Afghanistan’s Spokesperson Mujahid Blames UNAMA for UN’s Negative Perception of Afghanistan
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Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.
Taiwan Vows Most Advanced Technology Will Not Go To US Under $100bn Trump Deal
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Taiwan vows to keep its most advanced chip technology onshore amid TSMC’s $100bn US deal with Trump, sparking security concerns.
China Strikes Back, Targets U.S. Agriculture Says It Won’t Be Bullied by Fresh Trump Tariffs
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China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
Hong Kong Billionaire to Sell Panama Canal Ports To US Firm After Trump Threats
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CK Hutchison of Hong Kong to sell Panama Canal Ports in a $22.8bn deal to BlackRock-led group amid US-China tensions.
Putin Agrees To Help Trump Communicate With Iran on Nuclear Issue
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Trump seeks help of Putin to mediate nuclear talks with Iran, signaling a shift in US foreign policy toward diplomacy.
Trump Thanks Pakistan For Apprehending Kabul Airport Bomber
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US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics.
Pakistan-IMF Talks Begin For $7 Billion Loan Review
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Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.
Starlink Moves Closer to Launch in Pakistan as Registration Process Begins
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PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas.
Security Forces Foil Attack On Bannu Cantonment: Interior Ministry
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Security forces foiled a major TTP attack on Bannu Cantonment, killing six terrorists and preventing mass casualties.