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China rejects Trump’s Cuba oil tariff order, backs Havana against ‘external interference’

China rejects Trump’s Cuba oil tariff order, backs Havana against ‘external interference’

US president declared ‘national emergency,' threatening 'tariffs on goods from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba’

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Bangladesh, Pakistan resume direct flights after 14-year hiatus
29.01.2026

Bangladesh, Pakistan resume direct flights after 14-year hiatus

2024 uprising in Bangladesh facilitates revived relations between two Muslim nations; direct flights were suspended under ousted Sheikh Hasina government

Government advisor proposes age-based policies on access to digital platforms in India
29.01.2026

Government advisor proposes age-based policies on access to digital platforms in India

‘Platforms should be made responsible for enforcing age verification and age-appropriate defaults,’ says chief economic advisor

Pakistani premier urges diplomatic engagement in call with Iranian president amid tensions with US
29.01.2026

Pakistani premier urges diplomatic engagement in call with Iranian president amid tensions with US

Shehbaz Sharif, Masoud Pezeshkian exchange views on evolving regional situation, says statement

Fresh eruption at Mount Semeru spews 700M ash column in Indonesia
29.01.2026

Fresh eruption at Mount Semeru spews 700M ash column in Indonesia

Authorities advise public to avoid activities within 5-kilometer radius of crater

National interest drives productive talks, concrete outcomes with China’s Xi, UK’s Starmer says
29.01.2026

National interest drives productive talks, concrete outcomes with China’s Xi, UK’s Starmer says

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says progress made on whisky tariffs, visa-free travel to China, information exchange and cooperation on irregular migration