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Trump may join Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey, Zelensky awaits Putin’s response
Trump signals possible attendance at Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Turkey as Zelensky awaits Moscow's response. Kremlin remains silent on Putin’s participation in the first direct talks since early 2022.
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‘Every promise soaked in blood’: Baloch Army slams Pakistan, claims responsibility for 71 attacks
The BLA stated that the aim of these attacks was not simply the destruction of the enemy but the testing of military coordination, ground control, and defensive positions, as well as the strengthening of readiness for future organised warfare.
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Did China send its largest military cargo plane with arms supplies to Pakistan? Here's what its air force said
According to a recent report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China has emerged as the largest weapons supplier to Pakistan, accounting for 81 per cent of arms procurement of China’s all-weather ally from 2020 to 2024.
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Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan citing Islamic law, says 'it's means of gambling in Sharia'
The Taliban government has steadily imposed laws and regulations that reflect its austere vision of Islamic law since seizing power in 2021.
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China joins credit race for India-Pak ceasefire, calls its role ‘constructive’ after Trump’s claim
Indian sources have maintained that the decision to halt military action was taken following direct talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations, initiated by Pakistan.
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‘No surprise Pakistan sounded for ceasefire’: Air war historian Tom Cooper says conflict 'clear-cut victory' for India
The remarks come two days after India and Pakistan announced halting of military action from both sides, following the Indian DGMO being approached his Pakistani counterpart amid the intensifying conflict between the two nuclear-powered countries.
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Trump plans to accept $400 Million luxury 747 from Qatar for use as Air Force One
Trump administration may accept $400 million Boeing 747-8 from Qatar as temporary Air Force One, sparking legal and ethical concerns.
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Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase runway shut for a week after Indian strikes; PAF Squadron Leader, four others killed
Rahim Yar Khan airbase's sole runway has been declared non-operational for a week following Indian airstrikes that reportedly killed five Pakistan Air Force personnel.
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Who is Edan Alexander? The last known living US hostage in Gaza to be released by Hamas
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, is set to be released following U.S. negotiations, with his family calling the news a deeply emotional Mother's Day surprise.
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Trump vows 30–80% cut in US drug prices in ‘most consequential’ executive order
While details of the executive order are expected to be released soon, Trump said the policy marks a long-overdue correction to what he described as a “rigged system.”
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Russia’s alleges Macron, Merz and Starmer had cocaine in Kyiv; French media calls it ‘conspiracy theory’
The Russian official also took aim at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, describing him as an “unstable cocaine addict.”
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Trump hails Putin's call for Ukraine talks as 'great day,' vows to focus on 'rebuilding and trade'
Trump hails Putin's proposal for Ukraine talks as a "great day," says it's time to focus on "rebuilding and trade."
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Afghanistan’s former VP compares Operation Sindoor with Pakistan's Bunyan Ul Marsoos: 'War can't be won with IMF loans'
Former Afghan VP Amrullah Saleh called India's Operation Sindoor a show of strategic autonomy and slammed Pakistan’s efforts as hollow, saying "a war can't be won with IMF loans."
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Donald Trump hails 'heroic' India, Pakistan for ceasefire, says will work with both to find Kashmir solution
Trump praises India and Pakistan’s ‘historic and heroic’ ceasefire, pledges to boost trade and work on Kashmir solution in Truth Social post.
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India-Pakistan ceasefire: JD Vance spoke to PM Modi after 'alarming intelligence' warned of escalation, say report
A CNN report says Vance called Modi and told him about the high risk of escalation over the weekend and urged him to 'encourage' direct talks with Pakistan
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Trump announces 'total reset' with China after trade talks, hails 'great progress'
Trump announces a "total reset" with China after productive trade talks in Switzerland, claiming "great progress" toward opening Chinese markets to U.S. businesses.
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‘The task now is to make it last’: Global powers back India-Pakistan ceasefire, urge dialogue
Türkiye and Azerbaijan also issued statements in support of the ceasefire, calling it a crucial move for South Asian stability.
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Soviet-era Venus probe likely re-enters Earth’s atmosphere after 50 years in orbit
Given that about 70% of Earth's surface is covered by water, experts say it is unlikely to have caused any damage.
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Shehbaz declares a phantom victory after calling for ceasefire — a claim devoid of facts
Sharif hailed the ceasefire as a sign that Pakistan had shown the world it is a "self-respecting nation," praising the armed forces for what he described as a “professional and effective response” to alleged Indian aggression.
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Afghanistan rubbishes Pakistan's claim of Indian missile attack on its territory
Ministry of External Affairs also rejected this claim, saying that the people of Afghanistan now know their friends and enemies well and are aware of which country has repeatedly violated Afghanistan's territory.
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Trump signals reducing China tariffs to 80% ahead of trade talks
Beijing has insisted its position that the United States must lift tariffs first remains "unchanged" and vowed to defend its interests.
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'Didn't intercept Indian drones because...': Khawaja Asif trolled over bizarre claim amid military conflict with India
Khawaja Asif's statement, which directly contradicted earlier military claims of successfully shooting down Indian drones, sparked backlash online.
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'No option other than full-blown war with India': Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif
Before Pakistan carried out failed attacks on several Indian military establishments with drones and missiles on Thursday night, Asif on Wednesday said that Pakistan was trying to avoid a full-blown war with India.
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Amid border tensions, spotlight on Karachi port that handles 76% of Pakistan’s exports
While, the conflict is yet to spread to the seas, one of the world’s leading shipping firms, CMA CGM, has already introduced a surcharge, which will apply to all cargo involved in trade with Pakistan.
