BANGKOK — Thailand is in mourning following the death of former Queen Sirikit, mother of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and beloved wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away late Friday at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok at the age of 93, the royal palace announced. The loss of the long-revered matriarch, who…

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ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan and Pakistan have headed to Turkey for a second round of crisis talks aimed at defusing rising border tensions after recent clashes left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, officials confirmed on Friday. The high-level discussions in Istanbul, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey, mark a critical diplomatic push to restore peace between the…

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Istanbul, Turkey — Afghan and Pakistani delegations are convening in Istanbul on Saturday in a high-stakes effort to solidify a fragile truce and address mounting security tensions along the shared border, following a series of deadly clashes that left dozens of civilians and soldiers dead in recent weeks. The Istanbul talks aim to transform a…

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London, United Kingdom — European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine and tightening the economic noose on Russia as members of the “Coalition of the Willing” convened in London on Friday. The coalition, which includes key NATO allies, pledged to expand sanctions, strengthen military coordination, and sustain financial assistance to Kyiv amid Russia’s unrelenting…

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Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — In a sweltering refugee camp on Bangladesh’s southeastern coast, Fatima Begum kneels on the dirt floor of her bamboo hut, gently rubbing a peanut-based paste onto her malnourished daughter’s gums. The food packet, marked with the familiar USAID logo, once symbolized American generosity. Today, it represents what remains of a shrinking…

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In a landmark development for Pakistan’s aviation industry, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed direct flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday, marking the end of a five-year ban imposed after a major aviation safety scandal. The first Boeing 777 flight departed Islamabad International Airport for Manchester, symbolizing a new chapter for the…

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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Polls have officially opened across Ivory Coast as millions of citizens cast their ballots in a high-stakes presidential election that could extend President Alassane Ouattara’s rule into a fourth term, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Voting began shortly after 0800 GMT on Saturday, following minor delays, with…

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As Ivory Coast heads into one of its most consequential elections in years, candidates held their final campaign rallies on Thursday, marking the end of a tense and tightly controlled race dominated by incumbent President Alassane Ouattara. The West African nation of 30 million people will go to the polls on Saturday, October 25, 2025,…

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Ivorians are casting their votes in a high-stakes presidential election that could extend President Alassane Ouattara’s rule into a fourth term, cementing his position as one of West Africa’s longest-serving leaders. With key opposition figures barred from contesting, Ouattara’s path to victory appears clear — though tensions and sporadic violence threaten to overshadow the democratic…

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As the Ukraine–Russia war enters another phase, both militaries are locked in an intense technological race — where improvisation, innovation, and adaptability determine survival. From jet-powered guided bombs to small aircraft converted into long-range “suicide drones,” the conflict has transformed into a live testing ground for next-generation warfare. Innovation at the Heart of the Battlefield…

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