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Japanese government pledges $3.1M grant for Pakistan’s polio eradication, boosting vaccine campaigns to achieve zero cases by mid-2025.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties.
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The return of Trump fuels trade tensions with tariffs on BRICS nations, challenging global economics and de-dollarization efforts.
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China and Pakistan enhance vocational education through a new project focused on energy-saving and new energy vehicle technologies.
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China and Pakistan to conduct joint counter-terrorism drills, enhancing military ties amid rising security concerns.
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COP29 and G20 spotlight global challenges in climate finance, justice, and governance amid geopolitical tensions.