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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that foreign nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to troops near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, Zelensky said Ukrainian forces have encountered individuals from countries including China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and several African nations. Ukraine
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Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with the United States. The decision was confirmed on August 5, 2025, marking the end of decades-long restrictions on the deployment of medium-range ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles. Triggered by U.S. Submarine Deployment The move comes after the U.S. deployed
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a plan for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take full military control of the Gaza Strip. Israel currently occupies about 75 percent of the region. The new move would see the military expand operations into the remaining territory, including areas where hostages are believed to be held. […]
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Pakistan and Iran have agreed to significantly expand their bilateral trade, setting a new annual target of USD 8 billion. The decision was reached during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Pakistan, where he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and top Pakistani officials. Trade Ministers Reach New Understanding Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal
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Approximately 1,000 supporters gathered at Dhaka’s Shaheed Minar to rally behind the National Citizen Party (NCP), a new political movement formed by students who led last year’s uprising that removed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. Pledge to Build a “New Bangladesh” NCP chairman Nahid Islam unveiled a 24-point agenda, calling for a complete […]