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Tibetans, Uyghurs Protest Xi Jinping’s US Visit in Washington
Tibetans, Uyghurs, and diaspora groups protested Xi Jinping’s US visit in Washington, urging Trump to confront China over human rights abuses in Tibet and Xinjiang.
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Pakistani Forces Kill Afghan Taliban Fighters in Border Clash
Pakistani forces killed Afghan Taliban fighters in Balochistan border clashes, a day after Islamabad’s drone strikes on Afghanistan, escalating tensions between the two neighbours.
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Gulf of Oman Oil Transfers Hit Limit as Saudi Exports Surge
Saudi crude exports surged to 3.6m bpd via Hormuz, pushing Gulf of Oman oil transfers to their limit after pipeline attacks disrupted Red Sea shipments.
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Netanyahu at UN: Gaza Genocide Allegations ‘Biggest Lie of the Century’
Netanyahu told UNGA that Gaza genocide claims were “the biggest lie of the century,” as delegates staged walkouts and he defended Israel’s war against Iran.
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Italy Decrees Limits on Non‑Italian Speakers, Veils in Classrooms Rome
Italy decreed limits on non‑Italian speakers in classrooms and banned Islamic veils, with Meloni’s government framing it as integration, sparking debate over identity and rights.
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Pakistan Forces Kill Afghan Taliban Fighters Amid Border Escalation
Pakistani forces killed Afghan Taliban fighters in border clashes, escalating tensions after Islamabad’s airstrikes, as Kabul denied drone attacks and warned of an “appropriate response.”
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Bangladesh Halts Hilsa Exports to India Ahead of Durga Puja
Bangladesh has halted Hilsa exports and imports with India ahead of Durga Puja, cancelling permits and sparking disappointment among traders and festive fish lovers.
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Nepal PM Labels Deadly Flood a ‘Warning to the World’ at UNGA
Nepal PM Balendra Shah told UNGA the deadly Himalayan flood was “a warning to the world,” urging climate justice, resilience, and urgent global cooperation.
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US, Iran Explore Phased Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran explore phased deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan unite under defence pact after Houthi attacks.
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Bangladesh PM Urges Stronger Global Cooperation on Peace, Democracy & Development
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman urged stronger global cooperation on peace, democracy, climate justice, and Rohingya repatriation during his UNGA 2026 address in New York.