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Rising Kabul-Islamabad tensions fuel crackdown on Afghan migrants in Pakis
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Tolo News reports that Afghan migrants in Pakistan say harassment and forced removals have increased amid rising tensions between the two countries. Migrants allege police extortion and arbitrary arrests, while rights activists warn that mass deportations violate international law.
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Venezuelan President Maduro denounces US military drills in Trinidad and T
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Venezuela's President Maduro condemned upcoming US military drills in Trinidad and Tobago, calling them a threat to Caribbean peace, CNN reported. The US says the exercises target drug trafficking, while opposition leader Machado urged Venezuelans to oppose Maduro and welcomed US pressure on
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Beijing warns its citizens against Japan travel amid rising tensions over
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
China's Foreign Ministry issued a late-night advisory on Friday, claiming that Takaichi's remarks had "damaged the atmosphere of mutual exchanges" and that the "lives and physical safety of Chinese nationals in Japan" could be at risk. It asked citizens already in Japan to remain alert to lo
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Israeli air strike kills four in southern Lebanon amid rising tensions
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed four people and injured three, escalating tensions with Hezbollah despite a yearlong truce. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while Israel claimed it targeted Hezbollah sites, Al Jazeera reported.
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Philippines, Canada to sign key defense pact amid South China Sea tensions
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Canada and the Philippines to sign a defense pact allowing joint military drills to counter China's actions in the South China Sea. The deal strengthens security cooperation amid rising tensions, with both nations condemning Beijing's "coercive" behavior and expanding alliances with other
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Trump is a 'go' on meeting with China's Xi, says US Treasury Secretary Bes
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was "optimistic" about trade talks with China and confirmed that "President Trump is a 'go' on that" meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit, despite rising tensions over Beijing's rare earth export restrictions.
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Manipur: Assam Rifles foil major bomb plot in Jiribam
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a major security breakthrough, Assam Rifles foiled a potential tragedy in Jiribam districts on Sunday by recovering and safely destroying powerful improvised explosive devices (IEDs), averting what could have been a deadly attack amid rising tensions in Manipur, said the release.
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Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan jailed for two years on coup charges
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was sentenced to two years in prison for inciting a coup, RT reported. He rejected the charges as political. The case comes amid rising tensions between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government and the Armenian Apostolic Church over border concessions
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Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic system
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"It's always better when we talk": USIBC President Atul Keshap on India-US
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
USIBC President Atul Keshap stressed the importance of dialogue between PM Modi and US President Trump, urging both countries to strengthen trade ties and work together for global peace and stability, highlighting India's growing influence in world affairs amid rising tensions in Europe.<
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Gold Nearing Record Highs: Why Its Shine Remains Undimmed
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 1: Gold has once again captured headlines by nearing its all-time high, and to many, this may feel like a sudden surge. To me, it was always a question of when, not if. Given the current geopolitical scenario--marked by rising tensions across regions,
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National Guard strengthens DC presence amid rising tensions over Trump tak
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
National Guard troops were deployed across Washington DC as President Trump begins a federal takeover of city crime-fighting. Guard members assist police with patrols and traffic control but won't make arrests. The move sparked protests, with city leaders and Democrats opposing what they see
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