After more than 65,000 deaths and Gaza’s collapse into famine and ruin, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized Palestine. Their move breaks decades of Western policy consensus, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict, but with strict conditions and fierce Israeli opposition, the future remains deeply uncertain.
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EU-Pakistan Business Forum to boost trade ties, launch new network, and unveil investment projects in key sectors.
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Pakistan and Russia vow to boost anti-terror cooperation amid rising threats from Afghanistan and regional militancy.
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UK vows economic support to help grow Pakistan’s economy to $2 trillion, says Jane Marriott at Islamabad Business Summit.
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Russia suspends terrorist designation of Taliban after 20 years, aiming to boost ties with Afghanistan’s de facto rulers.
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Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium; to appeal citing health issues amid India’s extradition efforts.
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The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Fabrizio Bielli, emphasizes strengthening trade ties with Pakistan to reach $3 billion.
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EU backs first retaliatory tariffs on US goods over Trump’s levies, targeting $24B in imports across three phases.
Premier Li Qiang slams US tariff hikes, vows economic resilience, and calls for deeper EU-China cooperation on trade.
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EU willing to negotiate a tariff-free trade pact with the US but warns of retaliatory tariffs over steel, aluminium duties.