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India treads cautiously as Trump seeks fresh start with PM Modi

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a friendly tone during their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, with Trump calling Modi a long-time friend and a tough trade negotiator despite his calm demeanor.

The Economic Times

How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire

Analysts say Pakistani officials’ efforts led to breakthrough that has helped avert catastrophe, at least for now

The Guardian - UK

Tarique Rahman spent 17 years in exile. He is now poised to lead Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman is poised to lead Bangladesh after his Bangladesh Nationalist Party scored an election victory

The Independent UK

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Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again - and why it matters for Pakistan and world

Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through "Operation Herof. This surge impacts Pakistan's economy, foreign relations, and investor confidence. The region's strategic importance, particularly for China's Belt and Road Initiative and mineral resources, is now under strain.

The Times of India

What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh

The sentence to death against Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity is seen as a chance for national healing after the violent uprising last year that killed hundreds and ended her 15-year rule

The Independent UK

Heavy clashes erupt along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Escalation comes after Pakistani airstrike in Kabul, with Taliban launching reprisals against military posts

The Guardian - UK

India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years as US tariffs bite

PM’s four-day trip, which includes Japan visit, comes as Delhi seeks to diversify trade and bolster ties with Beijing

The Guardian - UK

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Pakistan Woos Old Rival Bangladesh, As India Watches On

Decades after Pakistani troops killed his friends in Bangladesh's independence war, veteran freedom fighter Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed eyes warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad with cautious pragmatism.

International Business Times

As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?

US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump’s moves. But it won’t be easy.

Al Jazeera

Why Trump's Tariffs Hit India Harder Than China — Modi Faces Shashi Tharoor's Warning on the Fallout

US imposes 50% tariffs on Indian exports, sparking trade war fears as India refuses to halt Russian oil imports, risking a £4.3 billion export loss.

International Business Times UK

Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year

Bangladesh was at the precipice of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising

The Independent UK

Thawing of relations between Pakistan and US raises eyebrows in India

Army chief’s effusive welcome in Washington hints at strategic recalibration amid Middle East turmoil

The Guardian - UK

‘Difficult ceasefire’: Guns silent, but will the India-Pakistan truce hold?

While residents along India’s border areas remain on the edge, experts say the fragile peace does not promise much.

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan: Which countries have nuclear weapons?

The conflict between India and Pakistan has stoked fears of a war between the nuclear-armed neighbours

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Al Jazeera

‘High risks’: Indian attacks in Pakistan raise fears of wider conflict

Modi government says the attacks under Operation Sindoor were restrained. But they went beyond anything seen since 1971.

The Independent UK

Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan are on brink of war – what happens now?

Analysis: India claims to have carried out limited strikes on militant infrastructure, but Pakistan says 26 civilians were killed and a mosque destroyed. Will Islamabad now feel compelled to hit back?

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Pakistan vows response to ‘act of war’ after India’s cross-border strikes

What you need to know about Indian strikes in response to terrorist attack in Kashmir last month

International Business Times

Kashmir Attack Unites Political Foes In India, Pakistan

India and Pakistan are exchanging fire over their de-facto border since the Kashmir attack, but in New Delhi and Islamabad political foes are coming together and looking to score points.

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The Guardian - UK

India test-fires missiles as tensions rise with Pakistan after Kashmir attack

Indian navy showcases its ability to carry out strikes, while Pakistani minister says nuclear weapons ‘are targeted at you’

The Guardian - UK

The domestic pressures shaping India’s response to Kashmir attacks

Narendra Modi must weigh a response that balances domestic fury with strategic restraint

The Independent UK

Russia’s top court removes Taliban’s terror group designation

The ruling does not amount to formal recognition for the Taliban authorities

Euronews

Russia's top court removes terrorist designation on Afghanistan's Taliban

Russian officials have recently emphasised the need to engage with the Taliban to "help stabilise" Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?

Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.

Al Jazeera

‘Dam for a dam’: India, China edge towards a Himalayan water war

Despite protests from locals, India is building a giant hydro dam on the Siang River to counter a Chinese dam.

International Business Times

Imran Khan's Wife Bushra Bibi Emerges As Pakistan Protest Figure

In the chaos of protests that turned Pakistan's capital into a battleground, a new figurehead has emerged: Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

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