October 14, 2025
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China Withdraws from Pakistan’s $60 Billion CPEC Flagship Project; Islamabad Seeks ADB Support Amid Geopolitical Realignment

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In a dramatic shift that could reshape South Asia’s infrastructure and diplomatic landscape, China has officially exited Pakistan’s $60 billion China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship project, the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway upgrade. The move, confirmed during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Beijing, marks the end of nearly a decade of negotiations and signals…

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BNP Alleges Awami League Leaders in India Are Plotting to Destabilise Bangladesh Ahead of 2025 Elections

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In a politically charged statement that has stirred regional tensions, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders have accused senior members of the banned Awami League (AL), currently residing in India, of conspiring to destabilise Bangladesh and derail the upcoming February 2025 general elections. The allegations were made during a press briefing in Dhaka on September 5,…

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Pakistani General X’s Provocative Statement Sparks Outrage: “I Will Keep Attacking India Even Though My Missiles Reach Nowhere”

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In a controversial and widely condemned statement, Pakistani General X has declared his intent to continue targeting India despite acknowledging the ineffectiveness of his country’s missile systems. “I will keep attacking India even though my missiles reach nowhere,” the general reportedly said during a televised interview on September 5, 2025, adding that plotting against India…

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Putin Reveals Details of Private Limousine Conversation with PM Modi at SCO Summit in China: “No Secret, I Told Him…”

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lifted the veil on his private conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a one-hour limousine ride at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China. Speaking to reporters on September 3, 2025, Putin said he briefed Modi about his recent discussions with US President Donald Trump in…

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UK Should Relinquish UNSC Seat to India, Says Ex-Singapore Envoy Kishore Mahbubani; Europe Accused of Blocking UN Reform

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In a provocative call for global institutional reform, former Singapore ambassador to the United Nations Kishore Mahbubani has urged the United Kingdom to voluntarily give up its permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) in favor of India. Speaking at a lecture in Singapore on August 27, 2025, Mahbubani argued that the current composition…

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Ro Khanna Slams Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India: ‘Driving Delhi Toward Russia, China and Undermining Bipartisan Ties’

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US Congressman Ro Khanna has launched a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian exports, warning that the move is pushing India closer to Russia and China while jeopardizing decades of bipartisan efforts to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership. In a video message posted on X (formerly…

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‘Bring Tariff Down To Zero And Apologise To India’: US Experts Slam Trump’s Trade Policy, Urge Reset With New Delhi

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As tensions escalate between Washington and New Delhi over the recent imposition of steep tariffs on Indian exports, prominent American foreign policy experts are calling for a dramatic reversal. Edward Price, adjunct professor at New York University and former US government advisor, has urged the Biden administration to “bring the tariff down to zero and…

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Scott Bessent Calms Rhetoric After Trump’s ‘One-Sided’ Remark, Says India-US Will Resolve Trade Tensions

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In a notable shift in tone, Scott Bessent, a key economic advisor to former US President Donald Trump, has expressed confidence that India and the United States will “get this resolved,” referring to the recent trade and investment tensions that have sparked diplomatic unease. His remarks come days after Trump criticized the current bilateral trade…

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US Supreme Court May Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs: What It Means for Global Trade, American Households, and India

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The legal battle over former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime is heading to its final frontier—the United States Supreme Court. After a federal appeals court ruled that Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose reciprocal and global tariffs was unconstitutional, the administration has until October 14 to appeal the decision. If the Supreme Court…

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Pakistan Faces Twin Turmoil: Flood Devastation and Maryam Nawaz’s PR-Centric Governance Draw Criticism

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As Pakistan reels under the impact of widespread flooding, particularly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, public frustration is mounting—not just over the natural disaster, but also over what many perceive as a self-promotional governance style by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The dual crisis has sparked intense debate across social media and political circles,…

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