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‘Khartoum Is Free’ Says Sudan Army Chief al-Burhan
Sudan’s army, led by Gen Burhan, recaptures Khartoum and the presidential palace as RSF fighters retreat. War rages on.
![b6615890-0a80-11f0-9701-b7018d26a2d0.jpg Sudan’s army, led by Gen Burhan, recaptures Khartoum and the presidential palace as RSF fighters retreat. War rages on. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/b6615890-0a80-11f0-9701-b7018d26a2d0.jpg.webp)
Sudan’s army, led by Gen Burhan, recaptures Khartoum and the presidential palace as RSF fighters retreat. War rages on.
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ visit to China aims to boost ties, attend BFA 2025, and discuss trade, investment, and cooperation.
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IMF staff agrees to a $1.3 billion deal with Pakistan, unlocking funds under a new climate resilience loan and ongoing bailout.
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Russia’s envoy denies claims of Pakistan supplying arms to Ukraine, stresses strong ties and regional security cooperation.
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Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
![76e6b930-09b8-11f0-94d4-6f954f5dcfa3.jpg Russia and Ukraine agree to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Russia links its enforcement to sanctions relief. [Image via Getty Images/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/76e6b930-09b8-11f0-94d4-6f954f5dcfa3.jpg.webp)
Russia and Ukraine agree to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea, but Russia links its enforcement to sanctions relief.
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Trump dismisses fallout from The Atlantic’s report on a Signal chat where top officials discussed bombing Yemen.
![3687 Iran qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. visa bans may pose challenges for fans and players. Uzbekistan nears first-ever spot. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3687-1600x960.webp)
Iran qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but U.S. visa bans may pose challenges for fans and players. Uzbekistan nears first-ever spot.
![g2 FBI removes $10M bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani amid US-Afghan talks, signaling possible diplomatic engagement. [Image via Tolo News]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/g2.webp)
FBI removes $10M bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani amid US-Afghan talks, signaling possible diplomatic engagement.
![Sri-Lankas-exports-soar-beyond-1.3-billion-in-January-2025 Sri Lanka’s exports grew 4.62% YoY in Feb 2025, reaching $1.38 billion, driven by ICT, coconut, and spices, despite tea declines. [Image via Adaderana Biz English]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sri-Lankas-exports-soar-beyond-1.3-billion-in-January-2025.webp)
Sri Lanka’s exports grew 4.62% YoY in Feb 2025, reaching $1.38 billion, driven by ICT, coconut, and spices, despite tea declines.