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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire in Istanbul talks: Why Islamabad had no option but to accept Taliban ‘assurances’
The truce, which comes after weeks of deadly border clashes, appears to have been salvaged largely after Pakistan accepted “assurances” from the Taliban regime in Kabul.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after border clashes, talks set for November 6
The talks were revived at the request of Turkey and Qatar, who are mediating efforts to prevent further border violence that has killed dozens this month.
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Pakistan returns to negotiation table with Afghanistan after threat to ‘obliterate’ Taliban: Why the talks may fail again
The move comes under pressure from mediators Turkey and Qatar, who are trying to prevent another outbreak of deadly cross-border violence.
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Indian-origin man killed in Canada after confronting stranger urinating on his car: What really happened in Edmonton?
The unprovoked attack took place in the early hours of October 19. Sagoo, who was out for dinner with his girlfriend, was attacked after questioning a stranger’s offensive behaviour.
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Taliban video exposes Pakistan’s hidden terror pipeline: ISIS fighter details Lashkar links | WATCH
The footage has reignited questions about Pakistan’s continued role as a breeding ground for extremist groups that spill violence across borders.
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US returns to nuclear testing after 33 years: How America’s arsenal compares with Russia and China | Explained
The United States last conducted a nuclear test in 1992, before then-President George H. W. Bush declared a moratorium at the end of the Cold War.
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‘Will go deep into Afghanistan to hunt TTP’: Pakistan’s empty threat or prelude to another proxy war?
Khawaja Asif accused the Taliban government of harbouring fighters of TTP, the militant group responsible for a string of deadly attacks inside Pakistan.
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JD Vance hopes his Hindu-raised wife Usha converts to Christianity, 'but if she doesn't...'
Vance’s remarks about his wife’s Hindu upbringing and potential conversion have added fuel to conversations about faith, religious tolerance, and political identity in America.
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Meet Rob Jetten: The liberal leader poised to become Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay PM
Rob Jetten's grounded and disciplined lifestyle reflects his belief in “pragmatic idealism” — a balance between progressive goals and practical governance.
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India pulls out of Tajikistan’s Ayni airbase after two decades: The reasons, the fallout and what comes next | Explained
By 2022, India had pulled out its personnel and equipment from the base. The facility had housed Indian Air Force helicopters, repair facilities, and maintenance equipment.
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India secures US waiver extension for Chabahar Port till early 2026: Why it’s a major diplomatic win for New Delhi
Chabahar is not just a port; it is a key part of India’s regional strategy to bypass Pakistan and gain direct access to Central Asia and Europe through Iran.
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Alarmed by China & Russia, Trump asks Pentagon to end 3-decade nuclear testing pause: Will it trigger a 'chain reaction'?
Trump’s statement comes against the backdrop of Russia testing two advanced nuclear-powered systems -- the 9M730 Burevestnik missile and the Poseidon underwater drone -- described by Moscow as capable of transporting nuclear payloads over long ranges
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Trump cuts China tariffs by 10% after talks with Xi Jinping, says rare earth issue settled
We focused on export controls of China on rare earth, and they’re going to keep those flowing, which is quite important,” Trump said.
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Trump calls China's Xi Jinping 'tough negotiator' ahead of South Korea talks
'We are going to have a very successful meeting, I have no doubt,' Trump said ahead of his meeting with Xi Jinping
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Bangladesh bets on a broken partner: Why reviving economic ties with Pakistan may backfire | Explained
Behind the optics of goodwill lies a risky political and economic calculation. Bangladesh’s engagement with an economy on the brink of collapse raises more doubts than optimism.
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Sheikh Hasina breaks silence from exile, says won’t leave India without ‘legitimate government’ in Bangladesh
Ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from New Delhi, said she will not return to Bangladesh under a government formed after elections that exclude her party, calling the ban on the Awami League “unjust and self-defeating.”
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‘World’s unluckiest robber’: Russian man caught after dropping phone, leaving ID at crime scene | Video
A bungling thief in Sochi made it easy for police to catch him after dropping his phone, stealing another, and losing his jacket with his ID inside during a failed robbery.
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Pakistan warns 'we can obliterate the Taliban regime' after Istanbul talks collapse
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a sharp warning to Kabul after Istanbul talks brokered by Turkey and Qatar failed to secure a truce following deadly border clashes.
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Who is Chani Nattan? Canada-based Punjabi singer targeted in the Bishnoi gang’s latest shooting
The Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing outside Punjabi singer Chani Nattan’s home in British Columbia, days after similar attacks on Kapil Sharma’s café, raising alarms over escalating gang-linked violence in Canada.
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Trump's crypto empire: Big profits, bigger questions | Who’s investing, what’s at stake, and why it matters
In short, the Trump family’s crypto machine is profitable, global and in many ways opaque. As one expert put it, the business model offers access, prestige and a powerful brand.
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Rescue helicopter crash-lands near Everest Base Camp amid heavy snowfall in Nepal
A rescue helicopter operated by Nepal’s Altitude Air crash-landed in the Khumbu region near Everest Base Camp on Wednesday while attempting to aid stranded trekkers amid severe snowfall; the pilot escaped with minor injuries.
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Punjabi-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi gunned down in Canada | Watch
A 68-year-old Punjabi-origin entrepreneur, Darshan Singh Sahsi, was shot dead outside his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in what police believe was a targeted attack, as chilling CCTV footage of the incident surfaced online.
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‘Hope we have a deal’: Trump optimistic ahead of talks with China’s Xi in South Korea
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism about reaching a trade agreement with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during their meeting in South Korea, calling it a chance to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest economies.
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Inside Jaish’s new ‘female jihad’: How Masood Azhar is radicalising Pakistani women to fight its ‘enemies’ in India
Azhar’s promise that women will be trained like men and taught to see violence as a path to paradise is deeply dangerous. It signals a widening pool of potential operatives and supporters.
