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US backs Pakistan’s right to defend itself
WASHINGTON – The United States on Feb 27 said it supported Pakistan after
it bombed neighbouring Afghanistan
and declared war against its Taliban government following clashes.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and expressed support fo…
Jung Chang: ‘If I went back to China, I could be thrown in prison’
• Jung Chang and Wild Swans: I can’t risk going back to China
My mother was once forced to kneel on broken glass. I remember helping my grandma use tweezers to pull out the fragments of glass.…
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Trump unhappy with latest nuclear talks
TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.…
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US-China Rivalry Suddenly Intensifies in Bangladesh
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Only a week has passed since the BNP supremo Tarique Rahman has taken over as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh after the resounding victory of his party in the February 12 national elections.…
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Whistleblower reveals how China spies on citizens at home – and in the US
As steam rises from the stove, Ma Ruilin hand-pulls fresh noodles for the lunch service at the Chinese restaurant he runs in New York.
Most of his former cadres inside China’s ruling Communist Party wouldn’t understand why he left his comfortable life …
Hiltzik: Why investors are wary of U.S. stocks
If you’re a stock market investor you might be feeling pretty good about how your portfolio of U.S. equities fared in the first year of President Trump’s term.
All the major market indices seemed to be firing on all cylinders, with the Standard & P…
The ‘surprising country’ experts say Andrew could flee to after arrest
The former Duke of York was arrested on February 19 over misconduct allegations linked to the Epstein files but denies any wrongdoing.
Disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could consider leaving the UK for an unexpected destination following his …
‘Mother’, ‘Father’ Of All Deals And More: What Are The 9 Free Trade Agreements India Signed With 38 Nations?
Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 15:49 IST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the nine comprehensive FTAs covering 38 countries grant Indian businesses preferential access to nearly two-thirds of global trade and GDP
Headlined by two landmark trade agr…
HSBC CEO Indicates End of Bank Overhaul Despite Drop in Profits
HSBC, under the leadership of CEO Georges Elhedery, is nearing the completion of its restructuring plan for the renowned British bank.
Although facing a 7% decline in pre-tax profit to $29.9bn in the past year – largely due to significant one-off costs…
Hong Kong Court Overturns Fraud Conviction Of Beijing Critic Jimmy Lai
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HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong appellate court on Thursday quashed fraud convictions against onetime media magnate Jimmy Lai, a rare victory in the prominent activist’s legal battles.…
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