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Indian government proposes $583B annual budget

Indian government proposes $583B annual budget

Defense sees some 15% hike in budget proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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China’s Xi hails aerospace cooperation with Algeria for launch of Algerian satellite
01.02.2026

China’s Xi hails aerospace cooperation with Algeria for launch of Algerian satellite

Xi Jinping exchanges congratulations with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune following launch of communication satellite

Türkiye condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
31.01.2026

Türkiye condemns deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province

At least 15 soldiers, 18 civilians and 133 militants killed as Pakistani security forces thwarted major coordinated terrorist attacks in southwestern Balochistan province

Azad Kashmir President Chaudhary passes away
31.01.2026

Azad Kashmir President Chaudhary passes away

Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, 71, was elected as president in 2021

Malaysia detains 2 tankers suspected of transferring nearly $130M worth of crude oil
31.01.2026

Malaysia detains 2 tankers suspected of transferring nearly $130M worth of crude oil

2 vessels believed to have carried out crude oil transfer activities 'involving 53 crew members comprising Chinese, Myanmar, Iranian, Pakistani and Indian nationals,' says Penang Maritime director

Japan, UK agree on need to strengthen critical mineral supply chains as their premiers meet in Tokyo
31.01.2026

Japan, UK agree on need to strengthen critical mineral supply chains as their premiers meet in Tokyo

Japanese Premier Takaichi hosts British Premier Starmer for talks