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"Does not seek escalation": Pakistan ahead of Doha talks with Afghanistan
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Even as Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up to meet in Doha to broker a peace after days of border clashes, the Taliban Government said that Afghanistan reserves the right to respond to Pakistani airstrikes on its land.
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Trump repeats claim of 'solving' India-Pakistan war; says "going to have s
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated his repeated assertion of having "solved" eight global conflicts, including the May escalation between India and Pakistan, while expressing confidence in achieving success in ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which he descri
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Trump warns US may "go in and kill Hamas" if attacks continue
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that if Hamas keeps killing civilians in Gaza, the United States "will have no choice but to go in and kill them," signalling possible US military action to stop further attacks.
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Amid trade tension, China imposes port fees on US
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Chinese Ministry, in a statement, outlined a phased escalation for the special port fees on eligible US vessels berthing at Chinese ports, which will initially be 400 yuan ($56) per net ton from Tuesday and increase annually on April 17 for the subsequent three years.
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UAE closely monitoring developments between Pakistan and Afghanistan, call
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The UAE urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease tensions and resolve differences through diplomacy, emphasising restraint, wisdom, and efforts to maintain regional security and stability.
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Afghan forces launch retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts after airspace
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The ministry warned that any escalation following these actions "would have consequences for the Pakistani military" after it launched an airstrike on Kabul and
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Saudi Arabia calls for "self-restraint" as clashes erupt along Pak-Afghan
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is following with concern the tensions and clashes taking place in the border areas between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Afghanistan. The Kingdom calls for self-restraint, avoiding escalation, and embracing dialogue and wisdom, which will con
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Prices of EVs, wind turbines, and semiconductors to rise amid fresh tariff
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The United States has announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, effective November 1, 2025, which will raise the overall tariff rate on Chinese imports to approximately 130%.
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"Pakistan strikes against Afghanistan are huge escalation": Former US envo
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad expressed concern over the strikes carried out by Pakistan in Kabul and called it a "huge escalation" which poses dangerous risks.
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US Congress members urge Trump to reset and repair ties with India after t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A group of US lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump urging him to repair ties with India after recent tariff hikes strained relations. They warned the measures hurt both economies and risk pushing India closer to China and Russia, calling for renewed dialogue and policy review.
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"Want to find out what they're doing with them...": Trump mulls over suppl
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday from the Oval Office that he wants to know what Ukraine is planning to do if the Tomahawk missiles are supplied to them. He reiterated the call for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict in his remarks, noting that he does not want to see an
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Putin warns Trump over possible US delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukrain
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US President Donald Trump would severely damage relations between Washington and Moscow if he approved the delivery of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
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