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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin (Photo/Reuters)
Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

Aug 09, 2026

Russia is exploring a rail route to India via Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to bypass maritime risks in the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin cited Middle East conflicts disrupting shipping lines, while also calling for long-term domestic construction funding.

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Rushan Abbas, Chairwoman of the WUC Executive Committee ( Photo: X/@RushanAbbas)

Rushan Abbas welcomes new research on China's transnational repression of Uyghurs

Aug 09, 2026
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UAE leaders congratulate President of Singapore on National Day

Aug 09, 2026
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Israel warns citizens in Greece ahead of Gaza-related protests

Aug 09, 2026
Turkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan (File Photo/Reuters)

Mecca defence pact not aimed at attacking or eliminating Iran, says Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan

Aug 09, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

No direct talks with US, exchange of messages through intermediaries, says Iranian FM Araghchi

Aug 09, 2026
High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi inaugurates Children's Corner at Indian Visa Centre (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh: High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi inaugurates Children's Corner at Indian Visa Centre

Aug 09, 2026
Paank condemns enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings in Balochistan (Photo/X@pank_bnm)

Paank condemns enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings in Balochistan

Aug 09, 2026

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Photo/Brasil 247)

Lula calls for stronger BRICS, South American integration and greater Global South role

Aug 09, 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government plan places greater South-South cooperation at the centre of the country's foreign policy, with a focus on strengthening ties among developing nations and expanding Brazil's political, economic, financial and technological autonomy, Brasil 247 reported.
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Transport strike threatens Pakistan's industrial activity

Aug 09, 2026

A nationwide strike by goods transporters has raised serious concerns over its potential impact on Pakistan's industrial activity, as business leaders warn that prolonged disruption to raw material supplies could severely affect production, export commitments and the broader economy.
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Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi's Aramco facility in Jazan

Aug 09, 2026

Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan, saying it targeted the site with a drone and achieved a "precise strike".
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"Missiles can only be countered with missiles": Iraqi militia vows revenge over US-Saudi strikes

Aug 09, 2026
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Balochistan: Night curfew-like restrictions imposed in Kalat, Khuzdar amid security concerns

Aug 09, 2026
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Australia announces dates for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027

Aug 09, 2026
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Deal with Oman on Hormuz "very close", reopening tied to US compensation for MoU violations, says Iran

Aug 09, 2026
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Taiwanese teacher detained in China amid possible religious concerns

Aug 09, 2026
PM Modi with US Vice-President JD Vance and his children during the latter's visit to India in 2025 (File Photo/ANI)

PM Modi congratulates US VP Vance, Second Lady on birth of fourth child during call, conveys best wishes

Aug 09, 2026
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Houthis behind attack on gas facility in Saudi's Jubail region, reports Israeli media

Aug 09, 2026
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Fire extinguished in Saudi's Aramco facility in Jazan after suspected targeting; no injuries reported, says Energy Ministry

Aug 09, 2026
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Taiwan detects 4 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels around territory

Aug 09, 2026
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UAE participates in 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting in Jaipur

Aug 09, 2026
Screengrab of Mojtaba Khamenei's video posted by Mehr News Iran (Photo/mehrnews)

Iran's Mehr News agency releases undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei after Israeli Media report on his poor health

Aug 09, 2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed receives phone call from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister

Aug 09, 2026
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US Pentagon asks defence firms to ramp up weapons production: Report

Aug 09, 2026
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Yemeni armed forces claim fresh Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Marib city

Aug 08, 2026
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IRGC says Strait of Hormuz to open only after US "fully" accepts Iran's conditions

Aug 08, 2026