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Pakistani scientist wins top international award for agricultural innovation, boosting Pakistan’s role in sustainable farming.
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UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.
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Kyiv pushes for urgent diplomacy to end the war, with Zelenskiy stressing U.S. support despite tensions with Trump.
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Trump weighs Russia sanctions relief to restore ties, end Ukraine war, and explore economic cooperation with Moscow.
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Trump hints at a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal as Europe pushes for a truce, revealing fractures in Western unity over the war.
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TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelensky for peace talks amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.
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UK finalizes $2 Billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles, boosting Kyiv’s security amid Russia’s assault.
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Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
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FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.