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Kashmiris fear losing orchards as India’s mega projects threaten land, livelihoods, and regional demographics.
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Aman-2025 multinational maritime exercise ends with a grand fleet review, showcasing naval drills, flypasts, and maneuvers.
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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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Saudi Shura Council member criticizes Trump’s Gaza plan, suggests relocating Israelis to Alaska, Greenland.
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Leopard killings surge in Pakistan due to human-wildlife conflict, deforestation, and lack of compensation for victims.
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Ambassador of Russia to the UN links ISIS-K rise in Afghanistan to leftover U.S. weapons, urging global action against terrorism.