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King Charles strips his brother, Prince Andrew, of royal titles
King Charles has removed Prince Andrew’s titles, with Andrew now to be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, following renewed scrutiny after Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir; royal warrants have been issued, his lease on Royal Lodge has been surrendered, and he is expected to move to private accommodation on the Sandringham estate.
Pakistan’s first astronauts to train in China for upcoming space mission
China has announced that two Pakistani astronauts will undergo joint training with Chinese crews, with one set to join a short-duration space mission as a payload specialist. The move represents a historic milestone in Pakistan-China scientific and technological collaboration under their expanding space partnership.
Pakistan Warns Taliban: We Can Push You Back Into the Caves, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that Islamabad possesses the capability to push the Taliban “back into the caves” if provoked, asserting that even a fraction of Pakistan’s military strength could dismantle the regime. He said Pakistan chose dialogue for peace at the request of allied Islamic nations but cautioned that any act of terrorism or aggression from Afghan soil would meet a decisive response.
Pakistan vows decisive action after failed talks with Afghan Taliban
After failed negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in Doha and Istanbul, Pakistan warned it would take all necessary steps to protect its citizens and eliminate militant groups it blames for cross-border attacks, signalling a potential escalation in regional tensions.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh Karachi Port access to boost regional trade
In a landmark proposal during renewed talks in Dhaka, Pakistan invited Bangladesh to use Karachi Port for exports, seeking to revive dormant economic links and open alternative routes to China and the Gulf as regional alliances shift.
US seeks broader strategic partnership with Pakistan, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signalled a broader strategic relationship with Pakistan, expanding cooperation beyond counterterrorism into trade, economic growth and regional stability.
Pakistan’s Top General Makes First Bangladesh Visit in 54 Years as Regional Ties Shift
Pakistan’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee met Bangladesh’s chief adviser in Dhaka to discuss stronger economic and defence cooperation while highlighting regional security concerns. The visit is being viewed as a significant diplomatic step after more than five decades without a high-level military delegation.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser to rival Google Chrome
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser challenges Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge by embedding conversational AI directly into web navigation. With features like Agent Mode, real-time summarisation, and enhanced privacy, Atlas signals a radical shift toward intelligent, action-based browsing.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire as Qatar and Türkiye broker talks in Doha
Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during Qatar and Türkiye-mediated talks in Doha, pledging to end cross-border violence and respect each other’s sovereignty, with follow-up meetings in Istanbul aimed at building a framework for lasting regional peace.
