Pakistan using jihadist proxies to crush dissent in Balochistan – Report

Pakistan using jihadist proxies to crush dissent in Balochistan – Report

Pakistan is increasingly accused of deploying jihadist proxies to silence political dissent while presenting itself as a victim of terror internationally, according to a new report. The claim follows the September 2 suicide bombing outside Quetta’s Shahwani Stadium, which killed 15 and injured

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Baloch families and BYC decry lack of justice, enforced disappearances in Pakistan

Baloch families and BYC decry lack of justice, enforced disappearances in Pakistan

Families of missing persons in Balochistan, along with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), have raised alarm over what they describe as a complete breakdown of justice in the province. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, families said they have been staging a

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Trump advisor Navarro attacks Musk and India over Russian oil imports

Trump advisor Navarro attacks Musk and India over Russian oil imports

Donald Trump’s Trade Advisor Peter Navarro on Monday intensified his online feud with Elon Musk while launching a new attack on India for purchasing Russian oil. In a post on X, Navarro used an expletive and claimed that India had not imported Russian

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At BRICS summit, EAM Jaishankar highlights trade patterns, market access and multilateral reforms

At BRICS summit, EAM Jaishankar highlights trade patterns, market access and multilateral reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday raised concerns over global trade practices, calling trade patterns and market access “prominent issues” while addressing the Virtual Summit of BRICS Leaders. He stressed the need for fair, transparent, and inclusive economic practices to build resilience

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Japan PM’s exit sparks debate on Asia’s defense against US tariffs

Japan PM’s exit sparks debate on Asia’s defense against US tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late August visit to Japan came at a pivotal moment, with Tokyo balancing its strategic ties with India against growing friction with the United States over tariffs. During talks with then–Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, India and Japan adopted a

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Eight killed as Gen Z protests over social media ban turn violent in Nepal

Eight killed as Gen Z protests over social media ban turn violent in Nepal

At least eight people were killed and hundreds injured on Monday as Gen Z-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and Nepal’s recent social media ban spiraled into violent clashes in Kathmandu. The protests began at Maitighar, where hundreds gathered to denounce the government’s crackdown

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PM Modi and President Macron discuss Ukraine peace efforts and bilateral cooperation

PM Modi and President Macron discuss Ukraine peace efforts and bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on ongoing efforts to bring a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict while reaffirming the strength of the India-France Strategic Partnership. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for dialogue, diplomacy, and

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PM Modi congratulates Guyana President Irfaan Ali on election victory, vows to deepen India-Guyana ties

PM Modi congratulates Guyana President Irfaan Ali on election victory, vows to deepen India-Guyana ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated President Irfaan Ali on his victory in the recently concluded General and Regional elections in Guyana, expressing confidence that bilateral relations will continue to strengthen on the foundation of historic people-to-people ties. Taking to his official X

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Zelensky says 60% of Ukraine’s frontline weapons now domestically produced

Zelensky says 60% of Ukraine’s frontline weapons now domestically produced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that nearly 60% of the weapons used by Ukrainian forces on the front line are now domestically produced, marking a major milestone in the country’s defense industry amid its ongoing war with Russia. “During this war, Ukraine has

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Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to visit Varanasi, meet PM Modi in New Delhi

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam to visit Varanasi, meet PM Modi in New Delhi

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam will undertake a week-long state visit to India from September 9 to 16, marking his first overseas bilateral trip in his current term. The visit underscores the close and historic partnership between India and Mauritius, rooted in shared

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Trump preparing South Korea visit in October, possible meeting with Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC

Trump preparing South Korea visit in October, possible meeting with Xi Jinping on sidelines of APEC

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a possible trip to South Korea in October to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers’ meeting, where he may also meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, CNN reported citing senior administration officials. The summit,

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India strengthens Connect Central Asia policy with Chabahar Port at the center of strategy

India strengthens Connect Central Asia policy with Chabahar Port at the center of strategy

India is intensifying its Connect Central Asia policy with a renewed focus on the Chabahar Port in Iran, positioning it as a strategic hub for regional trade and connectivity amid shifting global and regional dynamics. The recalibration comes at a time when Washington’s

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Trump signals readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine war

Trump signals readiness for next phase of sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has indicated his readiness to advance to a “second phase” of sanctions against Russia, as Moscow continues its military offensive in Ukraine and resists diplomatic efforts to end the war. When asked by reporters in Washington on Sunday if

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Israel weighing US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal tied to hostage release

Israel weighing US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal tied to hostage release

Israel is “seriously considering” a new US ceasefire proposal in Gaza that links halting military operations with the release of Israeli hostages, an Israeli official confirmed on Sunday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the plan was delivered to Hamas over

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South Korean President Lee meets ruling and opposition party leaders to push unity

South Korean President Lee meets ruling and opposition party leaders to push unity

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday held a high-level luncheon meeting with leaders of both the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), underscoring his commitment to building solidarity and consensus in national politics. The talks,

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Yudh Abhyas 2025: Indian and US armies hold live drills in Alaska to enhance defence cooperation

Yudh Abhyas 2025: Indian and US armies hold live drills in Alaska to enhance defence cooperation

The 21st edition of the India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 is underway at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, showcasing the growing defence partnership between the two countries. The exercise, which began last week with a grand opening ceremony, will continue until September

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Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China’s Guangdong, forces mass evacuations and school closures

Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China’s Guangdong, forces mass evacuations and school closures

Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon of the year, struck south China’s Guangdong Province on Monday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruptions. The storm made landfall in Taishan, a county-level city in Jiangmen, at around 8:50 a.m., with maximum winds reaching

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Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra engages US lawmakers to boost trade, energy cooperation

Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra engages US lawmakers to boost trade, energy cooperation

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has intensified outreach with American lawmakers to reinforce the growing strategic, trade, and energy partnership between New Delhi and Washington. On Friday, Kwatra met Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss India-US bilateral ties, emphasizing trade cooperation

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Over 475 immigrants detained at Hyundai factory in Georgia, most South Koreans

Over 475 immigrants detained at Hyundai factory in Georgia, most South Koreans

US federal authorities have detained more than 475 undocumented workers, most of them South Korean nationals, during a large-scale raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant site in Georgia. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia confirmed that the

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Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine

Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine

US President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on the European Union (EU) after Brussels imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) fine on Google for antitrust violations. On Friday, the European Commission announced the penalty, ruling that Google abused its dominance in the

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