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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that South Korea will pay $350 billion to Washington in exchange for reduced import tariffs and expanded economic cooperation. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that South Korea will pay $350 billion to the United States in return for reduced import tariffs, according to a statement posted on his Truth Social […]

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Several Afghan families who supported British troops were never informed their personal data was leaked by the UK Defence Ministry, putting their safety in danger. Several Afghan families who worked with British forces were reportedly never informed about a major data leak from the UK Ministry of Defence that may have endangered their lives, The […]

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that India is exploiting Afghanistan territory to wage a “limited war” against Pakistan, deepening regional tensions and mistrust. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of using Afghanistan soil to wage a “limited war” against Pakistan, alleging growing ties between New Delhi and the Taliban. In an […]

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Six Pakistani soldiers, including an army captain, were killed in an intelligence-led operation against TTP militants near the Afghanistan border, officials confirmed Wednesday night. At least six Pakistani soldiers, including a captain, were killed during an intelligence-based operation in the Kurram district near the Afghanistan border, the military said late Wednesday. The firefight erupted in […]

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Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, the KSE-100, plunged more than 1,600 points on Wednesday, as geopolitical tensions and mixed company results rattled investor confidence nationwide. Pakistan’s benchmark stock index, KSE-100, slumped by more than 1,600 points on Wednesday, closing at 158,465, as investors reacted to economic uncertainty and regional tensions, The Express Tribune reported. Analysts said […]

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Pakistani authorities have intensified operations in Punjab’s Gujar Khan, arresting undocumented Afghan refugees and demolishing makeshift camps amid heightened security concerns and regional tensions. Pakistani authorities have launched a broad operation in Gujar Khan, Punjab, aimed at locating and detaining Afghans living without valid documentation, officials and local media reported on Thursday. The actions include […]

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Eighteen migrants died after a boat sank near Libya’s Sorman coast, officials said, while more than 90 survivors were rescued from the sea. The International Organization for Migration said the bodies of 18 migrants have been recovered after a boat capsized near Tripoli, Libya’s capital. Local officials reported that more than 90 others were rescued […]

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Kazakhstan says trade with Afghanistan reached $336 million this year and plans to expand exports of wheat, flour and other essential food products. Kazakhstan’s trade with Afghanistan reached $335.9 million in the first eight months of this year, Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Serik Zhumangarin said on Tuesday. He made the remarks during a […]

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Donald Trump said U.S. law clearly prevents a third presidential run and indicated he will not challenge the two-term constitutional limit. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is legally prevented from running for president a third time, acknowledging the constitutional limit on presidential terms. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to South […]

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Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to strengthen cooperation on polio eradication and wider health challenges during a high-level meeting in Riyadh. Afghanistan’s Taliban administration said its acting health minister, Noor Jalal Jalali, held talks in Saudi Arabia on strengthening cooperation to combat polio in Afghanistan. He met Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel and Pakistan’s […]

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U.S. secrecy over expanded military operations in Latin America is raising alarm among lawmakers and regional governments, as deployments and strikes rapidly intensify. U.S. military officials involved in President Donald Trump’s expanding operations in Latin America have been required to sign unusual non-disclosure agreements, sources told Reuters. Senior defense officials said the approach has raised […]

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Canada urged the international community to remain focused on safeguarding women and girls in Afghanistan, warning restrictions on their rights continue to worsen and require urgent global attention. Canada’s delegation to the United Nations said on Tuesday that it remains committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan, particularly women and girls facing escalating restrictions under […]

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U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific killed 14 people, officials said, as Mexico assisted in rescue efforts. The Pentagon said on Tuesday that U.S. forces killed 14 people in strikes on four boats suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean. One survivor was rescued from the water after the […]

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U.S. President Donald Trump says his planned meeting with China’s Xi Jinping at the APEC summit will strengthen bilateral ties and support wider global stability efforts. United States President Donald Trump said he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday during the APEC summit, expressing confidence that the talks would produce positive outcomes for […]

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Afghanistan’s U-17 futsal team advanced to the Asian Youth Games final after a commanding 9-1 victory over Thailand, setting up a highly anticipated showdown against Iran. Afghanistan’s under-17 futsal team delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday night, overwhelming Thailand 9-1 to secure a place in the final of the 2025 Asian Youth Games. Afghanistan players […]

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Israeli airstrikes killed 26 Palestinians in Gaza, officials said, as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violating the fragile ceasefire in place since October. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 26 Palestinians on Wednesday, Gaza health officials said, marking the most serious escalation since the U.S.-backed ceasefire came into force on October 10. Both […]

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Iran’s Interior Ministry says 1.456 million Afghan migrants have been expelled this year, while only 50 percent of the six-million Afghan population will be granted residence. Iran confirmed on Tuesday that approximately 1.456 million Afghan nationals have been deported from the country since the start of this year, according to Nader Yarahmadi, head of the […]

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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the Afghan negotiating team lacks decision-making power, reverses agreements after Kabul’s instructions, while Taliban publicly reject Pakistan’s claims. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said elements in Kabul have obstructed recent talks intended to reduce cross-border militancy and improve security cooperation. He told Geo News that the Afghan delegation lacked […]

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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a new economic cooperation deal in Riyadh to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen strategic collaboration across key growth sectors. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have agreed to establish a new economic cooperation framework aimed at strengthening trade ties and attracting investment, officials said on Tuesday. The agreement was signed in […]

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North Korea launched several cruise missiles from its western coast, state media reported on Tuesday, in an apparent show of force. The KCNA news agency said the missiles were fired vertically and flew for about two hours along a pre-set trajectory before hitting their targets. The launches took place shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]

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