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US, Israel war on Iran
How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war
However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains.
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China trade
China-led SCO bloc looks to fast-track plan for new bank, rival Western lenders
29 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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Science
Chinese astronauts land safely in former top secret nuclear missile test site
29 May 2026 - 10:52PM
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Middle East
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How Trump’s war on Iran is jeopardising Asia’s remittance lifeline
In Gulf economies, lost migrant jobs and remittances risk plunging millions across Asia into crisis.
29 May 2026 - 4:30PM
Diplomacy
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PM Sharif’s visit reaffirms China-Pakistan ‘iron brother’ relationship
The visit reinforced the two nations’ commitment to international law, the peaceful resolution of disputes and a multipolar world.
29 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Bangladesh
Policy pivot? India watchful as Bangladesh engages Pakistan
Analysts say the new government in Dhaka is trying a ‘balancing act’ in the region that could signal more businesslike ties with its neighbours.
28 May 2026 - 8:13PM
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China-India relations
What India’s ‘unsinkable aircraft carrier’ near Malacca means for its China ties
Uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict has New Delhi moving on US$10 billion plan to transform Great Nicobar Island.
28 May 2026 - 5:21PM
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India
Reel politik: India tells filmmakers to drop ‘China-bashing’ as ties warm
India’s diplomatic thaw with China is causing films about the 2020 Galwan Valley clash to be retitled, reshot or shelved entirely.
27 May 2026 - 6:53PM
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US-China relations
China’s Wang Yi tells UN multilateralism must be protected in swipe at US
Beijing’s top diplomat says ‘world peace and security are in great jeopardy’ and that UN Charter should be safeguarded at all costs.
27 May 2026 - 6:57AM
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India
As Marco Rubio visits New Delhi, what could it mean for US-India ties?
The US secretary of state’s trip aims to mend bilateral relationship, focusing on trade, defence and Quad unity.
26 May 2026 - 5:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Alibaba
‘Sharif speed’ meets Qwen AI: how Alibaba sealed a sweeping deal with Pakistan
Chairman Joe Tsai uses firm’s mobile AI tool to draft a sweeping tech pact in moments, as ‘frontier technologies’ increasingly enter the global limelight.
25 May 2026 - 11:17PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
China lauds Pakistan’s ‘proactive role’ in US-Iran peace talks and vows support
Shehbaz Sharif tells his hosts in Beijing that efforts to mediate between Tehran and Washington ‘moving in the right direction’.
25 May 2026 - 10:46PM
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Terrorism
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Dozens killed in Pakistan train bombing
A local official said the train, carrying army personnel and their relatives, was going from Quetta to Peshawar.
25 May 2026 - 4:49PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war
Over one hundred deported Pakistanis said they were unable to retrieve their luggage or savings before being placed on deportation flights.
25 May 2026 - 4:39PM
Terrorism
Pakistan attack kills at least 24 as explosive-laden car hits train
A local official said the train, carrying army personnel and their relatives, was going from Quetta to Peshawar. Over 50 people were injured.
24 May 2026 - 7:56PM
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China's military weapons
Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet
Dhaka could be boosting its air power with the reported acquisition of a JF-17 flight simulator.
24 May 2026 - 6:00AM
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India
Rubio renews US ties with India after Trump’s China visit
The US secretary of state called India a natural partner and invited PM Modi to the White House.
24 May 2026 - 12:51AM
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United States
‘Time on our side’: Trump says Iran blockade remains until deal is signed
We must take our time ‘and get it right’, said the US president. Iran said managing the Strait of Hormuz was Tehran’s ‘legal right’.
24 May 2026 - 11:57PM
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Mainland China
Pakistani prime minister visits China amid ongoing Middle East peace drive
The two countries are also predicted to mark a significant diplomatic anniversary by further deepening their long-standing relationship.
24 May 2026 - 5:24PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel thrusts a reluctant UAE into the open over defence ties
Disclosures about Iron Dome batteries and secret meetings have exposed ties analysts say the UAE would rather handle ‘more discreetly’.
23 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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China-India relations
Rubio expected to brief New Delhi on Xi-Trump summit during India trip
US Secretary of State arrives on Saturday for four-day visit, with relations between the two countries strained and continuing to fluctuate.
23 May 2026 - 4:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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China's military weapons
China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms
While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.
21 May 2026 - 8:05PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes
As a fragile ceasefire enters its seventh week, Tehran and Washington remain in indirect talks while tensions roil oil markets.
21 May 2026 - 12:28PM
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Killer of Pakistani TikTok teen star sentenced to death
The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances.
20 May 2026 - 1:00PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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