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Four arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan for sharing blasphemous content on social media after protests
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Four arrested in Gilgit-Baltistan for sharing blasphemous content on social media after protests

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Police in Gilgit-Baltistan arrested four persons on Wednesday on charges of sharing blasphemous content on social media. Protesters took to the...

Feb 26, 2026 12:59 AM 2 min read 1 source
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German Chancellor Merz secures China pledge for more imports during Beijing visit to reset ties
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German Chancellor Merz secures China pledge for more imports during Beijing visit to reset ties

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz won a pledge by China to import more high-quality goods from Germany on Wednesday during his visit to Beijing....

Feb 26, 2026 12:58 AM 2 min read 3 sources
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American Tommy Schaefer freed after 11 years in Indonesian prison for Bali suitcase murder
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American Tommy Schaefer freed after 11 years in Indonesian prison for Bali suitcase murder

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Indonesia has freed and deported American Tommy Schaefer after he spent 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend’s...

Feb 26, 2026 12:49 AM 2 min read 1 source
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Serbian President to Undertake Official Visit to Kazakhstan
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Serbian President to Undertake Official Visit to Kazakhstan

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The President of Serbia will visit Kazakhstan on an official visit. This development was reported by khabar.kz. The source of the announcement is...

Feb 25, 2026 08:32 PM 1 min read 1 source
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US Allocates Funds to Fill Gap in Taiwan Military Aid
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US Allocates Funds to Fill Gap in Taiwan Military Aid

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The United States has allocated funds to address a gap in military aid to Taiwan. This action is reported by the Taipei Times. The allocation aims...

Feb 25, 2026 07:03 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Australian frigate transits Taiwan Strait unimpeded
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Australian frigate transits Taiwan Strait unimpeded

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An Australian frigate transited the Taiwan Strait without impediment. The transit was reported by the Taipei Times. The event underscores...

Feb 25, 2026 07:02 PM 2 min read 1 source
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WWII-era landing ship reaches well-earned retirement in Taiwan
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WWII-era landing ship reaches well-earned retirement in Taiwan

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A landing ship from World War II has reached well-earned retirement. The ship, which served during the WWII era, is now retiring. This event is...

Feb 25, 2026 07:01 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Taipei Times Publishes Taiwan News Quick Take
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Taipei Times Publishes Taiwan News Quick Take

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The Taipei Times has released its Taiwan News Quick Take. This publication provides a summary of recent developments in Taiwan. The source is...

Feb 25, 2026 06:57 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Hong Kong court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial
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Hong Kong court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

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A Hong Kong court has dismissed appeals by 12 activists in the Hong Kong 47 national security trial. The case involves 47 pro-democracy activists...

Feb 25, 2026 06:28 PM 1 min read 1 source
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