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Pakistani strikes on Kabul leave four dead, dozens injured
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Pakistani strikes on Kabul leave four dead, dozens injured

Kabul, March 14: Pakistani airstrikes claimed four lives and injured 25 others in the Afghan capital Kabul early Friday, deputy spokesman of the Afghan government Hamdullah Fitrat said on Saturday.According to the official, besides Kabul, Pakistan also conducted air raids on Kandahar, Paktika,...
Iran says US ‘bullied India on Russian oil, now urges world to buy it
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Iran says US ‘bullied' India on Russian oil, now urges world to buy it

Iranian Foreign Minister’s remark follows US granting India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil despite earlier Ukraine sanctions
Jaishankar, Iran FM hold talks on BRICS amid West Asia conflict
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Jaishankar, Iran FM hold talks on BRICS amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi, March 13: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held another telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral cooperation and matters concerning BRICS, where India is the current chair and Iran a member of the...
Afghan forces bust smuggling bid, seize 30 Beretta pistols
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Afghan forces bust smuggling bid, seize 30 Beretta pistols

Kabul, March 13: Afghan border forces have confiscated 30 Beretta pistols during a targeted intelligence-led operation in southern Kandahar province, a local security official said on Friday.The operation was conducted by security personnel in the Tor Kach area of Maruf district, where the...
Critical minerals pact between US, India nearing finalisation
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Critical minerals pact between US, India nearing finalisation

New Delhi, March 13: The US and India are moving closer to signing a key agreement on critical minerals that could significantly strengthen strategic cooperation and supply chains between the two countries, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday.Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Gor...
Amid West Asia conflict, ships claim China links to avoid attacks in Hormuz
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Amid West Asia conflict, ships claim China links to avoid attacks in Hormuz

At least 19 commercial ships around the region had been damaged in the war as of Thursday, ship tracking platform claims
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.
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