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US President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would give Washington an expanded and permanent security role in Greenland, while leaving sovereignty over the Arctic territory unchanged. Denmark and Greenland said the agreement is expected to be signed next week and will require parliamentary procedures before entering into force.
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Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement after Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis south of Mecca. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said there was “no ambiguity” over Islamabad’s obligations under the pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. Pakistan Says Mecca Defence Pact Applies Asif […]
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Three students, including a 16-year-old suspected gunman, have died and eight others were injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, southern Philippines. Authorities said the two victims killed by the gunman were both 14 years old, while four of the wounded remained in critical condition. Banga National High School Shooting […]
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Pakistan has introduced a fresh three-month austerity and fuel-conservation programme as rising international oil prices increase pressure on the country’s economy. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said government institutions and wealthier sections should bear the initial burden as Islamabad seeks to reduce fuel consumption and public expenditure. Pakistan Cuts Fuel for
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The Trump administration has approved visas for senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York despite the continuing US-Iran conflict. US Approves Iranian Delegation for UNGA The US State Department said visas had been approved for Iran’s core delegation
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India and Bangladesh have resumed official-level discussions to arrange a possible visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, after a brief period of diplomatic friction. Officials from both sides are reportedly working toward a suitable window in November, with trade and water-sharing issues expected to feature prominently. India-Bangladesh Talks
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 2026 BRICS Summit reflects growing international confidence in India. His remarks came days after all 11 BRICS members agreed on the joint declaration despite differences over several major geopolitical issues. Modi Highlights BRICS New Delhi Declaration Speaking at the […]