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India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile from Odisha, validating operational parameters and boosting long-range deterrence amid rising regional tensions with China and Pakistan. On August 20, 2025, India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the launch validated […]

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Beijing, Islamabad, and Kabul’s representatives met in Afghanistan, agreeing to expand security and economic cooperation, including extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into Afghanistan for regional development. The acting foreign minister of the Taliban, along with the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan, met in Kabul on Wednesday for the 6th Trilateral Foreign Ministers Dialogue, where […]

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Ukraine received 1,000 soldiers’ bodies from Russia in exchange for 19 Russians, highlighting rare cooperation amid war and the devastating human toll of ongoing conflict. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War announced on Tuesday that Russia has handed over the bodies of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers. In exchange, Kyiv returned the remains of 19 Russian […]

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At least 79 Afghan migrants returning from Iran, including 19 children, were killed when a bus collided with a truck in Herat. The EU mission in Kabul expressed condolences, calling the tragedy a reminder of Afghanistan’s poor road safety. The European Union delegation in Kabul has offered condolences following a devastating road accident in Herat […]

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At least 700 people have died in Pakistan’s floods since July, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hardest hit, as authorities warn of continued heavy monsoon rains nationwide. Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) announced on Tuesday, August 18, that at least 700 people have died in floods sweeping across the country since early July. NDMA chief Inam […]

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Chinese and Pakistani foreign ministers arrived in Kabul for trilateral talks with Taliban officials, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and political dialogue to shape Afghanistan’s regional role. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Wednesday to participate in a trilateral dialogue with the Taliban authorities. The […]

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A U.S. Congressional report says strategic failures; dependence, corruption, and delayed peace talks, undermined Afghanistan’s institutions, leading to the Taliban’s rapid takeover after America’s withdrawal. On the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the U.S. Congressional Afghanistan War Commission released its second report, concluding that America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan failed due to […]

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Syrian and Israeli officials met in Paris with U.S. mediation to discuss reviving the 1974 ceasefire and reducing tensions in southern Syria amid ongoing clashes. Syria’s state news agency has reported that Foreign Minister Asad al-Shibani met an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss regional stability and southern Syria. Israeli Channel 12 earlier […]

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The U.S. and European allies will draft post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, exploring options from European troop deployments under U.S. command to potential American air support. Following Donald Trump’s pledge to help safeguard Ukraine if the war with Russia ends, U.S. and European military officials have begun drafting post-war security options. According to officials, the […]

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The White House has launched an official TikTok account despite looming U.S. ban deadlines, highlighting the platform’s influence while national security concerns remain unresolved. The White House has launched an official TikTok account even as the app’s future in the United States remains uncertain due to ongoing legal and security debates. Its first post, a […]

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Elon Musk has abandoned plans to form a new political party, telling allies he will focus on his companies and avoid antagonizing powerful Republicans. Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has stepped back from his previously floated idea of forming a new political party in the United States. The Wall Street Journal reported on […]

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India will ban online money gaming under a draft bill, aiming to curb addiction and financial harm despite strong investor interest in the rapidly growing industry. India is considering sweeping legislation to ban online games involving money, a move that could disrupt a booming sector projected to be worth $3.6 billion by 2029. Reuters reported […]

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India and China have agreed to restart direct flights, suspended since 2020, alongside border trade reopening and visa easing, marking a significant step toward normalizing strained ties. India and China have agreed to resume direct flights between the two countries and reopen border trade at three designated Himalayan passes, marking a significant step in resetting […]

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A road accident on the Herat–Islam Qala highway killed 76 returning migrants from Iran, including children, after their vehicle collided with a truck and motorcycle. A deadly traffic accident in Herat province has left at least 76 people dead, making it one of the most catastrophic road incidents in Afghanistan in recent years. The crash […]

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The U.S. Congress has introduced the bipartisan Enduring Welcome Act, aiming to restore Afghan relocation efforts, reunite families, and honor commitments to war allies left behind. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Enduring Welcome Act, a bill designed to reestablish America’s commitments to Afghan allies left behind after the Trump administration dismantled the […]

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The U.S. State Department has strongly advised citizens against traveling to Afghanistan, citing a heightened risk of arbitrary detention. The U.S. Department of State has issued a strong advisory urging American citizens to avoid traveling to Afghanistan, citing heightened risks to their safety and security. In a statement released on Tuesday, August 19, the Consular […]

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UNICEF and WHO will launch a new polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan this month, aiming to deliver one million doses to children under five amid rising cases. UNICEF, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a fresh polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan amid growing concerns about rising infections. In a joint statement […]

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Egypt’s foreign minister said the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza is a “red line,” stressing Cairo will not permit threats to its sovereignty or security. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has declared that the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza is a “red line,” stressing that Cairo will not allow its national security or […]

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The Trump administration revoked over 6,000 foreign student visas, citing overstays, crimes, and security concerns, sparking criticism that the policy harms academic freedom and America’s global reputation. A senior US State Department official has confirmed that the Trump administration has revoked visas for thousands of foreign students, citing immigration violations, criminal offenses, and, in some […]

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The United Nations has announced that at least 383 humanitarian workers have been killed worldwide since the start of 2024, marking what it called a “shocking record.” In a report released on Tuesday, August 19, to mark World Humanitarian Day, the UN urged greater protection for civilians and aid staff in conflict zones. The report […]

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