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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it is working with its ASEAN partners to review and upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), while negotiations are also progressing on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with India.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Malaysia, Bangladesh setuju percepat rundingan FTA
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia dan Bangladesh bersetuju mempercepatkan rundingan Perjanjian Perdagangan Bebas (FTA) selain memperluaskan kerjasama dalam sektor strategik termasuk semikonduktor, kecerdasan buatan (AI), ekonomi digital dan tenaga bagi meningkatkan hubungan ekonomi dua hala. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, kedua-dua negara bersetuju memperkukuh hubungan menerusi kerjasama yang lebih menyeluruh, melangkaui bidang perdagangan dan pelaburan yang ... Read more The post Malaysia, Bangladesh setuju percepat rundingan FTA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Times of India
· Jul 2, 2026
Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar
China is pushing for an economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, mirroring CPEC's strategic importance. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's China visit, aims to boost connectivity, with China developing the Mongla port. Beijing has also expressed openness to other nations joining this transnational initiative, which has drawn India's attention due to its proximity to the eastern border.
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· Jul 9, 2026
“Nuclear is a big part of its energy future”: Former Australian PM Scott Morrison on India-Australia uranium partnership
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday welcomed Australia's confirmation of arrangements enabling uranium exports to India for peaceful purposes under the 2015 civil nuclear cooperation agreement, saying India's growing emphasis on nuclear energy would strengthen its long-term energy security while deepening the bilateral partnership.
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
Business : Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA Targeted For Conclusion In 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is targeted to be concluded in 2027 as a mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking agreement that reflects current global trading practices.
KrASIA
· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant highlights emerging markets’ energy shift
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Related coverage for "India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia": Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia, Bangladesh setuju percepat rundingan FTA. Times of India — Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar. The Tribune — “Nuclear is a big part of its energy future”: Former Australian PM Scott Morrison on India-Australia uranium partnership. BERNAMA — Business : Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA Targeted For Conclusion In 2027. KrASIA — Deals in brief: Vynn Capital to finance Etaily’s expansion, CATL backs CarbonScape as partner, 17 China investments, and more. Investing.com — Bangladesh’s first nuclear plant highlights emerging markets’ energy shift