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Trump extends tariff deadline to August 1, threatens duties up to 40% on certain countries

Trump announced an extension of the deadline for imposing new reciprocal tariffs to August 1, while warning that duties of up to 40% will be levied on selected countries if trade agreements are not reached by then.

India-Pakistan 2025 conflict: Pakistan downs five Indian jets, 84 drones as aerial war escalates

More than 100 fighter jets from India and Pakistan were involved in a major aerial engagement that occurred on May 6 and 7, Pakistani officials have confirmed, making it one of the largest and longest dogfights in recent global aviation history.

Pakistan vows retaliation, downs 5 Indian jets after Indian strikes kill 31 civilians

India and Pakistan edged dangerously close to direct conflict on May 7 for the first time since 2019, following India’s most extensive and lethal strikes inside Pakistani territory in decades.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese wins election for second 3-year term

Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday,

Israeli tourist asked to sign war crimes declaration at Japanese hotel over Gaza war

A hotel in Kyoto, Japan, is at the center of a growing diplomatic controversy after requiring an Israeli tourist to sign a declaration affirming he had not committed war crimes during his military service.

Massive explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port kills several, injures hundreds

A massive explosion and fire ripped through Iran’s largest commercial port, Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas, on Saturday, leaving at least eight people dead and over 700 injured.

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.

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.
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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.
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