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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on Friday signed a defence pact, dubbed the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. more
Trump denies media report on heated exchange with Pete Hegseth, calls it 'fake news'

US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports claiming he confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged ammunition shortages, calling the claims "fake news" and ...

80% of key US missile defence interceptors gone amid Iran war: Reports

The US military has exhausted nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defence system, with senior military commanders warning that the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is now & ...

Bangladesh warns media against airing Sheikh Hasina's speech before virtual India event

The Bangladesh government has asked the country's media not to publish or broadcast any statement by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is expected to make her first public appe ...

From Nauru to Naoero: Why the Pacific Island nation just changed its name

The Pacific island nation of Nauru, the world's third smallest nation, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, marking a return to its traditional identity.

Trump says Iran talks resume Monday after calling off planned strike

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to resume on Monday after claiming he called off a "massive strike" on the country following requests from key Midd ...

Two years after her ouster, ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina set for first public appearance in India on August 5

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance from India on August 5, exactly two years after she fled Dhaka for New Delhi amid violent st ...

Big US push: Bangladesh invited to join strategic Pax Silica initiative

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has proposed that Bangladesh join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, according to media reports.

Bitcoin, shipping and sanctions: US targets Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz insurance scheme

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime ...

PoK crisis goes global: Over 50 UK lawmakers demand action

More than 50 UK parliamentarians have written to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressing concern over the recent surge in violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to med ...