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US to destroy every bridge, power plant in Iran by tonight if no deal, warns Trump

TDV: US President Donald Trump said in a press conference on Monday that Iran could be “taken out” in one night and said that night “might” be Tuesday evening.  “The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” the president said. Trump has warned repeatedly that the […]

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Economy

Pakistan China Sign Key CPEC Agreements at Annual Awards Ceremony 2026

Islamabad (TDV): The Annual Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Pakistani and Chinese Staff of CPEC Projects 2026 was held as Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives recognized exceptional professionals contributing to projects under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored CPEC’s transformative impact on Pakistan’s economic landscape. He highlighted that the initiative has significantly strengthened […]

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Politics

OIC Youth Indonesia Calls Al-Aqsa Closure a Breach of International Law

Jakarta: The President of OIC Youth Indonesia, Astrid Nadya Rizqita, who also serves as the ICYF Regional Model OIC Coordinator for Asia, strongly condemned the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine, by Israeli occupation authorities during the holy month of Ramadan. The policy is viewed as a direct obstruction to Muslims seeking to […]

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Diplomatic

Referendum on New Constitution Deemed Valid

ASTANA — The Central Referendum Commission has released preliminary results of the Constitutional Referendum, Qazinform News Agency reports Voting counting concluded on March 16, 2026. According to the Commission, voter turnout reached 73.12%, with 9,127,192 citizens casting their ballots. Preliminary data show that 7,954,667 people supported the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendments, representing 87.15% of voters. Meanwhile, 898,099 voted against the amendments, and 146,558 ballots […]

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Sports

Nasser Fellowship Alumnus Appointed Minister of Youth in Libya

TDV: The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity in Libya has issued a decision appointing Eng. Hitam Al Zahaf, an alumnus of the fifth batch of Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, as Minister of Youth. Al Zahaf is one of Libya’s most prominent young figures, as he has built a substantial reputation over […]

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National

Pakistan, Germany Ink €18m Deal for Renewable Energy Projects

TDV: Pakistan and Germany have signed a grant agreement worth €18 million aimed at promoting hydropower and renewable energy projects in the country’s northern areas. The agreement was signed by Muhammad Humair Karim, secretary of the Economic Affairs Division, and Sebastian Jacobi, country director of the German government’s development bank, KfW Development Bank. Under the […]

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Politics

Donald Trump Concedes Iran Regime Change Is a ‘Major Challenge’

TDV: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that regime change in Iran could eventually occur, though it may not happen immediately, citing the Iranian authorities’ violent repression of protesters as a major obstacle to a popular uprising. Speaking on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show, Trump said security forces loyal to the Islamic […]

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Sports

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka series in UAE postponed amid Middle East crisis

TDV: The limited-overs series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka scheduled for March ​in the United Arab Emirates has been ‌postponed due to the crisis in the Middle East, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday. The ​teams were due to play three Twenty20s ​in Sharjah and three One-Day Internationals in ⁠Dubai between March 13 […]

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Security

Pak-Chinese FM discuss evolving regional situation

Islamabad  (TDV): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation today with the Foreign Minister of China,  Wang Yi. They exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and broader global developments. DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s perspective and underscored the urgent need to ease tensions in the Middle East and the […]

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Politics

Oil prices plunge as Donald Trump hints Iran war could end soon

TDV:Global oil markets swung sharply on Tuesday as crude prices plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the war with Iran could end sooner than expected, even as the conflict intensified across the Middle East and both sides exchanged threats of further escalation. International benchmark Brent crude fell more than $10 per barrel, dropping […]

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