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US Republicans propose a bill to ban Chinese nationals from student visas, citing espionage risks and national security concerns.
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Foreign Office dismisses reports of a possible US travel ban on Pakistan, calling them speculative with no official notice.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize a draft peace deal, marking a breakthrough in efforts to end decades of conflict.
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to return 20 stolen Nepali antiquities worth Rs410 million, including a rare 15th-century paubha painting.
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Bangladesh’s trade deficit with Saarc widens as imports far exceed exports; policymakers urged to boost regional trade balance.
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US ends Iraq’s sanctions waiver for electricity imports of Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran amid renewed nuclear tensions.
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UNHCR representative Arafat Jamal urges global support for Afghanistan, warning of mass migration and regional instability.
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Pakistan seeks to unlock the Wakhan Corridor for direct access to Central Asia, but the trade policies of Afghanistan stand in the way.
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U.S. pushes for zero tariffs on car imports in India, but New Delhi hesitates amid industry concerns and Tesla’s entry plans.
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Trudeau calls Trump’s tariffs “very dumb,” vows retaliation as U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, hitting key industries.