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Violence in Mexico after cartel king El Mencho gunned down

Cartel chief El Mencho killed in Mexican military raid, triggering arson attacks, road blockades and global travel advisories as authorities brace for retaliatory violence. Mexico’s security forces have killed Nemesio “El Mencho”

February 23, 2026

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India-Brazil alliance gathers pace

Modi and Lula vow stronger India-Brazil partnership, push Global South voice, boost trade to $20bn and deepen cooperation on minerals, defence and pharmaceuticals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the strategic

February 21, 2026

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Islamabad warns Afridi over ‘Release Imran Khan Force’

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi risks his post after announcing ‘Release Imran Khan Force’ to campaign for jailed ex-premier. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that

February 21, 2026

-Top News·Pakistan·POLITICS

Nepal to vote in generational showdown

Nepal’s March 5 parliamentary election pits veteran leaders against Gen Z reformists, with democracy, governance and regional diplomacy hanging in the balance. Nepal heads into a pivotal parliamentary election on March 5,

February 21, 2026

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Trump slaps 10% global tariff after Supreme Court blow

Trump invokes emergency trade powers to impose temporary 10 per cent global tariffs, citing balance-of-payments concerns after Supreme Court blocks earlier reciprocal duties. US President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to reassert

February 21, 2026

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Former UK Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Epstein Files Probe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested from Norfolk, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, confirming he remains in custody as officers carry out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has

February 19, 2026

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Russia poisoned Navalny with rare toxin, UK and allies confirm

Two years after Navalny’s prison death, UK and European allies conclude he was killed with rare dart frog toxin in Chemical Weapons Convention breach. Two years after the death of Russian opposition

February 14, 2026

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India calls for deeper ‘comfort level’ in Europe ties

At Munich, Jaishankar says India-Europe ties need deeper trust beyond visits and trade deals, as multipolarity reshapes global power balances and strategic alignments. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged India

February 14, 2026

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Rubio says talking to China is an obligation

Marco Rubio says sustained US-China dialogue is a strategic obligation, urging engagement without concessions as rivalry deepens and summit with Xi Jinping looms. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington

February 14, 2026

-Top News·China·USA

Asif’s 9/11 remark sparks Afghan fury

Khawaja Asif’s admission that Pakistan “rented itself out” after 9/11 triggers backlash in Afghanistan, with critics accusing Islamabad of decades-long double game. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked sharp criticism in

February 14, 2026

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