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Daily essentials prices climb in Pakistan; petrol costs blamed
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Daily essentials prices climb in Pakistan; petrol costs blamed

Islamabad, March 12: Retailers in big cities of Pakistan have raised prices of confectionery and other daily-use commodities, including fresh fruits, citing the recent rise in petroleum prices, although the majority of the shops were still selling existing stock purchased at older prices,...
Iran clears Hormuz passage for India-flagged tankers after talks
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Iran clears Hormuz passage for India-flagged tankers after talks

New Delhi/Tehran, March 12: Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, with the aim of keeping the critical sea route open for the transportation...
Iran war may trigger economic ‘earthquake’ in Bangladesh: Report
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Iran war may trigger economic ‘earthquake’ in Bangladesh: Report

New Delhi, March 11: The US-Israel war on Iran has come as a big economic jolt for Bangladesh as the nation is heavily reliant on imported fuel and remittances from workers in the Middle East, according to a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star newspaper.According to economists, the crisis...
Taiwan sees march to commemorate 1959 Tibetan uprising
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Taiwan sees march to commemorate 1959 Tibetan uprising

Taipei, March 11: Around 300 people participated in an annual march in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, to mark the 1959 Tibetan uprising, with organisers warning that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule will not stop in just one place," local media reported.Chairman of the Tibet Religious...
Drones fall near Dubai airport; Indian among four injured
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Drones fall near Dubai airport; Indian among four injured

Abu Dhabi, March 11: Two Ghanaian nationals, one Bangladeshi and one Indian were injured after two drones fell in the area surrounding Dubai International Airport on Wednesday.In a statement shared on X, Government of Dubai Media Office stated, "Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the...
India keeps close watch on Bangladesh amid lingering trust deficit
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India keeps close watch on Bangladesh amid lingering trust deficit

While political tensions remain after the change of government in Bangladesh, border coordination and trade between the two nations remain unaffected.
ISI targeting Chinese investment ventures in Afghanistan: Expert
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ISI targeting Chinese investment ventures in Afghanistan: Expert

Kabul, March 10: Afghan intelligence analyst and counterterrorism expert Ajmal Sohail, in an exclusive interview with a leading international affairs magazine, has accused Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of increasingly targetting Chinese infrastructure and investment projects in...
AQIS attempts to reignite Article 370 debate in Kashmir
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AQIS attempts to reignite Article 370 debate in Kashmir

New Delhi, March 10: Al Qaeda in the Subcontinent (AQIS) has been using the war on Iran as a propaganda narrative to drum up recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir. The AQIS has named several countries, which it perceives as anti-Islam.While naming countries such as India, the United States, Israel,...
After Nepal poll win, RSP eyes stronger India ties via ‘development diplomacy’
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After Nepal poll win, RSP eyes stronger India ties via ‘development diplomacy’

The party’s chairman Lamichhane thanked Prime Minister Modi for his warm wishes & for ‘recognising the democratic mandate of Nepali people’
Saudi Arabia warns Iranian attacks signal further escalation
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Saudi Arabia warns Iranian attacks signal further escalation

Riyadh, March 9: Riyadh on Monday condemned the Iranian attacks against Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members - including a number of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries - affirming its right to take all measures to protect its security, sovereignty and safety of people....
Singapore to bring back nationals stuck in Middle East Tuesday
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Singapore to bring back nationals stuck in Middle East Tuesday

Singapore, March 9: The Singapore government announced on Monday that it will deploy a RSAF A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft in response to the urgent need of Singaporeans in the Middle East, assisting their departure from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday."In response to the...
Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan over law and order fears
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Section 144 imposed in Dera Ismail Khan over law and order fears

Islamabad, March 9: Local authorities have imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan city of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province considering the current law and order situation. They have also issued orders to restrict movement on several roads and in sensitive areas, local media reported on...
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