India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation
Those in India say that whether or not the clash escalates is up to Islamabad. Those in Pakistan say that New Delhi’s actions leave Pakistan with little choice but to strike…
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China, US scheduled to hold trade talks
Although analysts viewed the talks more as a symbolic gesture, they said it nonetheless signals that the possibility of dialogue and cooperation still exists, which could pave the…
‘Escalation risks are real’: Analysts, diplomats react to latest Pakistan-India clashes
India's late-night attack resulted in 26 civilian casualties and over 40 injuries. In retaliation, Islamabad took down five Indian jets.
Misinformation adds more uncertainty to the fog of war around India’s strikes on Pakistan
A barrage of unverified claims and misinformation was unleashed online, adding further uncertainty to developments in the ongoing confrontation between the two South Asian…
Pakistan sends fresh aid consignment to Gaza
The consignment — sent in collaboration with the Al-Khidmat Foundation — includes approximately 85 tonnes of canned food, 10 tonnes of rice and two tonnes of powdered milk.…
Chinese ship capable of deep sea mapping leaves Philippines’ exclusive economic zone
Commodore Jay Tarriela, the PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said in a press briefing that the Chinese research vessel Tan Suo 3 was last seen 460 kilometers off the…
Cambodian, Malaysian chambers ink MoU to jumpstart investment
CCC vice-president Sok Piseth, who also serves as chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council for Cambodia, explained that the meeting aimed to strengthen ties between the two…
At least 16 killed as Pakistan-India tensions intensify
The toll includes a 3-year-old girl who was killed in a mosque in Punjab province.
China’s central bank cuts interest rate as US tariffs threaten economy
People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng announced Wednesday that the lending rate to commercial banks would be reduced by 0.25 percentage points to 1.5 percent.
United front: Dawn
Internal unity is essential to face the challenges confronting Pakistan.