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November 26, 2025

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Taiwan unveils $40bn defense budget to counter growing pressure from China

Taiwan will introduce a supplementary defense budget of $40 billion to underline its determination to defend against the growing threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday. China, which regards democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. As Taiwan faces calls from Washington to spend more on its own defense, mirroring US pressure in Europe, Lai said in August he hoped to boost defense spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product by 2030. Unveiling the T$1.25 trillion ($39.89 billion)

November 19, 2025

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Air India is pushing China for overflights to Xinjiang to ease growing liquidity pressure

With Pakistan’s skies closed, Air India aims to cut costs and stabilize its finances Air India is pushing the Indian government to persuade China to let it use a sensitive military airspace zone in Xinjiang to shorten routes as the financial toll of a ban on Indian carriers from flying over Pakistan mounts, according to a company filing. The unusual request comes weeks after direct India-China flights resumed after a five-year hiatus following a standoff on the Himalayan border between the nations. Air India is seeking to rebuild its reputation and international network after a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed

November 17, 2025

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India signs gas deal with US under pressure from Trump

Fuel nozzles are seen at a Bharat Petroleum oil and fuel station in Kolkata, India, August 2, 2024. — Reuters India Diversifies LPG Sources With New US Supply Deal India-US talks continue despite differences over tariffs and oil imports. US tariffs reduce India’s GDP by up to 80 bps. India said on Monday it had signed a “major” deal that will see the United States supply nearly 10 percent of the Asian giant’s liquefied natural gas (LPG) imports as it seeks to diversify its energy sources. Relations between Washington and New Delhi soured in August after President Donald Trump raised

November 11, 2025

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Selling pressure returns to PSX as political security concerns unsettle investors

After a day of strong markets, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp reversal on Tuesday as heavy selling gripped the market amid heightened political uncertainty, security fears and regional tensions. The KSE-100 index plunged 3,667.90 points, or 2.27%, to close at 157,870.50. During the session, the index moved between an intraday high of 161,516.75 and a low of 157,765.92, reflecting a volatile trading day dominated by risk aversion. Investor confidence weakened after the Senate passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment by a two-thirds majority, increasing political uncertainty. Reports of terror attacks in Islamabad and Ghana further deepened investor concern,

October 25, 2025

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The US is preparing new sanctions to pressure Russia over the ongoing war in Ukraine

US backs EU plan to use frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, explores similar steps at home Plastic letters placed to spell “Sanctions” are placed in front of the US and Russian flag colors in this picture taken on February 28, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has prepared additional sanctions it could use to target key sectors of the Russian economy if President Vladimir Putin continues to delay ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine, according to a U.S. official and another person familiar with the matter. U.S. officials have also told their European counterparts they support the EU

October 23, 2025

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Trump steps up pressure on Putin, imposes sanctions on top Russian oil companies. EU bans LNG

A view shows a board with the logo of Russian oil producer Rosneft at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2024. — Reuters First Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia in Trump’s 2nd term. Bessent calls on allies to join US sanctions against Russia. Trump hopes the sanctions won’t have to be in place for long. WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia for the first time in his second term, targeting oil companies Lukoil and Rosneft, as his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war. The move

October 8, 2025

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Parents’ marriage pressure, the stable Rishta parade leaves me exhausted. Please help!

A picture of a marriage certificate. – canvas Illustration geo.tv Dear Haya, I am in my early 1920s and under pressure from my parents to start showing Risks. I knew I had to be prepared for this day, but to be asked almost every weekend is very disappointing to me now. My family is usually progressive, but when the daughter is going to marry, she is conservative. Most girls in our family are married by 25. My parents are also worried now and want to see me settle as soon as possible. Marriage is not something I am fully prepared,

October 7, 2025

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Gordon Ramsay’s “Knife Edge” dives in pressure behind Michelin Glory

LONDON: Chef Chef Gordon Ramsay goes behind the camera for a new series, Edge Knife: Chasing Michelin Stars, This shines in the spotlight in restaurants working to achieve the coveted cooking accolade. The multilevel personality of the restaurant and television is an executive producer of the Apple TV+ series visiting restaurants in the United States, Britain, Italy, Nordics and Mexico to win or maintain stars. “(This) is a kind of real reflection on what is happening in these businesses: what is at stake, what kind of risk is up for predators and then emotions,” Ramsay told Reuters. The episodes show

September 24, 2025

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Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet hit an important pressure point as finances become bad

Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet reaches a dead end? Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet seemed to hit an important relationship and everything because of the financial and rich costs mentioned by the beauty tycoon. A trusty brought all this to light during their interview with Radon. According to their findings, the trigger spot came when “they had a whole month and it was difficult for Kylie – especially as rumors circulated that Timmy had a nice moment without the same and party with the crew during the break.” For those who have not reversed, “it is very influenced by rumors of

September 23, 2025

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Pakistan’s disciplined attack puts Sri Lanka under pressure

Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga leaned from Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed during the Asian Cup Super Fours match at Stakis Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on September 23, 2025. Sri Lanka’s strokes fought to enhance their entries, as the searchers hit their turn in a critical match of the Super Fours phase of the Cup Asia Cup 2025 at Stick Zayed, Abu Dhabi. Shaheen’s first strike gave green shirts an early advantage as he rejected Kusal Mendis. He broke again in his second and removed Pathum Nissanka when Sri Lanka scored 18 runs. Despite the loss of early wickets, Sri Lanka maintained their execution

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