Border Conflict Shuts Schools for Afghan Children as Displacement Surges in Kunar
Barikot — Fighting along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has forced the closure of schools in northeastern Kunar province, displacing tens of
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US Weighs Congo Relocation Option for Afghan Allies in Qatar, Activist Says
Washington— The United States is considering offering Afghan allies stranded in Qatar a choice between relocation to the Democratic Republic
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China Warns Middle East at ‘Critical Juncture’ After Trump Extends Ceasefire
Beijing — China warned that the Middle East is at a “critical juncture” between war and peace after U.S. President
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Pakistan Backs Ceasefire Extension in US-Iran Conflict, Urges Progress in Islamabad Talks
Islamabad— Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire in the conflict involving
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Russia Claims 1,700 sq km Gains in Ukraine as Fighting Intensifies in Donbas
Moscow — Russia has captured 1,700 square kilometres of territory in Ukraine so far this year and is advancing toward
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U.S. Signals Optimism on Iran Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Islamabad— The United States said it was optimistic that peace talks with Iran would proceed in Pakistan this week, while
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Mughal-Era Pigeon Rearing Tradition Endures in Delhi’s Old Quarters
New Delhi— A centuries-old tradition of pigeon-rearing dating back to the Mughal era continues to survive in pockets of New
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Defense Says Afghan Defendant Falsely Confessed in Kabul Airport Bombing Trial
Alexandria — A defense lawyer for an Afgjan man accused of aiding the 2021 Kabul airport bombing told jurors on
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Asia-Europe air traffic surges as Gulf disruptions redraw global routes
Hong Kong— Major Asian airlines are reporting a sharp rise in demand on European routes as travelers avoid disrupted Middle
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South Korea’s Lee seeks trade surge with India in Modi summit
Seoul— South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New
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