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Amir Daftari

Amir Daftari

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Turbulent Start for $2 Billion China-Built Airport Despite Trump Peace Deal

A handshake between U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia marked the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords,...

30.10.2025 10

Newsweek Asia

Amir Daftari

World’s Biggest Muslim Country Sinks into Turmoil: What To Know

Hundreds of students marched through major Indonesian cities on Monday, defying warnings of a crackdown after a weekend of deadly unrest left eight...

20.10.2025 40

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Amir Daftari

Video Shows Cars Swept Away in Beijing Amid China Floods

Heavy rains prompted flood warnings as a landslide killed at least 4 people, forcing thousands to evacuate as rising waters caused widespread damage.

12.09.2025 20

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Amir Daftari

Major Pakistan defense boost as China military ties deepen

Pakistan has announced a major $9 billion defense budget increase alongside a key military deal with China for advanced jets and missile systems.

11.06.2025 10

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Amir Daftari

Map shows China's arms sales footprint around the world

China's military modernization and self-reliance reshape global arms trade, though political barriers limit exports beyond traditional allies.

02.06.2025 10

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Amir Daftari

Satellite images show greater damage to Pakistan airbase after India strike

New imagery suggests that a recent Indian missile strike on a Pakistani airbase caused more extensive damage than previously known.

26.05.2025 5

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Amir Daftari

Rescuers struggle to save elderly driver trapped in sinkhole

The incident has sparked renewed discussions about the vulnerability of Japan's critical infrastructure.

30.01.2025 10

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Amir Daftari

Several killed in stampede at religious gathering of 100 million pilgrims

Between 90 to 100 million pilgrims had congregated to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India.

29.01.2025 10

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Amir Daftari

Court denies Bail for Hindu leader amid sedition charges

Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, is accused of leading huge rallies against Bangladesh's government and demanding better security for minority groups.

02.01.2025 10

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Amir Daftari