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Xi Jinping reaffirms China’s “no limits” partnership with Putin, underscoring strong ties amid U.S. diplomatic shifts on Ukraine.
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TORKHAM, Pakistan—The Torkham border crossing, a vital trade and transit route between Pakistan and Afghanistan, remained shut for a second consecutive day on February 24,
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COAS General Asim Munir’s UK visit strengthens Pakistan-UK military ties, focusing on modernization and security cooperation.
Zelensky meets Erdogan in Ankara amid U.S.-Russia talks, stressing Ukraine’s role in peace negotiations and security.
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Qatar’s Emir embarks on a strategic tour to India and Iran, boosting trade, diplomacy, and regional influence amid rivalries.
Political interference, repression, and influence ops—the PIFI Report puts India in the spotlight. How far does its global reach go?
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Erdogan’s Islamabad stop is more than just diplomacy. With $5B in trade on the table, Turkey and Pakistan’s brotherhood is no longer just talk.
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Modi’s US visit aims to shape India-US relations under Trump’s second term, focusing on trade, defense, and key challenges.
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Modi’s visit to the U.S. under Trump 2.0 navigates tariffs, immigration, and Indo-Pacific strategy in a high-stakes reset.
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President Zardari in Beijing: Strengthening Pakistan-China ties on CPEC, security, trade, and strategic cooperation.