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Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has rejected the new Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, calling it “null” and a surrender of Lebanese sovereignty. He said any deal linking Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s disarmament would cross the group’s red lines. Hezbollah Rejects Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement Qassem criticised the framework agreement signed
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China has expanded its infrastructure and strategic engagement with Bangladesh through a new deal linked to Mongla port, raising fresh concerns in India over Beijing’s growing presence in the Bay of Bengal. The agreement was finalised during Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China. Bangladesh China Port Deal Bangladesh and China have formalised a […]
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that President Donald Trump could visit India in early 2027 as New Delhi and Washington continue efforts to finalise a trade agreement. The remarks point to renewed diplomatic momentum in India-US ties amid high-level negotiations on economic and strategic cooperation. Trump India Visit In 2027 Rubio said […]
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The United States and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes for the first time since signing a memorandum of understanding last week, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire process. Tehran has accused Washington of violating the agreement, while the US says its action was a response to a drone attack on a cargo ship near the […]
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Myanmar has emerged as a major source of illicit opium supply after a sharp decline in Afghanistan’s production, raising security concerns along India’s eastern border. Indian anti-narcotics agencies are closely tracking trafficking routes through the Northeast as drug networks adapt to new regional supply patterns. Myanmar Opium Supply Threat To India Myanmar’s rise as a
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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted parts of Pakistan on Saturday, prompting authorities to monitor the situation for possible damage. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major destruction after the tremors were felt in parts of the country. Pakistan Earthquake Magnitude 5.4 The earthquake measured 5.4 on the magnitude scale, according to the
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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods from any country that brings in a digital services tax targeting American companies. The warning signals a sharp escalation in Washington’s pushback against taxes aimed at major U.S. technology firms. Trump 100% Tariff Threat Trump said countries imposing a digital services tax […]
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India has launched Operation Amistad to support earthquake-hit Venezuela, sending two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft with urgent medical and humanitarian assistance. Operation Amistad Launched For Venezuela External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the relief mission after Venezuela was struck by powerful earthquakes that caused damage and triggered emergency
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Russia said its air defence forces shot down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight in one of the largest reported drone attacks on Russian territory and annexed Crimea since the start of the war. Russia Ukraine Drone Attack The Russian Defence Ministry said the drones were intercepted across more than a dozen regions, including areas near Moscow, […]
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle in London, with both sides reviewing the next steps for implementing the India-UK trade agreement and strengthening bilateral economic ties. India UK Trade Agreement Talks Goyal said he held meaningful discussions with Kyle on expanding […]