Deadly protests in Kashmir test Pakistan’s government

China is bypassing shipping chokepoints with an “Ice Silk Road” route through the Arctic, dozens of people have been killed in election clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and Germany’s economy minister warned that growing support for a far-right political party could deter foreign investors. Plus, we take a look at the bank behind China’s AI listings bonanza, and how the UAE has won over Washington.

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China bypasses shipping chokepoints with ‘Ice Silk Road’ through Arctic

Deadly protests in Kashmir test Pakistan’s military rulers

German economy minister warns AfD’s rise could deter investors

The bank behind China’s AI listings bonanza

How the UAE won over Washington

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