International
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) have agreed to form a coalition government, paving the way for LDP leader Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister. Support in Parliamentary Vote As part of the arrangement, Ishin will back Takaichi in the upcoming parliamentary vote but will […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently told U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine must hand over full control of the Donetsk region to Russia as a condition for ending the war. This demand emerged during diplomatic negotiations, where Russia offered to freeze its advances in other contested areas in return. Kyiv Rejects the Terms Ukraine rejected […]
Business
E-commerce company Meesho has received clearance from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch its initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise between $700–800 million. This makes it one of the largest upcoming listings by a new-age Indian startup. IPO Structure and Listing Plan The issue will include a fresh share sale […]
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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has accused Afghanistan of forgetting the “favors” his country extended and criticised its leaders for warming up to India. He said Pakistan had stood by Afghanistan during difficult times but now sees shifting allegiances. Claims of Past Support Afridi pointed to Pakistan’s assistance to Afghan refugees over decades and said […]
International
Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil has strongly responded to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he accused Afghanistan of being part of an “India-led proxy war.” She said Pakistan never truly hosted Afghans but instead “milked them for billions, global relevance, cheap labour and geopolitical leverage,” adding that Afghans “paid the price” for Pakistan’s
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A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a temporary suspension of all flights. Authorities later brought the situation under control, and operations resumed after nearly six hours. Cargo Section Damaged The blaze began in the airport’s cargo village near Gate 8. Fire services, […]
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Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir warned that India’s geographical size does not provide immunity from Pakistani strikes. Addressing cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Munir dismissed the idea of India’s “geographical immunity” as a misconception. Capabilities Highlighted He asserted that Pakistan’s advanced weapon systems are capable of targeting India