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India to Acquire 26 Rafale Jets in $7.4B Deal from France
India signs $7.4 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets to boost naval defense and modernize military.
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India signs $7.4 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale fighter jets to boost naval defense and modernize military.
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Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen ties through new agreements, boosting trade, energy, and transport cooperation.
![ICJ hears case on Israel's obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ap25118301840469.webp)
ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.
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Pakistan updates Bangladesh on rising India-Pakistan tensions, Kashmir attack, and bilateral talks during Dhaka meeting.
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Remittances boost forex reserves of Bangladesh to $27B, with $21.77B received in FY25 and March hitting a record $3.29B.
![Pakistan vows to protect its water share under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after India’s unilateral suspension sparks crisis. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1278134-induswater-1482988315.webp)
Pakistan vows to protect its water share under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after India’s unilateral suspension sparks crisis.
![Pakistan's defense minister warns of imminent Indian incursion as global calls for de-escalation intensify. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/290712258be9072.webp)
Pakistan’s defense minister warns of imminent Indian incursion as global calls for de-escalation intensify.
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Pakistan begins 2025 Hajj flights with 442 pilgrims to Madinah under Makkah Route; over 89,000 to travel in total.
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Pakistan aims to boost $50M date palm exports with UAE help; scientist honored for tissue culture innovation.
![Pakistan army kills 71 militants in 3 days near Afghan border amid rising regional tensions and cross-border infiltration. [Image via AFP/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/4596718-1611734918.webp)
Pakistan army kills 71 militants in 3 days near Afghan border amid rising regional tensions and cross-border infiltration.