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Both leaders confirmed future visits, underscoring their intent to keep the dialogue alive. Photo: Collected

A fragile truce: Inside Trump and Xi’s ‘amazing’ meeting in Busan

Trump called it “amazing”; Xi called it “a consensus”. But as the two leaders shook hands in Busan, their fragile agreements hinted at a truce built more on time than trust

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Rare earths, soybeans and Trump’s twin missions for trade and peace

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Game of Thrones in the modern era: How some monarchies survive today

Bill Nye and Donald Trump. Sketch: TBS

No thrones! No crowns! No kings!: America’s rebellion against authoritarianism

Disclaimer: Global gold prices are quoted per troy ounce (31.1035g) for 24-carat pure gold, while local jewellers use carats (e.g., 22-carat, 21-carat) to price less pure ornamental gold per gram. Conversion and local charges may cause price differences. Graphics: TBS

Why gold is shining brighter than ever: Understanding the record highs and its timeless allure

Disclaimer: Global gold prices are quoted per troy ounce (31.1035g) for 24-carat pure gold, while local jewellers use carats (e.g., 22-carat, 21-carat) to price less pure ornamental gold per gram. Conversion and local charges may cause price differences. Graphics: TBS

As prices soar, will Bangladesh’s love affair with gold go cold?

Nafis Ud Doula and Fazlee Shamim Ehsan. Sketch: TBS

How global economic turmoil is shaking up Bangladeshi trade

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The high cost of trade chaos across a century

Expatriate voting through app: Expansion of rights or invitation for dispute?

Expatriate voting through app: Expansion of rights or invitation for dispute?

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

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Defence pacts in history: Lessons from the world for Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

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Riyadh moves to redress strategic imbalance by bringing Islamabad’s nukes into play

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Want higher GDP? Focus on democracy