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Saudi Arabia Rejects Reports on Alcohol Sales Reform Linked to Tourism Expansion
Kingdom reaffirms alcohol ban despite speculation ahead of Riyadh Expo 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034
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Pope Leo XIV Issues Trifold Peace Plea in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine During Historic Inaugural Mass
In his first public address, Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent peace in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine, positioning the Holy See as a moral counterweight to global conflict.
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Trump Administration Allegedly Explores Controversial Plan to Relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Libya
U.S. administration has proposed unlocking billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets—held since the fall of dictator Moammar Gadhafi—in exchange for Libya agreeing to absorb a substantial number of Palestinians.
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Global Cotton Prices Hold Steady Despite Currency Fluctuations: Cotton Inc
Chinese yuan, Indian rupee, and Pakistani rupee stability supports steady global cotton benchmarks
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In a World Torn by Conflict, Tagore’s Vision of One Humanity Shines Like a Beacon
On his 164th birth anniversary, Tagore’s message of spiritual unity, compassion, and global citizenship remains more relevant than ever
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Pakistan PM Vows to ‘Avenge’ Victims of India’s Attack
Tensions escalate as Sharif promises retaliation after deadly Indian airstrikes leave dozens dead across LoC
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The Cartoon That Was Killed, the Voice That Wasn’t: Ann Telnaes Wins second Pulitzer as Power Clashes with a Free press
Telnaes honored for fearless satire months after resigning from The Washington Post over censorship of Trump cartoon featuring Jeff Bezos
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Iran Begins Crisis Diplomacy as India-Pakistan Relations Spiral Over Kashmir Attack
Tehran dispatches top envoy to Islamabad amid rising fears of conflict following deadly Kashmir attack
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Carney Declares Victory Over Trump-Era Trade Hostility After Stunning Liberal Comeback
Carney, the former central bank governor turned political leader, vowed to “win this trade war” and rebuild Canada’s economic stature as he celebrated his first election victory as prime minister.
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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.