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President Erdoğan, Pakistani PM discuss bilateral ties, regional peace efforts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday that Ankara and Islamabad would continue advancing bilateral ties across all areas, voicing hope that ongoing mediation efforts to end regional conflicts would soon yield positive results.
27 May 2026
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Putin to pay second state visit to Kazakhstan Thursday
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on Thursday for talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev aimed at expanding strategic cooperation and advancing energy projects, including Astana's first nuclear power plant.
27 May 2026
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles amid regional tensions
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, prompting heightened military monitoring by South Korea, the US and Japan. The launch came as Seoul renewed calls for dialogue with Pyongyang and regional attention focused on growing security tensions across the Korean Peninsula.
26 May 2026
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Quad ministers back maritime security, diplomatic fix for Hormuz
Top diplomats from the United States, India, Japan and Australia emphasized maritime security and called for a diplomatic solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, opposing any toll regime affecting international trade amid ongoing regional conflict.
26 May 2026
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China, Pakistan vow 'positive contributions' for Middle East peace
Chinese and Pakistani leaders pledged to make "positive contributions" for Middle East peace and stability during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's four-day visit to Beijing, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a lasting end to the war between the United States and Iran.
26 May 2026
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India, US sign bilateral framework on critical minerals supply
India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a bilateral framework on Tuesday to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to deepen cooperation across the entire supply chain and reduce dependence on single-source suppliers for strategic materials.
26 May 2026
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China urges ceasefire after fresh US strikes on Iran
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing urges all parties to honor ceasefire commitments and return to dialogue following fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets, stressing that disputes must be resolved through peaceful means to restore stability in the Gulf region.
26 May 2026
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Lavrov tells Rubio of systematic strikes on Kyiv military sites
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Moscow has begun systematic strikes on military targets and decision-making centers in Kyiv, urging Washington to evacuate its diplomatic personnel from the Ukrainian capital as security conditions deteriorate.
26 May 2026
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Pakistan army chief tells China US-Iran deal 'close' in Beijing
Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday that a US-Iran agreement is close to being reached, as Islamabad intensifies its diplomatic mediation efforts between Tehran and Washington following the army chief's recent talks in Iran.
26 May 2026
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China calls for lasting calm in escalating US-Iran crisis
Beijing urged Washington and Tehran to preserve diplomatic engagement as negotiations aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict gained momentum. Chinese officials warned against renewed escalation and emphasized that a political settlement remains the only viable path for regional stability across the Middle East and neighboring countries.
25 May 2026
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Xi and Sharif discuss Iran crisis during Beijing talks
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held high-level meetings in Beijing as Islamabad intensified diplomatic contacts over the US-Iran conflict. During talks with Chinese leaders, Sharif signaled cautious optimism about efforts to reduce tensions, while China and Pakistan also highlighted their long-standing strategic partnership on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
25 May 2026
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North Korea to hold key ruling party meeting in June
North Korea will convene a plenary meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea in late June for an interim review of 2026 policy implementation and to discuss second‑half work. The gathering follows the ninth party congress held in February.
25 May 2026
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China issues highest flood alert, thousands evacuated
China’s water and meteorological authorities have issued a red alert — the highest warning level — for flooding in parts of Anhui and Hubei provinces. Over 1,800 people have been evacuated, and an emergency response team has been deployed to assess damage.
25 May 2026
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Malaysia to take Israel to ICJ over Gaza flotilla abuses
Malaysia is preparing to initiate proceedings against Israel at the International Court of Justice over the alleged kidnapping and torture of activists from the Gaza‑bound Global Sumud Flotilla. A Malaysian official said legal action will follow once lawyers complete gathering evidence.
25 May 2026
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Türkiye condemns terror attack on Pakistan passenger train
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the terrorist bombing of a passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of 28 lives and reaffirming Ankara's solidarity with Islamabad.
25 May 2026
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Trump vows '100%' support to India in New Delhi embassy call
US President Donald Trump pledged unwavering support to India during a phone call at the US Embassy in New Delhi marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, highlighting progress on an interim trade deal and vowing that New Delhi could count on Washington for anything it needed.
25 May 2026
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China launches Shenzhou-23 for year-long spaceflight experiment
China launched its Shenzhou-23 crewed spacecraft on Sunday with three astronauts including the first from Hong Kong, aiming to conduct a year-long orbital stay experiment to study the physical and psychological effects of extended space travel for future deep-space exploration.
25 May 2026
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Suicide bomber hits military train in Pakistan, killing 23
A suspected suicide bomber killed 23 people and injured 70 others by ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into a military train in Pakistan's Quetta city on Sunday, as the banned Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the latest attack in the restive southwestern province.
24 May 2026
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Jaishankar hosts Rubio in New Delhi, citing 'deep' US cooperation
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to New Delhi on Saturday, emphasizing a "comprehensive global strategic partnership" as the allies work to steady ties strained by recent trade disputes and seek expanded cooperation in energy and defense.
24 May 2026
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