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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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Indonesia’s F-15 fighter jet deal falls through after years of talks

Boeing's proposed price for the fighter jets was deemed too high by the government and could not be followed through, the Defence Ministry said about the failed deal.

  • Published: February 5, 202610:46 am
  • Author Radhiyya Indra
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In calls with US President Trump and Russian counterpart Putin, Chinese President Xi sets stage for US meeting

The calls highlighted China’s parallel engagement with both Russia and the United States amid mounting pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine and the future of nuclear arms…

  • Published: February 5, 20269:03 am
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US lifts Cambodian arms embargo amid push for regional stability

Cambodia remains subject to certain US Export Administration Regulations restrictions, such as those on military end-uses, but the overall policy is now more permissive.

  • Published: February 5, 20268:35 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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South Korean ruling party whip urges passage of bills on US investment, DMZ control

The US investment bill is among a slew of pending bills in the 22nd National Assembly, which has been slower than usual to process bills, according to Democratic Party Floor…

  • Published: February 4, 202610:56 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung
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Thailand–Cambodia border calm, no election-day disruption, says PM Anutin

Caretaker Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, urged the public to be confident and reassured that the military…

  • Published: February 4, 20269:10 am
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China calls arms control talks with US, Russia ‘neither fair nor reasonable’

When asked about Washington's proposal to include China in the arms control negotiations, the ministry's spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday that "the nuclear capabilities of…

  • Published: February 4, 20269:00 am
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Thai–Cambodian border scam hubs still under close watch

Authorities report that call-centre scam gangs are adapting to crackdowns by relocating their bases from Cambodia to neighbouring countries or moving further inland from border…

  • Published: February 3, 20269:42 am
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds strategic dialogue with Russian security chief

FM Wang said the two countries should maintain close communication on major issues concerning bilateral relations, step up mutual support, and safeguard common interests.

  • Published: February 3, 20268:56 am
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China, UN warn of terror spillover from Afghanistan into Pakistan

At a briefing in New York, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the UN remained committed to four key objectives in Afghanistan, while voicing frustration over the…

  • Published: February 2, 202611:48 am
  • Author Anwar Iqbal

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