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Trump Brokers Renewed Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Following Deadly Border Clashes
Dec 13, 2025 09:18 am CST
US President Donald Trump announced that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to immediately renew their ceasefire after a week of deadly border conflicts that killed at least 20 and displaced around 500,000 people. Both nations will return to the original peace accord signed in October, with Trump crediting his personal intervention and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's assistance in securing this diplomatic breakthrough.
India Condemns Pakistan's Cross-Border Attacks on Afghanistan: Rising Tensions Despite Recent Ceasefire
Dec 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
India has officially condemned Pakistan's recent military strikes on Afghanistan that resulted in civilian casualties, emphasizing its support for Afghanistan's sovereignty. The attacks occurred less than two months after a Qatar and Turkey-brokered ceasefire agreement, marking a serious escalation in regional tensions since the Taliban took power in 2021.
Deadly Attacks Near Afghanistan Border Kill Pakistani Official and 5 Police Officers Amid Rising Tensions
Dec 03, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Recent attacks near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have resulted in the deaths of a local government official and five police officers, highlighting escalating regional tensions. Extremist violence has surged, with the Pakistani Taliban claiming responsibility for one attack as cross-border relations deteriorate despite a previous ceasefire agreement. Pakistan has witnessed its deadliest year in a decade with over 1,600 fatalities from extremist attacks in 2024.
Pakistan's Defense Minister Threatens War with Taliban as Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks Begin in Turkey
Nov 06, 2025 09:43 am CST
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif issued a stark "war" threat against the Taliban government just before critical Afghan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul. The high-stakes negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, aim to resolve deadly border clashes and restore stability while addressing contentious issues including drone strikes, militant sanctuaries, and closed trade routes that have severely impacted regional security and economic relations.
Pakistan Defense Minister Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave as Tensions Escalate with India Connection
Oct 18, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ordered all Afghan refugees to return home while claiming Afghanistan has become India's proxy in a regional conflict. The statement follows border clashes that killed dozens, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement. Diplomatic relations between the neighbors have deteriorated significantly as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists and conspiring with India against Pakistani interests.
Afghan Cricketers Killed in Pakistani Airstrike: Afghanistan Withdraws from Tri-Nation Series
Oct 18, 2025 11:11 am CST
Three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, prompting Afghanistan to withdraw from a scheduled tri-nation series. The Afghanistan Cricket Board identified the victims as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who had traveled to participate in a friendly match. Afghan cricket stars including Rashid Khan condemned the attack, which occurred amid ongoing border tensions and ceasefire negotiations between the neighboring countries.
Afghan Taliban Releases Drone Footage of Strikes on Pakistani Border Outposts Amid Escalating Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm CST
The Afghan Taliban has released footage showing drone strikes on Pakistani border outposts as tensions escalate in one of the deadliest conflicts between the neighbors in years. Dozens of Pakistani soldiers have been killed or are missing, while both sides report casualties. The violence follows explosions in Afghanistan that were blamed on Pakistan, with ongoing disputes over militant groups operating across the border.
Comparing Military Capabilities: How Taliban and Pakistan's Armed Forces Stack Up Amid Escalating Border Tensions
Oct 13, 2025 05:33 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the significant disparities between Pakistan's professional 600,000-700,000 strong military force and the Taliban's smaller, less structured fighting units amid escalating cross-border tensions. The article details differences in special forces capabilities, training methodologies, equipment resources, and strategic vulnerabilities between the two forces, providing context for recent clashes that have resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations: Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi Seeks Peace Despite Border Clashes During Historic India Visit
Oct 12, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions during his landmark visit to India, emphasizing desires for regional peace despite recent clashes. The six-day diplomatic mission included discussions with India on trade, aviation, and development projects, marking the first high-level Taliban visit since their takeover four years ago, while navigating controversy over women's representation at press events.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows Strong Response to Afghan Border Provocations
Oct 12, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a firm warning to Afghanistan following border clashes, condemning provocations and accusing Taliban authorities of harboring terrorist elements. The Pakistani leader emphasized that his country's defence remains non-negotiable amid escalating tensions between the neighboring nations.
