Pakistan’s first manned space mission with China announced, as Shehbaz Sharif highlights economic reforms and investment plans.
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U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
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Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.
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Russia negotiates its military presence in Syria as the new leadership seeks better terms for Russian base after Assad’s fall.
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9 arrested in NYC demonstration targeting Elon Musk over federal job cuts under Trump, sparking nationwide Tesla protests.
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Iran’s economy minister impeached as parliament blames him for inflation, currency woes, marking a setback for Pezeshkian.
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European leaders meet in London to strengthen military support for Ukraine as Starmer urges increased defence spending.
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Pakistan saw a rise in terrorist attacks in February 2025, with a sharp surge in civilian fatalities and increased militant arrests.
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Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.
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Zelenskyy and Trump clash in White House meeting over U.S. support for Ukraine, exposing deep political divisions on the war.