In a landmark move to enhance bilateral defense relations, Pakistan and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Defence Cooperation during the Latin American
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Canada’s PM Carney says US relationship is over, vows retaliation for auto tariffs, and urges a reimagined economy.
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Pakistan, US discuss counter-terrorism, undocumented migrants, and strategic ties in a high-level meeting in Islamabad.
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US-China trade talks resume as Trump hints at reducing tariffs on Chinese imports in exchange for a TikTok sale to a US firm.
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on cars, escalating the trade war and disrupting global auto prices, supply chains, and production.
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Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
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Trump dismisses fallout from The Atlantic’s report on a Signal chat where top officials discussed bombing Yemen.
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FBI removes $10M bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani amid US-Afghan talks, signaling possible diplomatic engagement.
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U.S. lawmakers introduce the Pakistan Democracy Act, pushing sanctions on Pakistan’s army chief, sparking diplomatic fallout.
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Expelled South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool returns home to a raucous welcome, defiant over US expulsion and Trump’s stance.