Taiwan’s TSMC to Invest $100bn in US Chip Manufacturing, Trump Announces
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TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
Trump Pauses Military Aid To Ukraine After Bust-up With Zelensky
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine, pressuring Zelensky for peace talks amid worsening US-Ukraine relations.
UK Announces $2 Billion Deal to Fund Air-Defense Missiles for Ukraine
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UK finalizes $2 Billion deal to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air-defense missiles, boosting Kyiv’s security amid Russia’s assault.
Indian Sharpshooter Shot and Arrested in Kathmandu Murder Case
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Nepalese police arrest Indian sharpshooter Guddu Patel in Kathmandu for Lal Mohammad’s murder, exposing cross-border crime.
Back in the Game! FIFA Lifts Suspension on Pakistan Football Federation
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FIFA lifts suspension after Pakistan Football Federation approves reforms, allowing the team to play in 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
PM Announces Pakistan’s Readiness for Its First Manned Space Mission
Pakistan’s first manned space mission with China announced, as Shehbaz Sharif highlights economic reforms and investment plans.
Tensions Rise as U.S. Carrier Arrives in South Korea a Day After North’s Cruise Missile Tests
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U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
Lutnick Hints at Softer U.S. Tariffs—Impact on Canada, Mexico
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Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.
Syria Interim Leader Eyes Russian Base Deal Revisions
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Russia negotiates its military presence in Syria as the new leadership seeks better terms for Russian base after Assad’s fall.