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Pakistan seeks Iran’s help after brutal murder of eight Pakistani nationals in Mehrestan; probe and repatriation underway.
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US, Saudi Arabia to sign preliminary agreement on civil nuclear cooperation to advance Riyadh’s energy goals.
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China to gift 1,000-bed hospital in Rangpur, Bangladesh, and robotic physiotherapy unit for injured patients.
Number of Chinese students in the US drops amid rising tensions and safety concerns, prompting shifts in study-abroad choices.
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India proposes a land connectivity project with Sri Lanka, while exploring trade opportunities amid U.S. tariffs.
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India ends transshipment facility for Bangladesh exports via land borders, citing congestion and trade disruptions.
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Trump pauses global tariffs for 90 days, hikes China’s to 125%, triggering global reactions and market volatility.
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UAE eases visa rules for Pakistani citizens, introducing a 5-year multiple-entry visa, boosting travel and business opportunities.
Pakistan and Turkiye sign a joint bidding agreement for offshore oil exploration, while NRL uncovers copper-gold reserves.
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Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs target remote Antarctic territories, including the Heard and McDonald Islands.