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US Accuses China of Pressuring African States to Block Taiwan Leader’s Travel

The United States accused China of using political pressure to block Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te from travelling to Eswatini. Washington said several African countries revoked overflight permits for Lai’s aircraft after receiving

25 Apr, 2026

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Pakistan Blocks Women’s Football Team from Competing in India Amid Tensions

Pakistan has not granted travel clearance to its women’s national football team to participate in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Championship in India. The tournament will take place from 25 May

25 Apr, 2026

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US Political System Shows Signs of Institutional Failure Under Trump

US President Donald Trump criticised India and China on 24 April, calling them “hellholes,” at a time when the United States faces visible political and institutional deterioration. The situation reflects several indicators

25 Apr, 2026

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China’s Long-Term Strategy Raises Fears of Europe Becoming Economically Dependent

China is expanding its global economic and strategic influence while European states increase their dependence on Chinese technology, infrastructure, and finance. The trend is most visible in energy transition industries and global

24 Apr, 2026

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Bangladesh Faces Sharp Rise in External Debt Repayments Through 2035

Bangladesh will face a significant increase in external debt repayments between 2026 and 2035, creating sustained pressure on government revenue and foreign exchange reserves. Estimates show that the country must repay $26

24 Apr, 2026

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Pakistan Intensifies Military Pressure on Taliban as Border Conflict Escalates

Pakistan and Afghanistan under Taliban rule entered a new phase of open conflict in March 2026 after weeks of rising tension along the border. Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghan territory ended the fragile

24 Apr, 2026

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Germany Says Submarine Deal With India Expected Within Three Months

Germany said on 22 April that it expects to finalise a major submarine cooperation agreement with India within the next three months. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made the statement in Kiel

24 Apr, 2026

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One Year After Pahalgam Attack, India Highlights Shift in Counter‑Terror Strategy

India marked one year since the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. The victims included Hindu tourists and a Nepalese national. The attack took

24 Apr, 2026

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April 2026 - Page 3

US Accuses China of Pressuring African States to Block Taiwan Leader’s Travel

Pakistan Blocks Women’s Football Team from Competing in India Amid Tensions

US Political System Shows Signs of Institutional Failure Under Trump

China’s Long-Term Strategy Raises Fears of Europe Becoming Economically Dependent

Bangladesh Faces Sharp Rise in External Debt Repayments Through 2035

Pakistan Intensifies Military Pressure on Taliban as Border Conflict Escalates

Germany Says Submarine Deal With India Expected Within Three Months

One Year After Pahalgam Attack, India Highlights Shift in Counter‑Terror Strategy

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