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Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles in Kyushu amid security concerns and shifting US-Japan defense dynamics under Trump.
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King Charles welcomes Canadian PM Mark Carney, signaling support for Canada amid Trump tensions through symbolic gestures.
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Bangladesh plans to import more US cotton to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and support its textile industry’s growth.
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EU hosts donor drive for Syria, pledging €5.8B in aid to support recovery and a peaceful transition post-Assad.
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Pakistan’s government plans to attract investors to its $8 trillion mineral wealth, focusing on projects like Reko Diq and Siah Dik.
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Security forces repelled multiple terror attacks in K-P, killing two militants in Bannu and thwarting assaults in Lakki Marwat.
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Pakistan rejects Modi’s claim of hostility, urges India to end anti-Pakistan narrative for peace and regional stability.
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India and New Zealand restart free trade talks after a decade, aiming to boost economic ties and deepen strategic cooperation.
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Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks, escalates US strikes in Yemen, and pressures Tehran on nuclear talks amid tensions.
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Mark Carney boosts Canada-France-UK ties amid Trump’s trade war, affirming Canadian sovereignty and Arctic security.