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Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged their deadliest fire in years. Here’s what we know
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Islamabad (CNN) — Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared in recent days with the exchange of deadly gunfire between the neighbors that has stoked fears of a wider conflict. The fighting followed strikes in the Afghan capital Kabul...
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Government shutdown is a ‘kitchen-table crisis’ for troops
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More than a dozen advocacy groups for military members and veterans joined forces to urge Congress to pay troops on time and pass legislation that protects veterans, service members and their families from the impacts of the federal government...
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Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh By 200 Runs in 3rd ODI 2025 to Complete Whitewash, Bilal Sami's 5-Wicket Haul Helps AFG Secure 3-0 Series Victory
Afghanistan continued their winning run in the ODIs as they secured a 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh in the three-match ODI. The third victory of the series came for Afghanistan in a dominant fashion where they defeated Bangladesh by 200 runs....
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FICCI interaction: Afghan FM Muttaqi highlights $1B trade, investment opportunities for India
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Indian industry representatives at a FICCI business interaction, highlighting that peace and stability have been established in Afghanistan and calling for stronger economic ties with India....
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Pakistan Takes Fight to Afghanistan to Combat Cross-Border Terrorism
In a bold move to counter cross-border terrorism, Pakistan last week reportedly launched targeted military strikes inside Afghanistan. The development marked a significant escalation in Pakistan’s response to militant threats from Afghanistan. The...
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World News | JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Offers to Mediate Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Ease Border Tensions
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to help reduce tensions, days after deadly border clashes heightened friction between...
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World News | Fresh Clashes Erupt Between Pakistani Forces and Afghan Taliban in Kurram District: Report
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 15 (ANI): Fighting erupted once again on Tuesday night between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dawn reported, citing state media. According to state broadcaster...
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No more tolerance for Afghan-based attacks: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed to key world capitals and friendly nations that it will no longer tolerate cross-border terrorist attacks from Afghanistan and that any future aggression will be met with a swift and decisive response, diplomatic...
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Pakistan reports new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border
Pakistan and Afghan forces clashed again along the northwestern border, with each side accusing the other of unprovoked aggression. The confrontation follows recent deadly exchanges, keeping tensions high as border crossings remain closed amid...
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Pakistan, Afghanistan Forces Trade Fire In Renewed Border Clashes
1 Fresh border clashes have broken out between Pakistani and Afghan forces following a brief ceasefire, according to local media reports. Afghan Taliban and Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) terrorists opened unprovoked fire in the Kurram border, and the...
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Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along northwest border
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Clashes erupted Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region, with state-run media in Pakistan accusing Afghan troops of opening “unprovoked fire” that was repulsed. Pakistani forces...
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Pakistan reports a new clash with Afghan forces along border
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Clashes erupted Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces in a remote northwestern border region, with state-run media in Pakistan accusing Afghan troops of opening “unprovoked fire” that was repulsed. Pakistani forces...
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Army responds to ‘unprovoked fire’ by Afghan Taliban, TTP at Kurram border
Published on: October 15, 2025 2:58 AM Fighting flared up again on Tuesday night between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reported state media. “Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij opened...
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China urges calm as deadly Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes risk spillover
Beijing has called for de-escalation following the deadliest border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since 2021, saying it is “deeply concerned” about the hostilities. Analysts suggested the conflict remained manageable but warned that...
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N.C. woman turns to backup plan after being furloughed in government shutdown
RALEIGH, N.C. — The government shutdown is nearing the end of its second week, and it's leaving federal workers in limbo. What You Need To Know Porcelain Mills is the owner of the Tipsy Bull Sports Bar and Grill in Durham Mills began working for...
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Afghan forces receive 'befitting response' after unprovoked firing
Afghan forces once again resorted to unprovoked firing across the Pakistan border, targeting multiple areas, prompting the Pakistan Army to deliver a strong and immediate response, security sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources,...
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The Man Who Profited from Afghanistan’s Bloodshed
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Zalmay Khalilzad’s name has long been associated with Afghanistan, but not in a manner that reflects an affinity for the country or its people. His career, marked by a series of controversial decisions and betrayals, reveals a man more loyal to...
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Imran urges political solution to Afghan issue
. RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister Imran Khan has warned that rising tensions with Afghanistan could increase the threat of terrorism. He has laid stress on finding a political, not a military solution to the issue. "Imran said the PTI strongly...
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Fresh clashes break out on border between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Fresh clashes erupted Tuesday between Pakistani and Afghan forces along the border, shattering a brief cease-fire and reigniting tensions between the two neighbors. Afghanistan said its forces launched a counterattack near the border after...
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Afghan earthquake triggers contradictory Taliban tactics on rescuing women
As earthquakes devastated parts of Afghanistan in late August, Taliban officials asked aid agencies to send more female health workers to assist female survivors. They also briefly barred female U.N. staffers from reaching earthquake-devastated...
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