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Taiwan vows to keep its most advanced chip technology onshore amid TSMC’s $100bn US deal with Trump, sparking security concerns.
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China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
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CK Hutchison of Hong Kong to sell Panama Canal Ports in a $22.8bn deal to BlackRock-led group amid US-China tensions.
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Trump seeks help of Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran, signaling a shift in US foreign policy toward diplomacy.
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US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics.
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Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.
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PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas.
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Security forces foiled a major TTP attack on Bannu Cantonment, killing six terrorists and preventing mass casualties.
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IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is at risk as trade union strikes loom over budget cuts to government benefits.
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Sisi meets Syria’s Sharaa in Cairo during summit, discussing Syria’s future, regional ties, and Egypt’s stance on Syrian unity.