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US President Trump vows to keep ‘massive’ tariffs on India until Russian oil imports cease

Russian oil has been one of the main irritants for President Trump in prolonged trade talks with India — half of his 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for…

  • Published: October 21, 20259:00 am
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South Korea expands probe into suspects, banks, death in Cambodia

Authorities say most of the suspects were involved in a variety of fraudulent acts operated from criminal compounds in Cambodia, including romance scams, investment fraud and…

  • Published: October 21, 20258:55 am
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‘Positive step’: Saudi Arabia welcomes Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire, affirms support for peace efforts

The ceasefire was agreed October 19 during talks between Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Doha with the mediation of Qatar and Turkiye. A next round of negotiations between the…

  • Published: October 21, 20258:35 am
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Public support in South Korea for unification dips below 50% for 1st time: poll

Along with decreasing interest in unification, public indifference toward North Korea itself has grown.

  • Published: October 21, 20258:20 am
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‘No phone call between Modi, Trump’: India refutes US President’s claim on Russian oil purchase

The US president on Wednesday claimed that, during a telephone conversation, PM Modi “assured” him that India won’t be buying oil from Russia.

  • Published: October 17, 20259:00 am
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‘Ball is in their court’: PM Shehbaz says ready for talks if Afghanistan agrees to Pakistan’s conditions

The premier expressed hope that the latest situation between the two countries would be resolved on a long-term basis, including the elimination of the Fitna al-Khawarij from…

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Seoul looks to ASEAN summit for regional action on Cambodia’s scam-linked crimes

Wi Sung-lac, director of the presidential National Security Office, explained that Seoul was reviewing the possibility of including ways to jointly deal with crimes in Cambodia as…

  • Published: October 17, 20258:35 am
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US and China managing their ties well will be hugely beneficial to the world: Singapore President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam urged renewed multilateralism as the US retreats from global leadership, highlighting the jobs crisis and risks of AI, and the need for reforms in…

  • Published: October 17, 20258:30 am
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Japan to strengthen cultural diplomacy with emerging nations by sending experts in Japanese music, language abroad

The Foreign Ministry aims to increase fans of Japanese culture, considering China’s growing influence through enhancing its cultural diplomacy.

  • Published: October 17, 20258:25 am
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Nepali government recalls 11 Nepali ambassadors, including envoys to China and the US

Those recalled have been instructed to return by November 6; most were appointed on political grounds.

  • Published: October 17, 20258:20 am
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