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UK and Indonesia agree $5.2 billion maritime deal to boost Indo-Pacific security

UK and Indonesia have agreed to $5.24 billion (£4 billion) maritime deal, led by British defense firm Babcock.

China commissions most advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to boost naval power

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered active service.

Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and security hawk, as its new leader.

Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan as forecasters warn of more rain

More than 300 people have been killed in northwest Pakistan after two days of torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides, local officials confirmed.

Trump Tariffs take effect: Full list of countries facing new US import duties

A sweeping set of U.S. import tariffs has officially taken effect, targeting dozens of countries with new trade duties ranging from 50% to 10%. The move, led by President Donald Trump, marks a renewed escalation in America’s global trade...

Thailand-Cambodia clashes kill 33, force 160,000 to flee amid escalating violence

Intense fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border has killed at least 33 people and forced more than 160,000 civilians to flee their homes, as escalating cross-border attacks entered a third day on Saturday (July 26), raising fears of a broader...

UK, India sign Free Trade Agreement as Starmer and Modi hail ‘historic day’

UK and India signed a landmark free trade agreement on July 24 during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Britain.

Trump reaches trade deals with Japan, Philippines and Indonesia ahead of tariff deadline

The United States has struck new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, just days before the Trump administration’s self-imposed August 1 tariff deadline.

South Korea Floods: 14 dead, several missing as heavy rain triggers landslides and mass evacuations

South Korea is grappling with the aftermath of relentless torrential rains that swept across the country over five consecutive days, leaving at least 14 people dead.

Planning a trip to China? 30-day Visa-Free Entry now available for citizens of 74 Countries

China has opened its doors wider than ever before. As of July 2025, citizens from 74 countries can now enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
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Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agree to establish secretariat for Mecca Joint Defense Agreement

Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have taken the first formal steps to institutionalize their new mutual defense arrangement, agreeing to establish a permanent secretariat in Saudi Arabia
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