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India has clarified that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received two separate invitations from New Delhi — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The clarification followed differing descriptions from Dhaka over the nature of the summit invitation. India Clarifies Tarique Rahman BRICS […]
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Saudi Arabia briefly activated emergency security alerts across Mecca, Jeddah, Taif and several other locations after a week of intensified missile and drone attacks linked to Yemen’s Houthi movement. Authorities later lifted the warnings after determining that the immediate danger had passed. Saudi Arabia Issues Alerts in Mecca and Jeddah Saudi Civil Defence warned
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India has sharply criticised Pakistan’s decision to retain a PKR 7 million bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, dismissing the move as a “gimmick” and demanding concrete action against the UN-designated terrorist instead of what New Delhi described as symbolic announcements. India Dismisses Pakistan’s Masood Azhar Bounty External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
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China has criticised the United States after Washington acknowledged deploying weapons in orbit, warning that expanding military activity could turn outer space into a new arena of conflict. Beijing urged the US to avoid accelerating an arms race and to preserve space for peaceful purposes. China Warns Against Weapons in Outer Space China’s Foreign Ministry […]
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China has tightened travel restrictions under new entry and exit regulations that allow authorities to prevent citizens considered a potential threat to national technology security from leaving the country. The rules took effect on September 15 as Beijing intensifies efforts to protect sensitive technologies and industrial information. China Expands Exit Bans Over
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The United States has confirmed that it has weapons deployed in orbit, with the US Space Force describing them as “space control” capabilities intended to protect American military operations against hostile activity in space. Officials did not disclose the number, location or technical characteristics of the systems. US Space Force Confirms Orbital Weapons The Space […]
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged European Union countries to complete ratification of the Canada-EU trade agreement as Ottawa accelerates efforts to diversify its economic relationships amid growing strains with the United States. Carney Pushes Full Ratification of Canada-EU Deal The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, or CETA, has been provisionally