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Afghanistan opens 121-km road through Wakhan Corridor towards China's Xinjiang
Afghanistan has officially opened a 121-kilometre unpaved road in Badakhshan's Wakhan Corridor, creating a route towards China's Xinjiang region.
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Imran Khan supporters march toward Islamabad as PTI claims 2,000 arrests in Pakistan
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters have begun a march from Lakki Marwat toward Islamabad, while PTI claims about 2,000 workers were arrested in Punjab.
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Yemen forces claim Dhubab airport control as Saudi-led strikes target Houthi positions
Yemeni government forces say they have taken Dhubab airport and parts of its district during an offensive near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while Houthi pressure continues around Taiz.
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Russia's Irkutsk reports suspected pneumonic plague death as 197 contacts enter quarantine
A 28-year-old laboratory technician died after developing severe pneumonia in Irkutsk, while authorities placed 197 people in quarantine and monitored other close contacts. Officials said those identified had no symptoms and tested negative, as hospitals, public events and emergency disease-control measures came under review following the suspected infection.
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Netanyahu calls Indian pilot Smit Machchhar a 'hero of the entire world'
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a “hero of the entire world” during a phone call. Netanyahu also invited Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend Israel's I-Day event after Machchhar allegedly foiled an attempt by a co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flight.
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Reports claim Houthi ballistic missiles targeted Aramco refinery in Riyadh, with smoke visible
Reports describe an alleged Houthi ballistic-missile attack on an Aramco refinery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where smoke was reportedly seen. Other listed reports mention an announced operation against the Houthis in Sana'a, a drone attack affecting Medina and power outages in several areas, but the available material gives no confirmed casualty or damage figures.
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Ukraine open to India's broad ceasefire plan, eyeing energy and Black Sea truce
Kyiv signals willingness to consider India's ceasefire proposal, describing it as the broadest among four offers and noting openness to a truce that could cover energy infrastructure and the Black Sea region. The move marks a potential shift in mediation efforts as talks surface across multiple capitals.
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Putin warns of nuclear option if Kaliningrad is attacked, stoking global alarm
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled readiness to use all weapons, including nuclear arms, if Kaliningrad faces direct assault and NATO surrounds the enclave. The warning, delivered at a Moscow think-tank event, comes amid heightened NATO exercises near the Baltic region and ongoing tensions in the Ukraine war, with Western allies rejecting Russia's framing while condemning its rhetoric on nuclear weapons.
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Putin warns of immediate response to any attack on Kaliningrad as NATO drills continue
Amid Ukraine war tensions, Russia asserts readiness to retaliate with all weapons if attacked, including Kaliningrad. NATO counters that its aim is not to strike Russia, while increasing Baltic-area military drills and surveillance amid concerns of a broader confrontation.
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Putin praises PM Modi's ideas and neutrality in efforts to end the Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict, saying Modi has constructive ideas for a mutually acceptable solution. Putin also highlighted Modi's interest in ending the fighting, while describing India's position as neutral and appreciating its support for dialogue.
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Modi and Trump review India-US cooperation on trade, defence and critical technologies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Wednesday, reviewing progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, critical technologies and other areas. Their discussion also covered efforts to promote global peace and security, according to the reported account of the conversation.
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Bangkok floods leave tens of thousands stranded as Thailand sends 10,000 troops for evacuations
Flooding has left tens of thousands of people stranded across Bangkok, with water rising above a metre in some areas. Thailand is deploying over 10,000 troops to support evacuations as residents navigate streets submerged under heavy rain and floodwater.