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Pakistan, Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul amid persistent tensions
Following last week’s Doha talks, Islamabad and Kabul meet today in Istanbul to discuss a verifiable monitoring mechanism, though analysts warn progress remains uncertain amid ongoing disputes over militancy and border security.
October 25, 2025
Who are the Palestinian hostages being freed in exchange for Israeli captives?
Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 48 Israeli hostages under a ceasefire deal, marking a tense, politically charged moment for both sides.
October 13, 2025
Ceasefire reached in Syria's Aleppo after deadly flare-up: state media
Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF reached a ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes. Bombardments killed at least two people, displaced families, and escalated tensions in Kurdish-majority neighborhoods Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh.
October 7, 2025