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Russia's Overnight Aerial Strike On Western Ukraine Kills 1, Injures 18

Russian overnight attack killed one person, injured at least 18, and struck a US electronics manufacturer in western Ukraine, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.

China And Pakistan Agree To Launch New Economic Corridor Projects

Pakistan and China pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship program of China's Belt and Road Initiative, officials said.

Netanyahu Says He'll Push For Gaza City Takeover Amid Renewed Ceasefire Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he will give final approval for the takeover of Gaza City while also restarting negotiations with Hamas aimed at returning all the remaining hostages and ending the war on Israel's terms.

US Embassy Contradicts Trump's 'USAID Fund For Voter Turnout In India' Claim

The US Embassy in Delhi has contradicted President Donald Trump's claims and said that it did not receive or provide $21 million for any voter turnout-related activities in India.

North Korea Reportedly Has Secret Missile Base Near China

North Korea has quietly built and operated a sprawling long-range missile base near the Chinese border that stores Kim Jong Un's most advanced strategic weapons, demonstrating the regime's ongoing efforts to advance its nuclear strike capabilities.

Explosion At Pakistan Fireworks Storage Facility Injures At Least 25 People

An explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Thursday injured at least 25 people, some of them critically.

"Silence Only Emboldens The Bully": Chinese Envoy To India On Trump Tariffs

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, on Thursday labelled the US a "bully" and criticised it, saying that the US has always benefited from free trade, but is now using tariffs as "bargain chips".

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin In Moscow

"We believe that relations between India and Russia have been among the steadiest of the major relationships in the world after the Second World War," Mr Jaishankar said at a joint media briefing with Mr Lavrov.

Suspended Thai Prime Minister Testifies Over Call That Could Get Her Booted

Thailand's suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra testified in a Bangkok court on her alleged breach of an ethics law in her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia, a case that could see her forced out of her job entirely.

Need To Address Trade Imbalance Between India And Russia: S Jaishankar In Moscow

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the trade deficit of $58.9 billion between Russia and India, despite more than a fivefold rise in bilateral goods trade over the last four years.

Bipartisan Chorus Warns Trump On China Amid "Tariff Tantrum" Vs India

US President Donald Trump has faced the scrutiny of friends and foes alike since he all but declared an economic war against India

Russia To Boost Nuclear Shield Amid 'Colossal Threat': State Nuclear Chief

Russia's nuclear shield should be strengthened in coming years due to the "colossal threats" facing the world's biggest nuclear power, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said on Thursday.

Thailand's Shinawatra Dynasty Faces Court Verdicts That Could Shake Politics

Thailand's billionaire Shinawatra family is bracing for a series of high-stakes court decisions starting Friday that could test its political resilience, with the prospect of an early election and prolonged trouble for country's stuttering economy.

Japanese Man, 93, Was Presumed To Be Killed By Bear. Attacker Was His Son

Fujiyuki Shindo, 51, was arrested on Tuesday in Daisen for allegedly stabbing his 93-year-old father, Fujiyoshi, to death at their home on Monday afternoon.

North Korea Has Built Secret Long-Range Missile Base Near China: Report

North Korea has quietly built and operated a sprawling long-range missile base near the Chinese border that stores Kim Jong Un's most advanced strategic weapons, demonstrating the regime's ongoing efforts to advance its nuclear strike capabilities.

Major Internet Outage Hits Pakistan, Disrupts Businesses And Daily Life

A nationwide internet outage in Pakistan continues to disrupt businesses, financial services and daily life. Industry officials termed the internet outage as one of the most severe breakdowns in recent years.

China Considers Yuan-Backed Stablecoins To Boost Currency Usage: Report

China is considering allowing the usage of yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time to boost wider adoption of its currency globally, sources familiar with the matter said, in a major reversal of its stance towards digital assets.

79 Killed As Bus Crashes Into Truck, Sparks Huge Fire In Afghanistan

A bus crash in northwestern Afghanistan killed at least 79 people returning from Iran, including 19 children, an official said.

"Urgent Priority": Nikki Haley Seeks Trump-PM Modi Meet On India-US Ties

Calling the partnership between India and the US a "no-brainer" to counter China, Nikki Haley said it would be a "massive mistake" on Washington's part to let the trade spat with New Delhi escalate into "an enduring rupture."

"Get US-India Ties Back On Track": Nikki Haley's Big China Warning To Trump

Nikki Haley has cautioned that ties between Washington and New Delhi are near a breaking point, and said it was critical to get the relations back on track if America hopes to contain China's growing global ambitions.