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BRICS Foreign Ministers Condemn 'resurgence of trade protectionism' in Trump era
Meeting in Rio, BRICS nations decry rising tariffs and signal deeper south-south cooperation amid renewed U.S. trade tensions under Trump.
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Pope Francis' Final Journey: Royalty, Presidents, and Pilgrims Fill St. Peter’s Square
Tens of thousands gathered in Vatican City as prisoners, migrants, world leaders, and royalty paid a final tribute to Pope Francis, the "Pope of the People."
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India Suspends Indus Treaty, Cuts Ties with Pakistan After Deadly Kashmir Attack
Speaking at a press briefing, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had reviewed intelligence linking the attackers to cross-border networks.
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Humble Voice of Conscience Silenced
His hallmark phrase, “a Church that is poor and for the poor,” was not just rhetoric. It was lived: in his reforms, his global diplomacy, and his personal refusal to embrace the pomp traditionally associated with the papacy.
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Dr Yunus named among Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025
Yunus earned the recognition after taking the helm of the caretaker government in the wake of last year’s historic student-led uprising, which led to the ousting of the authoritarian regime.
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Anti-Israel Sentiment Boils Over in South Asia: Protests Erupt, Maldives Slams Borders Shut
Demonstrators are filling public squares, and governments are changing their foreign policy positions in response to growing pressure from civil society.
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BRICS-Backed Bank Commits $1B to Bangladesh in Landmark Development Drive
Kazbekov confirmed that the Shanghai-based multilateral lender, established by the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), has already approved $320 million for the Expanded Dhaka City Water Supply Resilient Project.
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Global Strike for Gaza Unfolds as Death Toll Surpasses 50,000, World Responds in Unison
From London to Lagos, Jakarta to Johannesburg, crowds flooded public squares and government buildings, raising their voices in unison.
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After BIMSTEC, Still No Justice for Rohingya: Can Return Happen Without Arakan Army?
The question now arises—can the Rohingya ever see justice, or even a safe return to their homeland in Myanmar’s Rakhine State (historically known as Arakan), without the active collaboration of the Arakan Army, the dominant ethnic armed group in the region?
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Israeli air attacks kill dozens in Gaza as Palestinians mark Eid al-Fitr
Airstrikes targeted residential areas and makeshift shelters, with at least 35 people reported dead in the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera.
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Bangladesh to get duty-free, quota-free access to China until 2028
Reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, Ding pledged support for Bangladesh’s interim government, emphasizing trade, investment, cultural exchange, and diplomatic collaboration as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
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Eid Delicacies Across the Globe: A Feast of Flavors and Traditions
From the Middle East to Southeast Asia, Africa to Europe, Eid is celebrated with a variety of customs, prayers, and culinary delights, each region bringing its own unique flavor to the occasion.
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BRICS New Development Bank Confirms Dilma Rousseff’s Tenure Extension
As per the NDB’s operational rules, the bank’s presidency rotates every five years among nationals of its founding members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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Israel Launches Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza During Ceasefire Talks, Killing Over 400
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the attacks, stating that Israel had resumed combat with "full force" and warning that the strikes were "just the beginning."
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Saudi Arabia's $500M Cricket Revolution: Mega T20 League Set to Challenge IPL Supremacy
According to reports from Australian media outlet The Age, Maxwell has been working on this project for over a year, with financial backing from SRJ Sports Investments—a Saudi entity focused on reshaping global sports.
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Information Bridge: A New Chapter in Global South Media Cooperation
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, highlighted major challenges in media relations between the two regions.
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Russia and Myanmar Deepen Ties with Military, Trade, and Nuclear Agreements
The meeting coincided with Russia's recent completion of a fighter jet delivery to Myanmar, a move that military analysts have labeled as part of "elephant diplomacy" between the two nations, both facing criticism from Western governments.
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Moscow Expands Strategic Influence in Myanmar Amid Western Sanctions
Russian businesses are planning investments in Myanmar’s long-delayed Dawei Special Economic Zone, an initiative in the Andaman Sea aimed at creating a regional transportation, industrial, and technological hub.
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Zelensky’s Defiance in Oval Office Sparks US Backlash, Risks Ukraine’s Diplomatic Standing
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the criticism, labeling Zelensky's actions as “appalling” and warning that such behavior would only strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin's position.
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WHO, Japan sign $3.2 million project to help Rohingyas, host community
The funding agreement was formalized with an exchange of notes signed by Saida Shinichi, Japan’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Dr. Ahmed Jamsheed Mohamed, WHO Representative in Bangladesh.