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US President Trump invites Pakistan PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO

The so-called “Board of Peace” has begun to take shape as the US moves on to the second phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which stands decimated after…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:57 am
  • Author Baqir Sajjad Syed
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Japan, India agree on Quad’s importance; Foreign Ministers to establish dialogues to promote cooperation

In the area of economic security, both nations also agreed to establish the Japan–India Private-Sector Dialogue on Economic Security, which will be attended by business…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:40 am
  • Author Hirotaka Kuriyama
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Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China

India's exports to China increased by 36.68% (US$14.25 billion) from April to December 2025. This rise is driven by mobile phone components and naphtha, but the trade imbalance…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:35 am
  • Author Nirmala Ganapathy
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Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam

According to trade data, Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, excluding shipments to Iran, compared to Vietnam’s 387,000 tonnes. This marks Pakistan’s…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:30 am
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Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes

Intense shelling in O'Smach, Cambodia, near the Thai border, displaced residents after strikes allegedly targeting scam compounds owned by Ly Yong Phat.

  • Published: January 16, 20268:54 am
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China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties

Premier Li Qiang and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed the two countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and safeguarding multilateralism during…

  • Published: January 16, 20268:52 am
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French Rafale fighter jet deal: Around 80% of 114 aircraft may be built in India as talks focus on localisation

India’s proposed Rafale fighter jet deal could see most aircraft built locally, alongside plans for a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub, exports, and higher…

  • Published: January 16, 20268:36 am
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India-Russia ‘win-win’ labour deal sparks concerns over migrant workers’ rights and safety

India is pursuing labour mobility deals and a new bill to safeguard workers abroad, yet challenges persist, including skills mismatches and the need for constant agreement updates.

  • Published: January 16, 20268:32 am
  • Author Nirmala Ganapathy and Kalicharan Veera Singam
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Japan, Philippines agree on logistics pact to boost security ties

The agreement enables Japan's Self-Defence Forces and the Philippine forces to provide each other with essential supplies during joint exercises.

  • Published: January 16, 20268:28 am
  • Author Hirotaka Kuriyama
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China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step: Ministry of Commerce

Earlier this week, the ministry announced that China and the EU had agreed to provide general guidance on price undertakings — commitments to maintain minimum prices — for…

  • Published: January 16, 20265:50 am
  • Author Zhang Chenxu and Wang Keju

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