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President Asif Ali Zardari's recent visit to Xinjiang, a pivotal region in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has further deepened the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and China. During his visit, President Zardari reaffirmed the commitment to countering terrorism and extremism while expanding cooperation in various sectors, including agriculture,
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Senator Jacky Rosen condemned Senate Republicans for blocking her resolution to protect children's access to life-saving vaccines and preserve long-standing school vaccination requirements. The resolution aimed to condemn Florida's action against required vaccines for schoolchildren and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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In recent years, the role of digital platforms in launching and supporting socio-political movements in South Asia has become increasingly apparent. With the rise of Gen Z, social media has become a powerful tool for mobilizing masses, exposing socio-political inequalities, and demanding change. The ousting of governments in Nepal and
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The People's National Party (PNP), Jamaica's main opposition, is contesting the results of the September 3 general elections in the St Andrew West Central constituency, citing allegations of violence, intimidation, and voter suppression. The PNP's defeated candidate, Paul Buchanan, has filed an application to
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Rep. Dale Strong, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, has warned about the growing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to US agriculture. Strong expressed concern over the CCP's attempts to infiltrate the US agricultural sector, citing instances of smuggled
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, convened a labor roundtable in September 2025 to discuss the challenges facing American workers and unionized industries in the face of unfair Chinese trade practices. The roundtable
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Esther Dawaki, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election, and Shehu Fatange, the Director General of her campaign organisation, were arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday for alleged financial crimes. The accused are facing prosecution before Justice Emeka
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Bipartisan US Senate Republicans, led by Senator Jim Risch, have collectively sent a letter to French, German, and British officials, thanking them for initiating snapback sanctions on Iran and urging their continued support to achieve permanent dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program. The 49 signatory senators emphasize the need
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) rejected a 91-page stopgap funding proposal put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and fellow House Republicans because it was crafted without Democratic input. The proposal, which would fund the government through Nov. 21, does
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President Bola Tinubu's decision to suspend Governor Siminilayi Fubara during the period of emergency rule in Rivers State has been met with criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who describe the action as an executive overreach. The opposition party insists that the president must apologize to Nigerians,
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has expressed deep concern and sympathy for communities affected by the recent flooding from the Goronyo Dam, which has devastated lives, farmlands, and infrastructure downstream. The party has called for immediate humanitarian relief, including food supplies, shelter, and medical assistance for displaced
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched a nationwide voter registration campaign, kicking off a week-long effort to increase voter rolls across the country. The campaign, National Voter Registration Week of Action, aims to register voters in 27 states and territories, with 50 events planned across the country. This effort
