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Imran Khan Dispute Deepens as Court, Government and PTI Face New Test
A hospital-transfer dispute and softer PTI rhetoric toward Pakistan’s military are reshaping the country’s political confrontation.
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Thailand Seeks Political Path to End Southern Insurgency, Negotiator Says
Thailand is considering deeper decentralisation, amnesty and renewed talks with the BRN as it seeks a political solution to its southern insurgency.
World
China and South Korea Seek Diplomatic Space as Peninsula Tensions Persist
Beijing urges Seoul to maintain strategic autonomy as Washington seeks renewed dialogue with Pyongyang amid continued military tensions.
Politics
Bangladesh Votes for 23rd President After 35 Years
Bangladesh holds its first contested presidential election in 35 years, highlighting a significant moment in the country’s political transition.
Mother Earth
Asia Braces for Intensifying Monsoon Rains as Flood Risks Rise
Heavy monsoon rains are raising flood risks across Asia, exposing vulnerabilities in communities, infrastructure, agriculture and ecosystems.
Technology
China Lands Zhuque-3 Booster, Narrowing Reusable-Rocket Gap With SpaceX
LandSpace has successfully recovered Zhuque-3’s first stage after an orbital launch, marking China’s first land recovery of an orbital-class booster.
World
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Imran Khan’s Transfer to Hospital
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered imprisoned former premier Imran Khan to be moved to a hospital over concerns about his health.
Dispatch
Bangladesh Approves Plan to Abolish RAB and Create Special Response Battalion
Bangladesh’s Cabinet has approved a draft law to abolish RAB and establish a new specialised police unit, the Special Response Battalion.
World
Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy Stalls as Battlefield Pressure Fails to Produce a Breakthrough
Diplomatic efforts continue, but territorial disputes, security guarantees, battlefield escalation and deep mistrust keep Russia and Ukraine far apart.
Sport
Roberto Carlos Reportedly Converts to Islam
Turkish reports say Roberto Carlos embraced Islam after reciting the Shahada, but the former Brazil star has not publicly confirmed the claim.
Politics
Rohingya Repatriation Hits Another Roadblock as Dhaka Rejects Myanmar’s Figures
Bangladesh has rejected Myanmar’s latest Rohingya figures, highlighting continuing disputes over verification, identity and security before repatriation.
Politics
Erdogan Urges Trump to Continue Iran Talks, Offers Diplomatic Support
Turkish President Erdogan urges Trump to sustain talks with Iran and offers Ankara’s support as regional tensions persist.