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China's Xi in Kazakhstan for Central Asia summit
Astana, Kazakhstan (AFP) June 16, 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazakhstan on Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit, Beijing's state media reported. State news agency Xinhua reported at around 12:30 pm Kazakh time (0730 GMT) that the Chinese leader had touched down in the capital Astana. Images from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV showed Xi's presidential plane gliding along a sun-drenched runway ahead of a welcome from diplomats flanked by military personnel in white and blue uniforms. He will hold ... read more |
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India defence chief says jet downed in Pakistan conflictSingapore (AFP) May 31, 2025 India's defence chief on Saturday appeared to confirm his country had lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month, he told Bloomberg in an interview. ... more 
Turkey, PKK must both change for peace: former militantDiyarbakir, Turkey (AFP) May 25, 2025 "When you try and explain peace to people, there is a very serious lack of trust," said Yuksel Genc, a former fighter with the PKK, which recently ended its decades-long armed struggle against the Turkish state. ... more 
Pakistan, India extend airspace ban on each otherKarachi (AFP) May 23, 2025 Pakistan and India's aviation authorities said on Friday they would extend an airspace ban on each other's airlines, after the worst violence between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades. ... more
Pentagon chief launches another review into U.S Afghanistan withdrawalWashington DC (UPI) May 21, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday announced the launch of a new "comprehensive review" of the United States' chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan to ensure those responsible face accountability. ... more |
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Turkey says to continue anti-PKK operations until 'region cleared' Ankara (AFP) May 15, 2025 Turkey's military will continue acting against PKK militants in regions where they are present until it is "certain" the threat is removed following the Kurdish group's decision to disband, the defence ministry said Thursday, in a nod to its presence notably in Iraq. ... more 
Pakistan returns Indian border guard captured after Kashmir attackNew Delhi (AFP) May 14, 2025 Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed South Asian rivals. ... more
Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areasUri, India (AFP) May 12, 2025 Expert teams on Monday defused unexploded bombs in India's border areas with Pakistan before letting displaced Kashmiri villagers return home following a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed foes. ... more 
Iraq: PKK decision to disband boosts regional stabilityBaghdad (AFP) May 12, 2025 Iraq welcomed Monday the Kurdistan Workers' Party's (PKK) decision to disband and end its armed struggle against Turkey, saying it would strengthen regional stability. ... more 
Indian PM Modi vows strong response to any future 'terrorist attack'New Delhi (AFP) May 12, 2025 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Monday to respond strongly to any future "terrorist attack", and warned that New Delhi would not tolerate "nuclear blackmail" in the event of further conflict with Pakistan. ... more |
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India, Pakistan military to confer as ceasefire holds
New Delhi (AFP) May 12, 2025 Indian and Pakistani military chiefs were set to confer Monday as a ceasefire that brought the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink of all-out war held. US President Donald Trump announced the truce late Saturday after four days of missile, drone and artillery attacks which killed at least 60 people and sent thousands fleeing on both sides. The phone call between the heads of military operations due at 12:00 pm (0630 GMT) comes after the Indian army reported the "first calm night in recent d ... read more
India, Pakistan ceasefire holds after early violationsPoonch, India (AFP) May 11, 2025 A ceasefire appeared to hold on Sunday between India and Pakistan, hours after the nuclear-armed rivals accused each other of violating a truce that brought them back from the brink of all-out war. ... more |
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Outside mediation now crucial for Pakistan and IndiaKarachi (AFP) May 10, 2025 With the risk of dangerous escalation between India and Pakistan the highest in decades, only international mediation can stop a spiral into all-out conflict between the nuclear-armed foes, analysts say. ... more
India says repulsed fresh Pakistan attacks as de-escalation efforts growSrinagar, India (AFP) May 9, 2025 India said Friday it had repulsed a wave of Pakistani drone and artillery attacks overnight, and Islamabad insisted it had not struck targets across the border, as the latest conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours showed no signs of relenting. ... more 
India warns Pakistan attacks will get 'firm response' after trading fire for another dayNew Delhi (AFP) May 8, 2025 India warned Thursday any Pakistan military action would be met with "a very, very firm response", a day after New Delhi launched missile strikes in retaliation for an attack it blames on Islamabad. ... more
A bitter return for Iraqis kicked out of EuropeRanya (AFP) May 8, 2025 Iraqi Mohammed Jalal lost 10 years of his life seeking asylum in Germany, without success. Instead of being granted refuge, he was sent back to the land he had fled. ... more
Dozens killed as India, Pakistan clash in worst violence in decadesMuzaffarabad, Pakistan (AFP) May 7, 2025 India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier on Wednesday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades. ... more |
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