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Bangladesh Garment Exporters Fear $1 B Loss After Airport Fire

By Arun D October 20, 2025

A large fire broke out at the import-cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 18 October, damaging storage areas that held raw materials, finished garments and crucial product samples destined for export. The blaze forced temporary flight suspensions and disrupted operations at the country’s busiest airport. Export sector braces for impact

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Trump Repeats Claim Modi Said He’ll Stop Buying Russian Oil

By Arun D October 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Narendra Modi told him India “is not going to be doing the Russian-oil thing,” while also warning that India would “continue to pay massive tariffs” if it kept buying crude from Moscow. India’s Response The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi rejected the claim, stating there was no […]

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Pakistan’s Role in Durand Line Narrative Denied by Taliban

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Pakistan is shaping a “false narrative” about the disputed Durand Line following recent talks in Doha. The Afghan side stated there was no discussion or agreement on the border issue during the meetings. Context of the Doha Talks The conversation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held under Qatari mediation, focused on a […]

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China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports Fall in September

By Arun D October 20, 2025

China’s exports of rare earth magnets dropped by 6.1% in September compared to August, with volumes falling to 5,774 metric tons from 6,146 tons. This marked the end of a three-month growth streak. Year-On-Year Growth Despite the monthly dip, shipments were still 17.5% higher than the same month last year, highlighting continuing strong global demand […]

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PM Modi Set to Engage Quad & BRICS Leaders at ASEAN Summit

By Arun D October 20, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur from 26–28 October 2025. He will engage with leaders from both the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) and the BRICS group, including U.S. President Donald Trump and other global counterparts. Strategic Talks on India-hosted Summits With India set to host […]

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Trump Warns Zelenskyy: “Putin Will Destroy You”

By Arun D October 20, 2025

In a tense, closed-door meeting at the White House, Donald Trump reportedly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that his country faces destruction by Russian President Vladimir Putin unless it accepts Moscow’s demands. Map Tossing and Curses According to reports, the conversation escalated into raised voices, with Trump standing up, throwing down maps of the front

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Cargo Plane Skids Off Hong Kong Runway, 2 Killed

By Arun D October 20, 2025

A cargo Boeing 747-400, operating for Emirates SkyCargo and leased from ACT Airlines, skidded off the north runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday at about 3:50 a.m. local time after arriving from Dubai. The aircraft then collided with a security patrol vehicle and both went into the sea. Casualties and Response Two airport […]

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FBI Investigates Hunting Stand Near AF1 Exit

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Federal agents announced they are investigating the discovery of an elevated hunting stand located approximately 200 yards from the area where Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida. The United States Secret Service (USSS) found the structure during advance security preparations ahead of Mr. Trump’s arrival. Investigation details

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China Launches Pakistan Satellite Along With Two Chinese Satellites

By Arun D October 20, 2025

China launched a carrier rocket from its north-west launch centre, placing three satellites into orbit in a single mission. The payload included Pakistan’s latest remote-sensing satellite, along with two Chinese satellites. The launch was reported by Chinese state media. Pakistan’s new satellite The Pakistani satellite is described as a hyperspectral or advanced

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U.S. Halts Aid To Colombia Amid Sharp Drug Accusations

By Arun D October 20, 2025

The United States announced it will stop aid to Colombia after President Donald Trump accused his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, of being an “illegal drug leader” and of failing to curb narcotics production. The remarks were made via Mr. Trump’s social-media platform and accompanied a declaration that U.S. payments and subsidies to Colombia will “no […]