnership.
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Harvard Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over $2.2 Billion Funding Cuts
Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration over $2bn funding freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
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Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb Meets Deloitte, IFC at IMF Spring Meetings, Seeks Investment in Reko Diq Project
Pakistani Finance Minister Aurangzeb discusses energy, reforms, and critical minerals with Deloitte and IFC at WB/IMF meetings.
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Afghan Refugees in U.S. Given Seven-Day Notice to Depart
U.S. gives Afghan refugees with TPS a seven-day deadline to leave, sparking concerns over safety amid ongoing crisis.
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Trump Administration Says Harvard May Lose Ability To Enroll Foreign Students
US threatens Harvard with foreign student ban and funding cuts over refusal to meet White House antisemitism demands.
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China Responds to Trump’s 245% Tariffs, Calls It a “Tariff Numbers Game”
China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
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Iran Opposes US Proposal to Move Uranium Stockpile to Russia
Iran resists US push to transfer uranium abroad as Muscat talks stall; Rome set to host next round amid rising tensions.