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East & South Asia

Delhi Car Blast Triggers Anti-Terror Probe, Say Police

Indian authorities are investigating a deadly car explosion in Delhi under the country’s primary anti-terrorism legislation, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials...

BusinessCentral Asia

Russia’s First Freight Train Reaches Iran’s Aprin Dry Port

TEHRAN: The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in Tehran-Moscow trade...

East & South Asia

Taliban Blames Pakistan as Afghan Peace Talks Collapse

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have blamed Pakistan for the failure of peace talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Istanbul, signaling that tensions along...

East & South Asia

Bangladesh: Election Campaign Begins with Deadly Shooting Incident

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s election season began with deadly violence after unidentified gunmen on motorbikes attacked a political rally, killing one person and injuring two...

Central Asia

Germany pays Afghans to forgo resettlement

BERLIN: Germany has come under scrutiny after reports emerged that it is offering cash payments to Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan in exchange...

East & South AsiaEconomy

China Eases Some U.S. Tariffs, but Soybean Imports Remain Costly

BEIJING: China has announced a partial suspension of tariffs on U.S. goods, offering limited relief in a trade standoff that has shaken global...

East & South Asia

Political Disputes Delay Democratic Reforms in Bangladesh

DHAKA: Deep divisions among Bangladeshi political parties have stalled a key democratic reform initiative, prompting the interim government to give rival groups one...

Central AsiaEnvironment

Strong 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Leaving 20 Dead

KABUL: A powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan overnight, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more, officials said on Monday. The 6.3-magnitude...

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Pakistan Mediates US–Iran Talks Amid Deadlock Over Uranium Enrichment

Islamabad: Pakistan is reportedly playing an active diplomatic role in efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran, as tensions continue...

US and Iran came Closer for a deal to End War Amid Ongoing Talks

WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news...

Decision Lies with Washington to Rebuild Trust, Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Tehran: Following the recent negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran has presented its official stance, making it clear that Tehran had...