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    Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

    On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.

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    Iran’s 15 Conditions 

    In response to the US President Donald Trump’s preconditions for talks with the Islamic Republic, an Iranian author has presented his own set of fifteen conditions for resumption of negotiations with the Washington.

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    Trump's 'Gaza takeover' plan sparks global outrage

    ​US President Donald Trump’s controversial suggestion to take over Gaza after relocating its entire population has been swiftly rejected by Washington’s allies and adversaries alike; and sparked global condemnation.

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    Trump lays claim to Gaza

    President Donald Trump sparked alarm after he said the U.S. will “take over” the Gaza Strip and “own” the territory during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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    Jaishankar slams 'double standards' on India’s neighbors

    While delivering the keynote address at the IIC-Bruegel Annual Seminar in Delhi, the Minister emphasised that the agenda can no longer be set by some only to be observed by the rest.

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    Can Bangladesh-Pakistan Warming Be A Threat To South Asia?

    In India—and consequently, much of the world—the perception of this relationship is deeply shaped by historical events, particularly those of March 1971,

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    Indian Rupee hits record low as Trump tariffs trigger fear of trade war

    Donald Trump slapped Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent duties and China with a 10 per cent duty. The move was the first strike in what could usher a destructive global trade war, forex traders said.

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    Indonesia pushes for Halal Value Chain among D-8 economies

    According to Prabowo, the D-8 countries are forecast to crack the top 25 of the world’s largest economies by 2050 -- based on PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates.

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    Trump invites Xi to inauguration

    President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch even as Trump threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods.

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    South Korean President apologises for martial law, but doesn't resign

    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday apologised for his attempt to impose martial law this week but did not resign, defying intense pressure to step down even from some in his ruling party

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    ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant

    The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel accusing him of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.  

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    ​Top Iranian, Saudi ​Military ​Brass ​Discuss ​Defense ​Diplomacy

    Saudi Arabia's ​highest military official made a rare visit to Tehran ​this week and discussed possible ways to improve defense ​ties with the Islamic Republic at a time when tensions are running high

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    Defiance, military drills greet new US sancrtions in Iran

    Iran has greeted the reimposition of US sanctions with air defence drills and an acknowledgement from the president, Hassan Rouhani, that the country faces a “war situation”, raising tensions in the Middle East.

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    Iran starts mass-producing locally designed Kowsar fighter jet

    Iran unveiled the Kowsar domestic fighter jet in August with President Hassan Rouhani saying Tehran's military strength was only designed to deter enemies and aimed at creating "lasting peace".

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    MBS described Khashoggi as 'dangerous Islamist'

    Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman described slain journalist Jamal Khashoggias a "dangerous Islamist" after his disappearance weeks ago, according to US media reports.

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    Israeli delegation in Riyadh as Netanyahu asks US to back MBS

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met with a delegation of pro-Israeli advocates in Riyadh amid reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the US to keep.

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    50 Indian items face heat as US revokes duty-free privileges on import of 90 products

    The US on Thursday revoked duty-free concessions on import of at least 50 Indian products, mostly from handloom and agriculture sectors, reflecting the Trump administration’s tough stand on.

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    Imran Khan lands in Beijing on four-day visit, to hold talks with Xi Jinping

    Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan landed in Beijing Friday morning on a four-day visit. His first visit to China since taking over as PM, Khan is expected to hold bilateral talks with President.

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    Swiss halt Saudi arms parts trade over Khashoggi case

    The Swiss government decided Wednesday to halt deliveries of spare weapons parts to Saudi Arabia amid concern over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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    Indonesia protests after Saudi Arabia executes domestic maid

    Tuti Tursilawati, a mother of one, had been convicted of murdering her employer, who workers rights’ group Migrant Care said was trying to rape her at the time. 

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    'Khashoggi was choked and then dismembered in Saudi mission'

    Turkish judicial officials say prominent Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing after visiting the kingdom’s consulate in Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul earlier this month.

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    Zarif in Pakistan to pursue fate of abducted Iranian forces

    Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif reached here on Tuesday night on an unscheduled trip to follow up on the issue of abducted border guards and discuss “certain regional developments.

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    Susan Rice: ‘Time for Saudi Crown Prince To Go’

    The crisis in United States-Saudi relations precipitated by the brazen murder of Jamal Khashoggi raises a critical question that the Trump administration plainly wants to avoid: Can the United States.

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    Korean NGOs protest against conferment of Seoul Peace Prize to Modi, call it a 'disgrace'

    At least 20 South Korean nonprofits, including human rights groups, have raised strong objections to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi being awarded the prestigious Seoul Peace Prize.

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