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Turkish intelligence intercepted a large batch of explosive-rigged pagers days after mass explosion of such devices in Lebanon last September, Sabah newspaper reportedDays after the blasts in Lebanon, Turkish intelligence detected a cargo of 1,300 pagers and recharging units at the Istanbul Airport customs, report said These were the same pager models produced by the…

Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, disabling Sanaa’s airport and hitting power plants, after a Houthi missile strike on Israel’s airport. Source

Canadian PM Mark Carney meets Donald Trump at the White House to address tariff tensions and annexation threats, aiming to ease tensions and negotiate a trade deal. Source

India and the UK finalize talks for the Double Contribution Convention Agreement, enhancing trade, investment, and job creation in their landmark free trade deal. Source

Ayni Air Base in Tajikistan, located 15-kilometers west of Tajikistan’s capital is viewed as a geopolitical pressure point, especially for PakistanIndia revitalised the airbase with $70 million, extending the runway to 3,200 meters, capable of hosting large aircrafts and multirole combat jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKIWhile Tajik authorities maintain that no foreign military operates from…

The income tax return (ITR) filing season for assessment year 2025 is underway, and this year there’s a host of changes, particularly in the treatment of capital gains. Taxpayers have been advised to pay close attention to the revised deadlines, slab rates, and updated filing requirements following the announcements made in Budget 2024. Source

The Ladki Bahin Yojana, launched in August 2024, provides ₹1,500 per month to eligible women aged 21 to 65. The amount is transferred directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Government employees are not eligible for this benefit. Source

Friedrich Merz becomes Germany’s chancellor after a second parliamentary vote, succeeding Olaf Scholz, amid concerns about coalition stability. Source

Strata Elite offers multiple reward points on hotels, car rentals, air travel, and dining. It also gives points for daily spending. Cardholders get a $300 hotel credit and a $200 “splurge” credit usable at brands like Best Buy and Live Nation. Source

Markets are bracing for a busy week. Senior US and Chinese officials meet in Stockholm on Monday to keep trade talks on track. Attention will quickly turn to the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome mid-week. Source