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Pakistan's foray into crypto diplomacy, leveraging digital assets and blockchain technology, has gained momentum with CEO Bilal Bin Saqib's collaboration with World Liberty Financial, a firm owned by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, and its managing partner Zack Witkoff. This alliance positions Pakistan as a
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Nigeria's largest indigenous airline, Air Peace, has announced the commencement of direct flight services from Abuja to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London, beginning October 26, 2025. This historic development marks the first time a Nigerian airline connects the Federal Capital Territory directly to two of the
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China's achievements in wetland conservation have been hailed as a model for the world, thanks to its comprehensive approach to wetland protection, innovative legislation, and unwavering commitment to international cooperation. The country has made significant progress in protecting its vast wetland ecosystems, which cover approximately 56.35 million
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Tomas Godliauskas, Lithuania's Deputy Defense Minister, has emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation with Israel in areas such as defense, crisis management, and cybersecurity during a recent visit. The two countries have agreed to strengthen mutual resilience through long-term partnership, joint projects, capability development, and joint exercises. Key
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India's concept of Mission LiFE (lifestyle for environment) has received global recognition as the country's resolution on 'Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the wise use of Wetlands' was adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands at Victoria
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The US must take a proactive approach to maintain its global edge in artificial intelligence (AI) by promoting and securing leadership in AI compute infrastructure and applications, according to a new report by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS). The report, titled "Global Compute and National Security:
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Vietnamese private lender VPBank has secured a 9.1 trillion VND (350 million USD) term loan facility, backed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and a group of development finance institutions and bilateral agencies. The loan, with a five-year maturity, will support VPBank's sustainable finance strategy focusing on
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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes led an official visit to Cuba on July 29, 2025, to co-chair the 18th South Africa-Cuba Joint Consultative Mechanism (JCM) alongside First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal. This meeting reflects the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations, established in May 1994, and their shared
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Ethiopia, hosting the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+4), has emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation to combat food insecurity and promote sustainable food systems across Africa. President Taye AtskeSelassie highlighted Ethiopia's national initiatives, including the Green Legacy Initiative, which has planted over 32
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As India's space programme marks significant milestones, its journey from launching a modest sounding rocket in 1963 to becoming a key player in global space exploration has been nothing short of remarkable. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has emerged as a leading innovation hub, steering a rapidly
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The QBE Foundation has formed a significant global partnership with Humanity Insured to support the most climate-vulnerable communities in Asia. This ambitious initiative aims to provide financial inclusion and affordable insurance to communities on the forefront of the climate crisis. QBE Foundation will commit approximately GBP £500,000 over two
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Ankara to discuss ways to deepen their countries' ties, particularly in the energy sector. The two leaders highlighted the importance of energy cooperation, with Turkey seeking to increase the volume of Kazakh oil transported to global
