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Pakistan is reviewing the potential impact of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement on its export sectors, especially textiles, as industry groups warn that duty-free access for Indian goods to the EU could weaken Pakistan’s competitive edge in key markets. Exporters Warn of Competitive Pressure Textile exporters and analysts say India’s newly gained tariff-free
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pointed to the India-European Union trade agreement as an example of how global cooperation can support a multipolar world order. He said no single country or narrow group of powers can address today’s global challenges on their own. Call for Multipolar Cooperation Guterres stressed that power is becoming more distributed […]
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The United States has issued a general licence allowing American oil companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil sector, easing some restrictions imposed under existing sanctions. The decision marks a shift in Washington’s approach toward the South American nation’s energy industry. What the Licence Permits Under the licence, US oil companies are allowed to export, sell, […]
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US President Donald Trump said Russia has agreed to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid harsh winter conditions. Trump said the pause followed direct communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin and was intended to ease civilian suffering during extreme cold. Ukraine Seeks Verification Ukraine responded cautiously to the announcement.
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 29, 2026 authorising tariffs on goods from any country that sells or supplies oil to Cuba. The move is part of a broader U.S. effort to increase economic pressure on Cuba’s government, which Washington calls a threat to national security. National Emergency Declared The order […]
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the United States must respect Canada’s sovereignty after reports that U.S. officials met with members of an Alberta separatist group advocating for independence for the western province. Carney made the comments at a press briefing with provincial leaders in Ottawa. Alberta Separatist Meetings Draw Criticism Reports indicate
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Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-backed funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, increasing the risk of a partial US government shutdown. The move comes amid sharp disagreements over immigration enforcement and border security policy. Immigration Policy at Core of Dispute Democrats said they cannot support the funding bill unless changes are made to
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran to enter talks on a possible nuclear agreement or face military pressure as a group of American warships moves toward the Middle East. Trump said the United States hopes to avoid military action but has “very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran” to support diplomacy and deter […]