Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
Islamabad has just set a new record. For the 2026-27 fiscal year, Pakistan’s defence allocation has crossed Rs 3 trillion for the first time, roughly $10.8 billion, and the single sharpest jump
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Around one-fifth of the world’s oil consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it the most strategically important maritime chokepoint on the planet. For decades, its significance has rested on a
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In a significant escalation of international law enforcement efforts, on July 7, 2026, the United States (US) Department of Justice unsealed three federal grand jury indictments, charging a total of 37 defendants
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There are moments when a nation’s resolve is tested not by what it says, but by what it is willing to endure and still stand firm. The events of the past four
More With missiles flying again and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral underway, President Trump has declared the ceasefire “over.” Still, the real question is whether Iran can actually afford to walk away from the
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Three weeks ago, Donald Trump stood before cameras and called his truce with Iran an unconditional surrender. This week, at a NATO summit in Ankara, he declared that same truce dead, telling
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Yesterday, a French appeals court shortened a ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen seeking public office, effectively allowing her to stand in the 2027 presidential election. Hours after the verdict was
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The Hamas announced on July 6, 2026 that it is relinquishing its rule of the Gaza Strip. Is Hamas doing this to preserve its political survival and military capabilities? There is consensus after the
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Stand in a Chinese metropolis like Beijing, and the visual contrast is immediate. Ancient cultural relics sit alongside hyper-modern skyscrapers, compressing centuries into a single frame. But step away from the tourist
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By the time security forces secure the site of an attack in Balochistan, another battle is often already underway. Within minutes, videos appear on social media, statements circulate across encrypted messaging platforms,
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