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Provision of ‘maximum security’ to Chinese nationals top priority, Pakistan interior minister tells envoy

Chinese citizens and projects have come under attack multiple times in Pakistan. According to data shared by the National Counter Terrorism Authority in December 2024, as many as…

  • Published: February 6, 202612:47 pm
  • Author Dawn
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Brazil President Lula to make first Seoul trip since 2010 at South Korean counterpart Lee’s invitation

A Brazilian president has made only two state visits to South Korea to date: the first in January 2001 by President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and the second in May 2005, when…

  • Published: February 6, 202612:45 pm
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Global cricket tournament gets embroiled in South Asian hostilities

Pakistan may go ahead with its boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15, showing solidarity with Bangladesh after the ICC refused to move matches from India.

  • Published: February 6, 202611:23 am
  • Author Debarshi Dasgupta
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Bruneian students gain insights into ASEAN at roadshow

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to foster a greater understanding of ASEAN, while promoting patriotism, unity, and appreciation of ASEAN’s purpose and functions.

  • Published: February 6, 202611:05 am
  • Author Daniel Lim
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Laos, Vietnam boost special relationship, agree to build Friendship University

The signing of the documents took place during a state visit to Laos by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Mr To Lam, at the invitation of the Secretary…

  • Published: February 6, 20269:10 am
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India-US trade deal to be completed ‘very soon’: EAM Jaishankar

Concluding his three-day visit to Washington, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the Indo-US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing.

  • Published: February 6, 20268:58 am
  • Author The Statesman
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Taiwan’s TMSC to produce 3-nanometer semiconductors in Japan; PM Takaichi pledges support

TSMC is the world’s largest contract manufacturer of semiconductors.

  • Published: February 6, 20268:55 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Cambodia asks France to provide historical evidence to help settle Thai border dispute

France is the former colonial power that delimited much of the Cambodia–Thailand boundary during the protectorate period.

  • Published: February 6, 20268:50 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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China ready to deepen cooperation with other APEC economies

Customs data showed that China's total trade with other APEC economies reached US$3.79 trillion in 2025, accounting for 57.82 percent of the nation's overall foreign trade for the…

  • Published: February 6, 20268:45 am
  • Author Zhong Nan
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Indonesia warns it will walk away from US President Trump’s Board of Peace if Palestine goals fail

Analysts suggest Mr Prabowo's outreach manages domestic sensitivities, but risks remain due to Israel's involvement and domestic scepticism.

  • Published: February 6, 20268:40 am
  • Author Hariz Baharudin

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