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Twin bombings in India and Pakistan claim 20 lives, threatening fragile ceasefire

A pair of bombings in the capitals of India and Pakistan within a 24-hour span have left at least 20 dead, marking the most severe security breaches in over a decade and raising fears of renewed hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors. In India, a car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red......

Mark Carney apologises to Trump over Reagan-inspired anti-tariff ad as trade talks remain frozen

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a formal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a controversial advertisement launched by Ontario's government. The ad, which quoted Ronald Reagan’s critique of tariffs, drew Trump’s ire but failed to restart the stalled......

Xi calls for multilateralism at APEC summit as Trump skips regional forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping positioned Beijing as a champion of multilateral cooperation during the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, delivering a written speech that highlighted China’s role as a key driver of global economic growth. In contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump opted to boycott the......

Trump's visit to Japan sets stage for pivotal talks with Xi

Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......

Trump and Lula to meet in Malaysia during Asia tour

U.S. President Donald Trump has departed for a major tour of Asia, with a key stop in Malaysia where he plans to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The meeting aims to restore diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations after years of tension. Speaking to reporters aboard......

Trump to meet Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday in South Korea, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The meeting, confirmed by White House officials, is expected to address key economic and security issues, including trade relations and regional......

Modi's China visit signals shift amid US trade tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a pivotal visit to China this weekend, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. The visit comes during heightened trade tensions with the United States, as New Delhi seeks to recalibrate its foreign relations and economic strategy. Strategic......

North Korea secret missile base near China raises security concerns

North Korea has reportedly constructed a secret military base near its border with China, potentially housing some of Pyongyang’s latest long-range ballistic missiles, according to a new report by the Washington-based thinktank, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The undeclared......

Kazakhstan’s digital transformation: From e-government pioneer to AI powerhouse

Kazakhstan has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from a resource-driven economy into one of Central Asia’s leading digital innovators. With more than 92% of public services now available online and a growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI), the country is......