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August 21, 2025 11:35 AM August 21, 2025 11:35 AM

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Pakistan, Bangladesh to Sign Four MoUs During Jam Kamal Khan’s Dhaka Visit

Pakistan Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan reached Bangladesh on Wednesday night for a four-day official visit, scheduled from August 21 to 24, 2025. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral trade ties and enhancing economic cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh, reports Bangladesh Sanghba...

August 21, 2025 11:23 AM August 21, 2025 11:23 AM

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Taiwan Monitors 22 Chinese Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels in Latest Incursion

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 22 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese Naval vessels operating around its territorial waters today.   As per the MND, of the 22 aircraft, 15 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), while 5 PL...

August 21, 2025 11:14 AM August 21, 2025 11:14 AM

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Pakistan Floods: Severe Flooding Hits Punjab Province

In Pakistan, due to heavy rains, thousands of villagers living in the low-lying areas of Punjab Province were forced to leave their homes as the level of water rose in the Indus River, washing away all of the protective guide bunds and dykes constructed to support the Layyah-Taunsa Bridge.   As...

August 21, 2025 10:32 AM August 21, 2025 10:32 AM

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France, ICC Slam US Sanctions on Court Officials Investigating War Crimes

The US has imposed sanctions on several International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including French Judge Nicolas Guillou, for their role in pursuing war crimes charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.   US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday announced the sanctions, w...

August 21, 2025 11:46 AM August 21, 2025 11:46 AM

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India, EAEU Sign ToR to Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Russia, have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The ToR was signed by Additional Secretary of the Department of Commerce Ajay Bhadoo and...

August 21, 2025 7:34 AM August 21, 2025 7:34 AM

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UIDAI Partners with Starlink for Seamless Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has collaborated with a private satellite-based internet service provider, Starlink, for seamless Aadhaar-based customer verification. In a statement, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said that the use of Aadhaar authentication by a global satel...

August 21, 2025 7:18 AM August 21, 2025 7:18 AM

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Israel Launches First Phase of Gaza City Ground Offensive Amid Global Concerns and Ceasefire Push

The Israeli military announced that it has started the first steps of a planned ground offensive to capture and control Gaza City. Troops are already operating on the outskirts, specifically in the Zeitoun and Jabalia areas, to prepare for a larger attack. Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, app...

August 21, 2025 7:13 AM August 21, 2025 7:13 AM

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EAM Dr. S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow today

In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the special privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow today. The talks are expected to cover a wide spectrum of bilateral, regiona...