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India-US Pact Secures Critical Minerals Supply

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

India-US Pact: On May 26, 2026, India and the United States signed a strategic bilateral framework to secure the supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement

India-Australia FTA- Bridging Trade and Trust

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

India-Australia FTA: On May 25, 2026, discussions between India and Australia regarding a potential expansion of their trade agreement gained momentum with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to India. The talks

Bangladesh Enhances Airspace Surveillance with New Air Traffic Control System

Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System

Bangladesh has launched a comprehensive airspace surveillance system, significantly enhancing its air traffic control capabilities. This development marks a major milestone for the country’s aviation sector, bringing the entire airspace, including the Bay of Bengal, under full monitoring since April

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Update - 111.35 feet

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Raises Concerns in South India

The water level in Mullaperiyar Dam in India has reached 111.35 feet as of May 25, 2026, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. The dam, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, has a maximum permissible level of

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Bangladesh Urges Continued ICRC Support for Rohingya Crisis and Prison Reforms Amid Humanitarian Push

Bangladesh Appeals for Ongoing ICRC Support on Rohingya and Prison Reforms

On May 24, 2026, Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed met with Nicolas Fleury, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Pakistan and Allies Denounce Somaliland’s Embassy in Jerusalem

On May 24, 2026, the foreign ministers of fourteen countries, including Pakistan, condemned the opening of a Somaliland embassy in Jerusalem, labeling it “illegal

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India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India-US Pact: On May 26, 2026, India and the United States signed a strategic bilateral framework to secure the supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India-Australia FTA: On May 25, 2026, discussions between India and Australia regarding a potential expansion of their trade agreement gained momentum with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to India. The talks

Gulmarg Cable Car Rescue: 320 Tourists Saved

Dramatic Rescue of Stranded Tourists in Gulmarg’s Cable Cars

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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On May 25, 2026, a major rescue operation was conducted in Gulmarg, Indian Occupied Kashmir, where over 320 tourists were stranded in Asia’s highest cable car system. The incident occurred when a

Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh has launched a comprehensive airspace surveillance system, significantly enhancing its air traffic control capabilities. This development marks a major milestone for the country’s aviation sector, bringing the entire airspace, including the

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Raises Concerns in South India

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

The water level in Mullaperiyar Dam in India has reached 111.35 feet as of May 25, 2026, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. The dam, located in the southern state of

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India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

India-US Pact: On May 26, 2026, India and the United

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

India-Australia FTA: On May 25, 2026, discussions between India and

Dramatic Rescue of Stranded Tourists in Gulmarg’s Cable Cars

On May 25, 2026, a major rescue operation was conducted

Current Affairs

India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India-US Pact: On May 26, 2026, India and the United States signed a strategic bilateral framework to secure the supply, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

India-Australia FTA: On May 25, 2026, discussions between India and Australia regarding a potential expansion of their trade agreement gained momentum with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to India. The talks

Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

Bangladesh has launched a comprehensive airspace surveillance system, significantly enhancing its air traffic control capabilities. This development marks a major milestone for the country’s aviation sector, bringing the entire airspace, including the

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Raises Concerns in South India

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Current Affairs

The water level in Mullaperiyar Dam in India has reached 111.35 feet as of May 25, 2026, raising concerns among local authorities and residents. The dam, located in the southern state of

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Pakistan-China agreements- Ink $7B Deals in Hangzhou

Pakistan and China Solidify $7 Billion Economic Partnership

Monday, May 25, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan-China Agreements: On May 24, 2026, Pakistani and Chinese firms finalized agreements worth over $7 billion in Hangzhou, China, during a high-level event led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The deals aim

India Emerges as Bangladesh's 2nd-Largest Trading Partner

India Surpasses US as Bangladesh’s Second-Largest Trade Partner

Friday, May 22, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner as of February 2026, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This shift in trade dynamics is attributed to

Pakistan Faces Economic Challenges Amid Middle East Instability

Pakistan’s Economic Struggles Amid Middle East Instability

Monday, May 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan faces economic challenges as its economic landscape is increasingly influenced by external factors, particularly the geopolitical instability in the Middle East. This situation, often referred to as the ‘Middle East Premium,’

Pakistan Launches First Panda Bond in Chinese Market

Monday, May 18, 2026

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan has introduced its first Panda Bond in the Chinese domestic market, offering a new yuan-based funding channel at a competitive rate of 2.5%. This significant financial move was announced by Habib

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Maldives Hidden Gems: 5 Spots Emerge in 2026

Discover Maldives hidden gems as tourism surges. New guides spotlight undiscovered Maldives islands from northern atolls to southern reserves. Officials project growth beyond USD 5.4 billion in receipts. South Asian travellers eye these secret Maldives attractions amid record 2025 arrivals. Maldives hidden gems draw

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India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Raises Concerns in South India

Bangladesh Appeals for Ongoing ICRC Support on Rohingya and Prison Reforms

Pakistan and Allies Denounce Somaliland’s Embassy in Jerusalem

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India and US Forge Strategic Pact on Critical Minerals

India and Australia Edge Closer to Expanding Trade Agreement

Dramatic Rescue of Stranded Tourists in Gulmarg’s Cable Cars

Bangladesh Implements Comprehensive Airspace Surveillance System

Mullaperiyar Dam Water Level Raises Concerns in South India

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