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41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province

41 'terrorists' killed in 2 separate military operations in Pakistan's southwestern province

30 militants killed during intense exchange of fire in Harnai district and another 11 killed in Panjgur district of Balochistan province, says Pakistan army

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S. Korea, US fail to reach deal in first day of tariff talks in Washington
30.01.2026

S. Korea, US fail to reach deal in first day of tariff talks in Washington

Seoul says discussions were extensive but inconclusive after Trump threatened higher duties

Demand grows to disallow Israeli president from entering Australia
29.01.2026

Demand grows to disallow Israeli president from entering Australia

Australian National Imams Council, other groups file complaint to bar visit

Bangladesh, Pakistan resume direct flights after 14-year hiatus
29.01.2026

Bangladesh, Pakistan resume direct flights after 14-year hiatus

2024 uprising in Bangladesh facilitates revived relations between two Muslim nations; direct flights were suspended under ousted Sheikh Hasina government

Government advisor proposes age-based policies on access to digital platforms in India
29.01.2026

Government advisor proposes age-based policies on access to digital platforms in India

‘Platforms should be made responsible for enforcing age verification and age-appropriate defaults,’ says chief economic advisor

Pakistani premier urges diplomatic engagement in call with Iranian president amid tensions with US
29.01.2026

Pakistani premier urges diplomatic engagement in call with Iranian president amid tensions with US

Shehbaz Sharif, Masoud Pezeshkian exchange views on evolving regional situation, says statement