Foreign nationals among 28 tourists feared killed in targeted terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
Home Minister Amit Shah arrived Srinagar last night to review the security situation.
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Meta, TikTok back Indonesia’s push for child online safety
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Russian air force plan in Indonesia draws controversy
Reports on the proposal were immediately dismissed by the Indonesian government.
Malaysian medical product manufacturers brace for possible fluid tariffs
According to the Health Ministry, Malaysia’s medical device exports to the United States were valued at RM13.69bil (US$3.07bil) in 2024, making up 36.97% of the country’s…