Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar in Dhaka: Bangladesh Visit Stirs Concerns Over Jamaat Links, India’s Watchful Eye
Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar begins a landmark visit to Bangladesh, meeting political leaders including Jamaat-e-Islami, sparking India’s concerns as Dhaka and Islamabad rebuild ties amid strained India-Bangladesh relations.
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Putin Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ in Trump Era as Relations Face Test Over Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as a "light at the end of the tunnel" for strained Russia-US ties, even as Trump set a two-week deadline for progress on Ukraine peace talks, warning of sanctions if Moscow stalls.
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Canada Eases Retaliatory Tariffs, Matches USMCA Exemptions in Trade Reset with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will drop many retaliatory tariffs to align with US tariff exemptions under USMCA. While most Canadian goods regain tariff-free status, levies remain on autos, steel, and aluminum. The move aims to reset trade talks with President Trump, though critics call it a capitulation.
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Iran, European Powers Set to Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Sanctions Threat
Iran and major European powers will resume nuclear talks next week as the threat of UN sanctions looms. While Europe warns of triggering the “snapback” mechanism, Tehran rejects the move as illegal and blames the West for stalling negotiations.
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South Korea Fired Warning Shots as North Korean Troops Cross Border, and Pyongyang Warned of “Uncontrollable” Tensions
South Korea has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border. Pyongyang called it a “deliberate provocation,” warning of “uncontrollable” tensions as both nations continue military posturing along the heavily fortified DMZ.
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Trump Weighs Sanctions or Inaction on Ukraine War, Says Putin–Zelensky Talks Are Like “Oil and Vinegar”