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Pakistan’s ‘rare earth treasure’: Can Asim Munir’s Reko Diq gamble save a sinking economy?

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Pakistan’s ‘rare earth treasure’: Can Asim Munir’s Reko Diq gamble save a sinking economy?

Asim Munir pitches minerals as debt-busting lifeline, balancing US interest and Chinese leverage.

Why Trump is now signalling US security guarantees for Ukraine — and what it could mean for peace talks

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Why Trump is now signalling US security guarantees for Ukraine — and what it could mean for peace talks

European leaders say the US president indicated support for Western-backed assurances as part of a broader peace push

Why Israel and the US are pushing to relocate Gazans — and why critics call it ethnic cleansing

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Why Israel and the US are pushing to relocate Gazans — and why critics call it ethnic cleansing

Plans to resettle Palestinians from Gaza are panned as unrealistic, unlawful, and politically explosive.

Why Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong is a test of Trump’s promise — and a flashpoint in US-China relations

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Why Jimmy Lai’s trial in Hong Kong is a test of Trump’s promise — and a flashpoint in US-China relations

The pro-democracy billionaire remains in prison as his trial nears a verdict, becoming a flashpoint in US-China relations.

How Hurricane Erin became a record-breaking storm — and why climate change is making rapid intensification more common

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How Hurricane Erin became a record-breaking storm — and why climate change is making rapid intensification more common

The Atlantic’s first major hurricane of the season has become one of the fastest-strengthening storms on record.

What Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit revealed — and why no deal was reached

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What Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit revealed — and why no deal was reached

The Alaska summit ended without a deal, but Putin left with symbolic wins and Trump emphasized their rapport.

'God has made me protector of Pakistan': Asim Munir rules out change in leadership, denies presidential ambitions

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'God has made me protector of Pakistan': Asim Munir rules out change in leadership, denies presidential ambitions

Senior government leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, had earlier denied such reports.

'It is my duty to avenge...': Asim Munir blames India again to mask his own failures, threatens retaliation

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'It is my duty to avenge...': Asim Munir blames India again to mask his own failures, threatens retaliation

Such rhetoric comes at a time when Pakistan is reeling from spiralling militancy, a collapsing economy, and widespread political turmoil.

Trump conveys Putin's Donetsk demand for frozen front lines, Zelensky turns it down: Report

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Trump conveys Putin's Donetsk demand for frozen front lines, Zelensky turns it down: Report

Trump told Zelensky that Putin’s offer included halting Russian advances if Ukraine agreed to withdraw from Donetsk, a region under partial Russian control since 2014.

From ‘Mr. President POO-tihn’ to a bald eagle gift: Secret Trump-Putin summit papers found in Alaskan hotel

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From ‘Mr. President POO-tihn’ to a bald eagle gift: Secret Trump-Putin summit papers found in Alaskan hotel

Guests at Anchorage hotel stumble upon U.S. State Department documents with meeting schedules, staff phone numbers, and even a planned gift for Putin.

Vladimir Putin says meeting with Donald Trump was 'timely and 'very useful'

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Vladimir Putin says meeting with Donald Trump was 'timely and 'very useful'

'We have not had direct negotiations of this kind at this level for a long time,' Vladimir Putin said, adding: 'We had the opportunity to calmly and in detail reiterate our position'

Alaska talks twist: Putin offers frontline freeze if Ukraine gives up Donetsk; Trump urges Zelenskyy to deal

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Alaska talks twist: Putin offers frontline freeze if Ukraine gives up Donetsk; Trump urges Zelenskyy to deal

At the Alaska summit, Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump he would freeze other frontlines if Moscow was given Donetsk, according to Financial Times. Trump relayed the demand to Kyiv and European leaders.

Why Melania Trump’s personal letter to Putin is making waves in Ukraine talks

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Why Melania Trump’s personal letter to Putin is making waves in Ukraine talks

During the Alaska summit, the First Lady urged Vladimir Putin to address the plight of thousands of Ukrainian children allegedly abducted by Russian forces.

Putin hails 20% jump in US-Russia trade under Trump, even as US slaps tariffs on India over Russian oil

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Putin hails 20% jump in US-Russia trade under Trump, even as US slaps tariffs on India over Russian oil

The Alaska summit ended without a Ukraine ceasefire, but Putin leaned on history and booming trade ties, while Trump’s tariffs target countries still buying Russian crude.

Trump ditches ‘ceasefire,’ pushes ‘peace deal’ after Putin talks; Zelensky up next

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Trump ditches ‘ceasefire,’ pushes ‘peace deal’ after Putin talks; Zelensky up next

Former president calls summit a '10,' hints at follow-up with Putin after meeting Ukraine’s leader in Washington.

Pakistan hands out 488 medals for imaginary wins against India, ‘destruction’ of S-400 that never happened | WATCH

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Pakistan hands out 488 medals for imaginary wins against India, ‘destruction’ of S-400 that never happened | WATCH

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showered medals on civilian and military officials for their supposed “achievements” during the May conflict with India.

After inconclusive Alaska summit with Putin, Trump to host Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday

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After inconclusive Alaska summit with Putin, Trump to host Zelenskyy in Washington on Monday

Zelenskyy told reporters that he had a “long, meaningful” phone call with Trump, after the U.S. president’s meeting with Putin produced no agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

B-2 stealth bomber roars over Putin's head as Trump shows off military might in Alaska

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B-2 stealth bomber roars over Putin's head as Trump shows off military might in Alaska

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber flanked by US fighter jets thundered across the sky above Russian President Vladimir Putin.

After Alaska meeting with Putin, Trump puts onus on Zelenskyy for ceasefire

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After Alaska meeting with Putin, Trump puts onus on Zelenskyy for ceasefire

Trump-Putin meet: ‘Now it's really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done,’ said Trump during an interview

'Why should Trump trust you?' Putin faces tough media questions at Alaska summit

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'Why should Trump trust you?' Putin faces tough media questions at Alaska summit

Just before the meet, the reporters bombarded Putin with questions about the ceasefire and civilian casualties in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Queensland rattled by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

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Queensland rattled by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), making it more likely to be felt across nearby towns and cities. Local authorities remain on alert as assessments continue.

Moscow 'killing' on day of negotiations as well, claims Zelenskyy as Trump, Putin meet in Alaska

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Moscow 'killing' on day of negotiations as well, claims Zelenskyy as Trump, Putin meet in Alaska

The highly anticipated summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Could Trump win a Nobel Prize? Hillary Clinton says will nominate him if...

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Could Trump win a Nobel Prize? Hillary Clinton says will nominate him if...

Hillary Clinton said President Trump could be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the Russia-Ukraine war without Ukraine ceding territory.

Ukraine conflict wouldn’t have happened if Trump had been President in 2022, says Putin

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Ukraine conflict wouldn’t have happened if Trump had been President in 2022, says Putin

Trump-Putin meet: The highly anticipated summit between the two leaders yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, despite both leaders describing the talks in Alaska as productive

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