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Pakistan's 65-Year IMF Cycle: 20 Bailouts, No Economic Escape
Report reveals Pakistan's 65-year reliance on over 20 IMF bailouts, trapped in a cycle of crisis, debt, and failed structural reforms.
Pakistan Delays 17-Year-Old Peshawar Bypass Project Despite KP Funding Offer
Pakistan's federal government delays a decision on KP's Rs 4 billion bridge financing for the stalled Peshawar Northern Bypass, missing another deadline.
South Korea Slams Japan PM's War Shrine Offering, Urges Historical Reflection
South Korea expresses deep regret over Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's offering to Yasukuni Shrine, urging Japan to face history.
Japan Ends Pacifist Arms Ban, Allows Lethal Weapon Exports Amid Protests
Japan revises pacifist defense policy to allow overseas weapons sales, including destroyers and missiles, sparking large-scale protests.
Philippines Simulates BrahMos Missile Strike in US Drills as China Warns of Confrontation
Philippines uses BrahMos missile in simulated maritime strike during US-led Balikatan drills. China warns military activity fuels Asia-Pacific division.
US Limits Intel Sharing with South Korea After Minister's North Korea Disclosure
US limits satellite intel sharing with South Korea after minister's public disclosure of North Korean nuclear facility info. Readiness unaffected.
USFK Chief Protests South Korean Minister Over Alleged Intel Leak on North Korea
USFK commander lodges protest after Unification Minister's remarks allegedly leak classified US intel on North Korea's nuclear sites, straining alliance.
AI Transforms EU Healthcare: WHO Reports Widespread Adoption & Future Plans
WHO report reveals 74% of EU states use AI for diagnostics, with focus on workforce training and public trust in health AI governance.
Japanese PM's Yasukuni Offering Sparks Regional Tensions, Echoes Past
PM Sanae Takaichi sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, risking renewed criticism from China and South Korea over historical grievances.
Venezuela Rallies Nationwide Against US Sanctions, Demands Economic Relief
Venezuela launches nationwide mobilization against US economic sanctions, led by officials calling for unity and the lifting of restrictions to improve social conditions.
NZ Pumps $37M into Rural Schools for Fuel Relief, Diesel Boiler Phase-Out
New Zealand invests $37M to replace diesel boilers and provide cash grants to small, rural schools hit hard by soaring fuel prices.
"Soul Patrol" Wins Top Doc Award at Sarasota Film Festival 2026
J.M. Harper's documentary on the first all-Black special forces unit in Vietnam wins top nonfiction honor at the Sarasota Film Festival.
Japan Ends Pacifist Era, Opens Global Arms Sales in Historic Security Shift
Japan updates defense export policy, allowing weapon sales to allies. A major shift from its post-war pacifist stance, driven by PM Takaichi.
Taiwan Spots 24 Chinese Warplanes, 7 Warships in Latest Sovereignty Patrol
Taiwan's defense ministry tracked 24 PLA aircraft and 7 naval vessels near its territory, with 11 planes crossing the median line into its air defense zone.
BigBang Announces 20th Anniversary World Tour at Coachella 2026
K-pop group BigBang announces 20th anniversary world tour starting August 2026 after surprise Coachella performance.
Trump Sends Vance, Kushner to Pakistan for Final Iran Nuclear Showdown
Trump dispatches high-level team for critical Iran nuclear negotiations in Islamabad as ceasefire deadline looms. Get the latest updates.
ANC Preps for 2026 Polls as Communist Ally SACP Plans to Go Solo
South Africa's ANC starts selecting candidates for 2026 local elections as ally SACP decides to contest independently, reshaping the political landscape.
Japan Joins Major US-Philippines Military Drill Amid China's Criticism
Japan participates in large-scale Balikatan drills with US and Philippines, enhancing defense ties as China voices criticism over regional security.
US Diplomat Paul Kapur Meets Nepal Leaders, Discusses Tech & Cooperation
Senior US official Paul Kapur meets Nepal's PM Balendra Shah, RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane & ICT leaders to discuss cooperation, digital infrastructure & 5G.
IMF Warns Asia Faces Inflation Risk from Energy Shock Amid Steady Growth
IMF says Asia's growth is resilient but warns new energy shock from Middle East conflict threatens inflation, external balances, and policy space.
Circus Tiger Leaps Into Crowd in Russia, Sparking Criminal Probe
A tiger jumped into the crowd at a Russian circus, prompting a criminal investigation. No injuries were reported as trainers safely contained the animal.
Actress Nadia Fares of 'The Crimson Rivers' Dies at 57 After Pool Incident
Moroccan-French actress Nadia Fares, known for 'The Crimson Rivers,' has died at 57 after being found unconscious in a Paris pool and suffering cardiac arrest.
Nepal PM Orders Removal of Party-Affiliated Unions from Universities
PM Balendra Shah instructs universities to immediately dismantle party-affiliated student and staff unions, declaring campuses "sacred spaces."
US Accelerates Africa Mineral Push to Counter China's Supply Chain Dominance
US ramps up infrastructure investments in Africa to secure critical minerals like cobalt and lithium, challenging China's control over supply chains.
Tibetan Monks Detained Over a Year in China's Crackdown on Religious Expression
Two Tibetan monks detained by Chinese authorities for over a year, with arrests linked to Dalai Lama images and Tibetan flag content on phones.