China Unveils Major Climate Projects to Accelerate Green Transition
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China plans major climate projects, including offshore wind and hydropower, while balancing coal reliance and emissions goals.
Macron Warns Russian Aggression ‘Knows No Borders’
![Macron warns that Russian aggression "knows no borders," urges EU defense boost, and prepares for potential US policy shifts. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2776-1024x1024.webp)
Macron warns that Russian aggression “knows no borders,” urges EU defense boost, and prepares for potential US policy shifts.
Pakistan, Indonesia Set To Sign 10 MoUs, Explore Free Trade Agreement
![Indonesia and Pakistan to sign 10 MoUs, explore FTA, and strengthen trade ties in EVs, palm oil, IT, and healthcare. [Image via The Express Tribune]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2012144-IndonesiaPakistan-1562992317.webp)
Indonesia and Pakistan to sign 10 MoUs, explore FTA, and strengthen trade ties in EVs, palm oil, IT, and healthcare.
Afghanistan’s Fragile Taliban Rule: Internal Struggles, Border Tensions, and a Nation in Crisis

Afghanistan’s Taliban regime faces collapse from internal power struggles, economic failure, and the Torkham border crisis, destabilizing the nation.
Torkham Border Closure Enters Third Week Amid Rising Clashes
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Torkham border closure enters third week since Feb 21 as cross-border clashes escalate at Torkham amid AIG’s disputed construction.
The Torkham Crisis: Escalation, Terror Links, and a Fractured Diplomacy

As border skirmishes continue, the Torkham Crisis exposes deeper security and diplomatic rifts. What’s next for Pakistan-Afghanistan relations?
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
![China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/N3CLUWO4QJI43D52S3SZ2IY3ZI.webp)
China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.