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China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
![Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Donald-Trump.webp "Donald-Trump")
Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts.
![Afghan women to pursue education in Pakistan with Taliban's conditional approval; scholarships to boost bilateral ties. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/afghan-student-pak1737987362-0.webp "afghan-student-pak1737987362-0")
Afghan women to pursue education in Pakistan with Taliban’s conditional approval; scholarships to boost bilateral ties.
![Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached $226M in 2024, driven by rising demand and strong trade growth. [Image via Economy]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/seesame-exports-w.webp "seesame-exports-w")
Pakistan’s sesame seed exports to China reached $226M in 2024, driven by rising demand and strong trade growth.
![China denies Covid-19 lab leak claims, urging the US to stop politicizing the virus's origin amid CIA's new assessment. [File photo via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/27132349875f6ec.webp "27132349875f6ec")
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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PAF joins “Spears of Victory-2025” exercise in Saudi Arabia, showcasing JF-17 Thunder’s capabilities in multinational air drills.
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An Afghan national involved in terrorist attacks was killed in Balochistan; body handed over to Afghan officials after formalities.
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Pakistani diaspora urged to avoid polarisation to safeguard national image, promote unity, and boost global credibility.
![Pakistanis in Antwerp rally to boost remittances, foster ties, and support Pakistan's economy through global initiatives. [Image via Samaa]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-army-rally.webp "pak-army-rally")
Pakistanis in Antwerp rally to boost remittances, foster ties, and support Pakistan’s economy through global initiatives.
![Israel and Hamas signed an agreement delaying the ceasefire and hostage release to Monday, with U.S., Qatar, and Egypt as guarantors. [Image via Getty Images]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1737067566215-1600x900.webp "1737067566215")
Israel and Hamas signed an agreement delaying the ceasefire and hostage release to Monday, with U.S., Qatar, and Egypt as guarantors.