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Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign defence pact amid growing regional tensions.

August 8, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye sign defence pact amid growing regional tensions. Pakistan says the agreement declares that an attack on any one country will be considered an attack against all three. A New Security Pact in Mecca Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, bringing three influential Muslim-majority […]

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Iran’s Pezeshkian backs dialogue with US but rejects surrender

Iran’s Pezeshkian supports US dialogue but firmly rejects surrender.

August 8, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran’s Pezeshkian supports US dialogue but firmly rejects surrender. Renewed tensions raise concerns over the future of US-Iran negotiations amid growing uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts. Iran Signals Resolve and Openness to Dialogue Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to his supporters and negotiators: Iran is willing to talk, but it will not

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‘America shooting itself in the foot’: US Senators Wyden, Paul oppose 100% tariffs on India, China

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China.

August 8, 2026 / News, Business, Business and Finance, Business and Leadership, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US senators oppose Trump’s 100% tariffs on India and China. US senators opposed tariffs in a Russia sanctions debate, affecting India’s growing reliance on Russian energy amid West Asia conflict. Why the US Senate Tariff Debate Matters A debate in the US Senate has drawn attention in India because it could reshape the economic relationship

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Meta admits to Centre lapses in curbing child sexual abuse content

Meta admits lapses in tackling child sexual abuse content

August 7, 2026 / News, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, Investing / / Leave a Comment

Meta admits lapses in tackling child sexual abuse content The meetings are expected to continue for three to four days as discussions focus on key issues and future action plans. Meta faces fresh scrutiny in India New Delhi: Meta executives faced a second consecutive day of questioning by Indian government officials on Thursday, August 6,

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US President Trump signs new orders to limit birthright citizenship

Trump signs new orders restricting US birthright citizenship

August 7, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Trump signs new orders restricting US birthright citizenship The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted US citizenship to everyone born or naturalised in the country, including former slaves. Trump targets birthright citizenship again Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birth tourism and narrowing the number of people who

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Bomb Attack At Shakib Al Hasan's House Hours After Sheikh Hasina's Delhi Presser

Bomb attack targets Shakib Al Hasan’s house after Hasina presser

August 6, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Bomb attack targets Shakib Al Hasan’s house after Hasina presser The attack occurred around 8:45 pm at Shakib Al Hasan’s ancestral home in Magura, where assailants also vandalised the property during the incident. New Delhi: In a stark reminder of Bangladesh’s fraying political climate, the ancestral home of former cricket captain and Awami League leader

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I will return to Bangladesh in Dec, not afraid: Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return, says she fears nothing

August 6, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Sheikh Hasina vows Bangladesh return, says she fears nothing Sheikh Hasina said her return is about restoring Bangladesh’s development, secular values and prosperity, not regaining political power. New Delhi: In her first public media interaction since fleeing to India, former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has declared she is determined to return home in December,

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Iran agrees with Oman on Hormuz commercial shipping route

Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz commercial shipping route

August 6, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Iran, Oman agree on Hormuz commercial shipping route Iran and Oman have held consultations over the past two months, paving the way for an agreement on a proposed commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran: In a rare sign of diplomatic movement amid escalating regional tensions, Iran and Oman have made significant progress

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Man arrested with ammo while monitoring Trump fundraiser

Man arrested with ammunition near Trump fundraiser event

August 5, 2026 / News, Crime, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Man arrested with ammunition near Trump fundraiser event Authorities said the man filmed the event and carried a loaded 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket during arrest. Rancho Palos Verdes (US): A 38-year-old man was arrested near President Donald Trump’s golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes after authorities found him carrying ammunition while a

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Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict

Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict

August 5, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Qatar says mediation advances toward ending US-Iran conflict DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) — Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way. Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 5% after the

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