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India-EU FTA most forward-looking, wide-ranging concession package for India so far: EY report

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents one of the most forward-looking and wide-ranging concession packages India has negotiated so far, highlighted a rep... Read More


Time running out for Iran, says Trump on nuclear dealPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:49 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. "Hopefully Iran will quickly '... Read More


British PM Starmer meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Beijing, Jan. 29 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing state media reported. The last time the two leaders met was in November 2024 on the s... Read More


Parwaz Card: Punjab CM unveils new initiative to empower youthPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:44 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the province's first-ever and flagship youth empowerment initiative, the "Parwaz Card", aimed at providing financial supp... Read More


India to meet up to 75% of chip needs domestically by 2029: IT Minister

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- By 2029, India will be able to design and manufacture semiconductor chips required for nearly 70% to 75% of domestic applications, said Union Minister for Electronics and Informa... Read More


UN says Gaza crisis remains dire, children hardest hitPublished on: January 29, 2026 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Despite a modest increase in humanitarian assistance, the situation in Gaza remains "dire", with children among the hardest hit by shortages of shelter, basic services and educati... Read More


US-Iran Tensions: Oil Prices Surge to Late-September Highs on Iran, Dollar Pressures; Why Prices Are Climbing

India, Jan. 29 -- Oil prices climbed to their highest level since late September on Wednesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions with Iran and a weakening U.S. dollar. A surprise drop in U.S.... Read More


Iran rejects talks with US amid military 'threats'Published on: January 29, 2026 2:12 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 29 -- Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, after President Donald Trump refused to rule out military ... Read More


Melania Trump's new documentary set to premiere: Here's how to watch

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- First lady Melania Trump is offering a behind-the-scenes look at her life in the weeks leading up to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration through a new documentary titled M... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Cebu, the Philippines

Jakarta, Jan. 29 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMM Retreat), held in Cebu, the Philippines. Chaired by the Philippines' Secreta... Read More