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Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia
Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia

Myanmar agrees to take back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia

Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya currently residing in Malaysia. This decision comes as part of a rare repatriation initiative after a long period, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Jay Clayton confirmed as new US intelligence chief
Jay Clayton confirmed as new US intelligence chief

Jay Clayton confirmed as new US intelligence chief

The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). President Donald Trump delayed his nomination process for several weeks before he finally secured the permanent position, according to US news agency AP.

Russia proposes bilateral trade in Indian rupee with Bangladesh
Russia proposes bilateral trade in Indian rupee with Bangladesh

Russia proposes bilateral trade in Indian rupee with Bangladesh

Russia has proposed using the Indian rupee for bilateral trade with Bangladesh to mitigate the crisis stemming from US sanctions. It has also expressed interest in creating a separate payment structure and opening a branch of a Russian bank in Dhaka.

20 PMF fighters killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq
20 PMF fighters killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq

20 PMF fighters killed in US-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq

At least 20 members of the Iran-backed Shia paramilitary coalition Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have been killed and 32 injured in joint US-Saudi airstrikes across at least seven provinces in Iraq, according to international media reports citing the PMF on Wednesday (July 29).

Iran to buy Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles
Iran to buy Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles

Iran to buy Chinese shoulder-fired air defence missiles

Iran is purchasing Chinese-made man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) as part of efforts to rebuild its air defence network following its recent conflict with the United States and Israel, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

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