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Italy has returned another set of ancient Pakistani artefacts tied to Balochistan's Kuli and Naal cultures. The embassy in Rome says nearly 100 pieces have been recovered in 18 years, praising close cultural cooperation.
Beijing lauded Kim Yong Nam's contributions to China-North Korea relations after the former North Korean head of state died at 97. Pyongyang formed a high-level funeral committee led by Kim Jong Un to honour his legacy.
Khamenei set strict conditions for ties with Washington, demanding the US end support for Israel and scale back its regional presence. Tehran says it’s open to nuclear-only talks while rejecting negotiations on missiles.
The Pakistan Navy expects to commission its first Chinese-designed Hangor-class submarine in 2026, part of an eight-boat deal with China. The programme includes tech transfer and local assembly to build capacity.
A 6.3 quake near Mazar-i-Sharif killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds, with authorities bracing for a higher toll. Damage to the Blue Mosque and power lines compounded the emergency response.
Washington and New Delhi sealed a decade-long defence framework to expand coordination, information sharing and defence tech ties. The signing came amid trade tensions and was announced alongside the ADMM-Plus meeting. US officials framed the pact as bolstering regional deterrence.
Saudi Arabia cut pre-entry Umrah visa validity to one month and will auto-cancel unused visas after 30 days. The permitted stay once in the Kingdom is unchanged at up to three months. The update targets crowd management amid rising pilgrim volumes.
Hurricane Melissa left at least 44 dead across Jamaica and Haiti and caused massive outages and road blockages. Cuba evacuated hundreds of thousands as the storm passed; Bermuda prepared for high winds and closures. Damage may top $50 billion, forecasters say.
Trump and Xi convened in Busan for their first face-to-face talks since 2019, with the US leader hopeful of easing a reignited trade dispute. Rare-earth curbs, fentanyl flows and Taiwan were among the sticking points.
Trump directed the Pentagon to prepare for renewed US nuclear tests, citing rival nations’ programs. The step would break a three-decade pause and risks amplifying global strategic tensions.
Melissa ripped across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Bahamas, killing at least 30 and causing catastrophic damage. The storm’s rapid intensification revived urgent appeals for climate resilience and international aid.
Fire erupts on Nile cruise ship Iberotel Crown Empress. Over 200 tourists evacuated as flames spread through the vessel. Crew triggered alarms and shifted passengers to safer areas. Some tourists evacuated by small boats near Esna. No casualties reported as per early updates. A formal probe has been opened to establish the cause.
