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Pakistan has summoned US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad and lodged a formal diplomatic protest over remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India”. Islamabad said the comments contradicted what it considers Washington’s longstanding position on the Kashmir dispute. Pakistan Protests Sergio Gor Kashmir
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US President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic consequences for any country that continues providing financial, commercial or logistical support to Iran, announcing what he described as an unprecedented campaign of economic isolation against Tehran as the US-Iran conflict approaches six months. Trump Announces Economic Campaign Against Iran Trump said Washington
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The International Criminal Court has strongly condemned new US sanctions targeting two of its senior officials, describing the measures as a “flagrant attack” on the independence of the court. The latest sanctions target ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. ICC Condemns New US Sanctions The Hague-based court said sanctions against judges, […]
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel sent a “clear message” to Turkiye after carrying out airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase, warning that Israel would not tolerate a Turkish military foothold moving southwards in Syria. Ankara has rejected Israel’s justification for the attack. Netanyahu Warns Turkiye Over Syria Military Presence Netanyahu
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Indian authorities have removed unauthorised structures and queue-management barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, days after Pakistani authorities dismantled parking poles and security arrangements outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Structures Removed Outside Pakistan High Commission The structures were located near the visa section of
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More than 100 Canadian organisations and civil liberties groups have backed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat’s proposed visit to Canada, urging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to reject political calls seeking to block his entry. Canadian Groups Back Mohan Bhagwat Visit The organisations have written to Carney and senior federal ministers, arguing
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India has expanded its development assistance to Palestine by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for a 200-bed Indian Super-Speciality Hospital. The facility will provide advanced healthcare services and include a dedicated trauma centre, strengthening India’s long-term humanitarian and development engagement with Palestine. India to Build 200-Bed Hospital in Palestine
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected claims that Chinese forces entered 60 km inside Arunachal Pradesh, calling the allegation incorrect. He acknowledged increased Chinese activity in some border areas but said the central issue remains the absence of a fully delineated boundary along parts of the India-China frontier. Rijiju Rejects 60 Km China Incursion Claim […]