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Iran Displays New Military Capabilities Amid Rising 2025 Uncertainty
News Desk
March 7, 2025
Iran showcases military power with new missiles, drones, and warships amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
Iran showcases military power with new missiles, drones, and warships amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
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PM Shehbaz met IFZA delegation of UAE, oversaw an MoU for investment in SEZs of Pakistan, led an anti-polio meet, and backed Gaza’s rebuild.
![Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan's economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP's role in fair competition. [Image via Profit]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dar-1392x842-1.webp "dar-1392×842")
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar affirms Pakistan’s economic growth, aims for G20 by 2030, and highlights CCP’s role in fair competition.
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U.S. pushes for zero tariffs on car imports in India, but New Delhi hesitates amid industry concerns and Tesla’s entry plans.
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France and Britain aim to finalize a Ukraine peace plan ‘in days’, seeking a truce and U.S. support for future security guarantees.
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China plans major climate projects, including offshore wind and hydropower, while balancing coal reliance and emissions goals.
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Macron warns that Russian aggression “knows no borders,” urges EU defense boost, and prepares for potential US policy shifts.
![Indonesia and Pakistan to sign 10 MoUs, explore FTA, and strengthen trade ties in EVs, palm oil, IT, and healthcare. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2012144-IndonesiaPakistan-1562992317.webp "2012144-IndonesiaPakistan-1562992317")
Indonesia and Pakistan to sign 10 MoUs, explore FTA, and strengthen trade ties in EVs, palm oil, IT, and healthcare.
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Torkham border closure enters third week since Feb 21 as cross-border clashes escalate at Torkham amid AIG’s disputed construction.
![Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6EYZT45JA5PB5DRVAUF4MLAG4U.webp "6EYZT45JA5PB5DRVAUF4MLAG4U")
Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.