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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor injury during a targeted Israeli missile strike on a secure government building in Tehran on June 16. The strike occurred while President Pezeshkian was attending a high-level security meeting with senior Iranian officials. According to confirmed reports, the injury was minor and did not require hospitalisation. Attack
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has dismissed recent rumours suggesting that Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, intends to become President, calling such speculation “merely rumours”. He firmly stated there is no plan for President Asif Ali Zardari to step down. PM Rejects Speculation Sharif clarified that neither Munir nor any top […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commenced a six-day visit to China, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and address key strategic concerns. This marks his second official trip to China since taking office in 2022 and comes as ties between the two nations show signs of improvement following earlier diplomatic tensions. Focus on Economic Engagement […]
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the country is willing to resume nuclear talks with the United States, but only if Tehran receives firm assurance that no more military strikes will occur during negotiations. This new statement marks a cautious shift towards diplomacy following recent tensions. Araghchi Clarifies Conditions Speaking to diplomats in Tehran,
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared “unconditional support” for Russia’s actions in its war in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan on July 12. This public statement signals a deepening military and strategic partnership between the two countries. Kim Affirms Strong Alliance During the meeting, Kim expressed […]
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The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]
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Russia has decided to scrap its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, after years of repair delays, technical failures, and growing maintenance costs. Once seen as the flagship of the Russian Navy, the vessel has now become a symbol of stagnation in naval modernization. Repairs Halted After Repeated Setbacks The carrier entered drydock for overhaul […]
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Pakistan and Russia have signed a protocol to revive and expand the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) in Karachi, reaffirming their long‑standing industrial partnership. The agreement was inked in Moscow by Pakistan’s Secretary of Industries, Saif Anjum, and Russia’s Vadim Velichko, director of Industrial Engineering LLC, with senior officials from both sides present. Soviet-Era