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Ukraine, Russia hold peace talks in Geneva as Trump puts pressure on Kyiv
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Land remains key sticking point in US-mediated talks

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Khaleda's political heir: who is Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman?
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PM Shehbaz extends Chinese New Year greetings to President Xi Jinping

 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Pakistan denounces Israel’s settlement expansion in West Bank

 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament

 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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 Updated Feb 15, 2026

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 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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 Updated Feb 16, 2026
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 Updated Feb 15, 2026
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 Updated Feb 14, 2026

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