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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Attend Trump’s Board of Peace Meet; India Reviewing US Invitation
India is reviewing an invitation from the United States to participate in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace (BoP), the Ministry of External Affairs...
Russia Confirms WhatsApp Ban, Urges Users to Switch to Max
Russia confirmed the ban on WhatsApp, citing the messaging platform’s failure to comply with local legislation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the decision and urged the country’s 100 million WhatsApp...
Shanghai Sinkhole Swallows Roadway in Sudden Collapse
Shanghai witnessed a terrifying infrastructure failure this week when a massive sinkhole suddenly opened on Qixin Road in Minhang District, swallowing a wide section of tarmac in seconds. CCTV footage...
Hindu Businessman Murdered in Bangladesh Ahead of Polls
A Hindu businessman was murdered in Bangladesh just three days before the country’s parliamentary elections, intensifying concerns about minority safety. The victim, Sushen Chandra Sarkar (62), a rice trader from...
Indian-Origin IT Professional Shot Dead in Toronto
A 37-year-old Indian-origin man, Chandan Kumar, was killed in a targeted shooting in Toronto on February 7. Police said unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle he was travelling in...
US Cuts Tariffs on Bangladesh Exports to 19% in New Trade Deal; Zero Duty for Select Textile Goods
The United States has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19 per cent under a newly signed bilateral trade agreement, offering significant relief to Bangladesh’s export-driven economy, particularly its textile...
US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test After Galwan Clash
The United States accused China of conducting a covert nuclear explosive test on June 22, 2020, just a week after the deadly Galwan Valley clash in Ladakh, where 20 Indian...
Stabbing Attack in Russia’s Ufa Injures Four Indian Students Among Six Victims
A 15‑year‑old attacked students at the State Medical University in Ufa, Bashkortostan Republic, Russia, injuring six people, including four Indian nationals. The Indian Embassy in Moscow confirmed the incident and...
PM Modi, Malaysian Counterpart Anwar Ibrahim Share Car Ride in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a car ride with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, showcasing their personal rapport during Modi’s two‑day visit to Malaysia. PM...
PM Modi Heads to Malaysia: Defence, Semiconductor Deals on Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Malaysia, his third trip to the country, with defence and semiconductor cooperation topping the agenda. Modi will hold talks with Malaysian...
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