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Pakistan warns India Indus Waters Treaty suspension will be ‘Act of War’; Trade halted, Diplomats expelled, Airspace closed

In a sweeping response to India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has enacted a series of retaliatory measures, escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors to their highest level in recent years. The decisions, announced following an emergency...

China and Azerbaijan deepen ties with comprehensive strategic pact, visa-free travel, and 20 agreements

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev formally elevated bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership during high-level talks in Beijing

India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, asks Pakistanis to leave India within 48 hours following Kashmir attack

India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and significantly downgraded bilateral ties following a deadly militant attack in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Robots compete with Humans in world’s first half-marathon in Beijing

China hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon in Beijing, positioning the country at the forefront of real-world robotic application and innovation.

Malaysia targets $2.7 billion in Medical Tourism revenue by 2030 amid rising global demand

Malaysia is rapidly emerging as Southeast Asia’s premier destination for medical tourism, combining world-class healthcare with affordability, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centered care.

US–China Trade War: China hits back with 125% Tariff on US goods, calls Trump’s trade policies a “joke”

Beijing announced that it will raise tariffs on American imports to 125% in response to Washington’s recent decision to impose a total of 145% in tariffs on Chinese goods

Turkiye and Pakistan usher in strategic Energy Alliance with Offshore Oil and Gas deal

Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a milestone agreement to jointly pursue offshore oil and gas exploration in Pakistani waters, marking a significant step in expanding Ankara’s global energy footprint and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two allied nations. The accord...

India and Sri Lanka solidify Defense and Energy ties during Modi’s visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Sri Lanka in early April 2025 proved pivotal in fortifying the two nations' growing cooperation, particularly in the defense and energy sectors. This marked the first visit by a foreign leader to...

Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 3,000 as rescuers race against time

The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar last week has now surpassed 3,000, as rescue operations continue across the nation.

Ramadan 2025: Mass Iftar at Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque brings together thousands of Muslims

Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Jakarta hosts mass iftar during Ramadan 2025, bringing together thousands of Muslims from across the city and beyond

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IAEA General Conference 2026: Nuclear Power, Safeguards and Global Security in Focus

IAEA's 70th General Conference concluded in Vienna on September 18 after five days of discussions that placed nuclear energy expansion, nonproliferation, nuclear safety, advanced reactors, fusion technology and international technical cooperation at the center of the global agenda.