US pitches AI, LNG and SMR cooperation with ASEAN, opening opportunities for India
US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim in a virtual media briefing said Washington was prioritising advanced technologies and energy security across Southeast Asia.
US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim in a virtual media briefing said Washington was prioritising advanced technologies and energy security across Southeast Asia.
Police said there was no known connection between the suspect and either victim, while investigators are examining witness accounts that the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" during both assaults.
Asif Ali Zardari has asked all federal, provincial and local authorities to intensify coordinated preparedness, rescue and relief measures, with Pakistan entering a "critical phase of the monsoon season".
He noted that India advocates for the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, regularly deploys field hospitals, provides search and rescue teams, and sends relief materials and medical supplies.
Fresh statements from Tehran and Washington point to deepening confrontation, with both sides hardening their public positions even as the US says it remains open to diplomacy.
The Strait of Hormuz was declared open for maritime traffic after last month's signing of an MoU between the US and Iran.
Shahid Rind, a spokesperson for the Balochistan government, informed that the assailants even abducted eight police officers, but all were later recovered by the security forces.
Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet al-Sharaa when the explosions took place near the Four Seasons Hotel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Indonesia visit resulted in 20 agreements covering defence, critical minerals, AI, education, maritime security and space. Here are the 10 biggest developments from the landmark visit.
A security assessment by Tsinghua University's International Security and Strategy Center identifies Taiwan, Japan, US technology restrictions and South China Sea tensions among the biggest external challenges China expects to face in 2026.
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