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Pakistan-Bangladesh direct shipping route cuts transit times by 50% boosting regional trade

The introduction of a direct maritime link between Pakistan and Bangladesh has already made waves in regional trade, with more than 1,000 containers shipped since its launch in October 2024

China and Japan agree to hold security talks as Japanese foreign minister visits Beijing

China and Japan, on December 25, agreed to initiate discussions on contentious security issues, marking a step towards repairing a strained relationship. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, on his first visit to China since taking office in October, described his...

China’s Xpeng flying car makes debut in Shanghai, paving the way for urban air mobility

Chinese EV maker Xpeng Motors' modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), completed a low-altitude flight in Shanghai's central business district, announced the company's subsidiary, AeroHT.

Himalayas at risk: Experts call for immediate Action on Water and Waste Management

A growing crisis of water scarcity, waste management, and environmental degradation in the Himalayan region has prompted urgent calls for action from science and policy experts.

Australia passes world-first social media ban for children under 16

Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media after its parliament approved a world-first law banning social media for children.

China test launches intercontinental ballistic missile for first time in decades

China announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, a move likely to heighten concerns about the country's growing nuclear capabilities.

Turkiye to build three Corvettes for Malaysian Navy

Turkey and Malaysia signed a historic agreement for the construction of three vessels for the Royal Malaysian Navy

Indonesia signs $1.3 billion deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two multipurpose offshore patrol vessels

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri signed a $1.3 billion (€1.18 billion) contract on March 28 to supply the Indonesian Navy with two 4,900-ton PPA ships.

China’s Xiaomi unveils affordable electric car as EV competition intensifies

Xiaomi, the renowned Chinese electronics manufacturer, launched its debut electric vehicle (EV) Xiaomi SU7 in China on March 28.

Air Pollution crisis: Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the worst air quality in 2023

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh experienced the poorest air quality in 2023, with Bangladesh surpassing the World Health Organization's (WHO) safety guidelines by nearly 16 times on average
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US and Iran peace talks in Islamabad end without agreement

US and Iran direct talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt.
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