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China says it backs Pakistan in defending 'sovereignty' Beijing (AFP) May 20, 2025  China said on Tuesday it supports Pakistan in defending "national sovereignty and territorial integrity", after a ceasefire ended four days of fighting with India over a deadly attack in Kashmir. ... more |
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PKK urges Turkey to ease imprisonment of 'chief negotiator' Ocalan Sulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) May 20, 2025  The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has said Turkey should ease prison conditions for its founder Abdullah Ocalan, declaring him the group's "chief negotiator" for any future talks after a decision to disband. ... more |
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Pentagon chief launches another review into U.S Afghanistan withdrawal Washington 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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India to resume border ceremony with Pakistan Amritsar, India (AFP) May 20, 2025  India said Tuesday it would resume a daily border ceremony with neighbouring Pakistan which it briefly halted earlier this month following the most serious conflict between the nuclear armed arch-rivals for decades. ... more |
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Indian vets to be re-deployed as security guards in Kashmir: govt Srinagar, India (AFP) May 17, 2025  Military veterans will be redeployed as security guards in Indian-administered Kashmir, New Delhi said on Saturday, a week after it reached a ceasefire with Pakistan to end their most serious conflict in decades. ... more |
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Pakistan FM to visit China on heels of conflict with India over Kashmir Islamabad (AFP) May 18, 2025 Pakistan's foreign minister will make a three-day official visit to China, his office said on Sunday, a little over a week after Islamabad reached a ceasefire with India to end their most serious conflict in decades. ... 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 |
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Pakistan returns Indian border guard captured after Kashmir attack New 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 |
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Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas Uri, 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 |
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Iraq: PKK decision to disband boosts regional stability Baghdad (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 |