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Soldiers from 19 nations join Pakistani military's ‘team spirit’ drills

Soldiers from 19 nations join Pakistani military's ‘team spirit’ drills

Mission specific, task-oriented exercise aims to promote 'perseverance through team spirit'

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Pressure mounts on Australia to withdraw invite to Israeli president
04.02.2026

Pressure mounts on Australia to withdraw invite to Israeli president

Isaac Herzog expected to land Feb. 8 in Sydney for 4-day visit after Australian parliament voted down motion to prevent visit

China’s Xi seeks 'new, ambitious' plan for developing ties with Russia
04.02.2026

China’s Xi seeks 'new, ambitious' plan for developing ties with Russia

During meeting with Putin via videoconference, Chinese president says Beijing, Moscow entering 'new stage of development'

China’s Xi calls on Vietnam to deepen cooperation, promote ‘traditional friendship’
04.02.2026

China’s Xi calls on Vietnam to deepen cooperation, promote ‘traditional friendship’

Beijing seeks ‘close unity’ with Vietnam to defend UN-centered international system, top diplomat says

Dalai Lama mentioned dozens of times in Epstein files
04.02.2026

Dalai Lama mentioned dozens of times in Epstein files

Documents contain more than 150 references to Tibetan Buddhist leader, US Justice Department records show

City at risk: Karachi mall fire exposes dangers of unchecked urban growth
04.02.2026

City at risk: Karachi mall fire exposes dangers of unchecked urban growth

Gul Plaza inferno, deadliest in a decade, killed 80 people while several are still missing