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Iran says no messages exchanged with the US under Trump; nuclear talks with Europe focus on reviving JCPOA framework.
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India and China agree to resume direct flights and pilgrimage, signaling a thaw in relations after years of tension.
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Afghan women to pursue education in Pakistan with Taliban’s conditional approval; scholarships to boost bilateral ties.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledges support for Trump’s migrant deportation plan amid controversy over his confirmation.
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Indian PM Modi and US President Trump discuss strengthening ties, trade, and global peace in their first phone call post-inauguration.
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Pakistan ranks 7th among the world’s most powerful air forces in 2024, operating 1,434 fighter jets, helicopters, and support aircraft.
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Protests erupt in Arunachal Pradesh as locals resist India’s largest dam project over Siang River amid China-India water disputes.
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Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached $226M in 2024, driven by rising demand and strong trade growth.
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China denies Covid-19 lab leak claims, urging the US to stop politicizing the virus’s origin amid CIA’s new assessment.
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India reduces reliance on Russia for arms, strengthens ties with the West, and boosts domestic defense production.