Pakistani PM Reiterates Claims of TTP Activity in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Prime Minister has once again claimed that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is active in Afghanistan and has urged the Islamic Emirate to adopt a clear policy on the matter. Shehbaz Sharif said that while Pakistan seeks improved relations with Afghanistan, it finds the alleged activities of TTP in Afghanistan unacceptable. The prime minister of Pakistan […]

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Pakistan’s military alleges cross-border attacks by Afghanistan-based militants

The Pakistani military said Friday that militant groups based in Afghanistan are carrying out terrorist activities against Pakistan, intensifying tensions between the neighboring countries. In a news conference on Friday, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the director general of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations, said that despite repeated warnings to the Taliban, militant groups and insurgents […]

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UN Security Council voices ‘deep concern’ about situation in Afghanistan

The UN Security Council voiced concern Friday about the situation in Afghanistan. “The members of the Security Council are deeply concerned with the continuing negative impact of the Taliban’s policies and practices that restrict the enjoyment by women and girls of their human rights and fundamental freedoms on Afghanistan’s peace, stability and development and its […]

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Mandarin exports earn USD 2.38 million to date

Since the start of the mandarin export season on November 30, Bhutan has exported 185,703 boxes of oranges to Bangladesh, generating USD 2.384 million in revenue as of yesterday. According to the Department of Agricultural Marketing and Co-operatives (DAMC), 27 exporters are using five key gateways—Gelephu, Samdrupjongkhar, Samtse, Phuentsholing, and Nganglam—to facilitate the shipments. A […]

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China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, seafood trade on agenda

It would be Takeshi Iwaya’s first visit to the Chinese capital since he became Japan’s foreign minister in October and he is scheduled to hold talks with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and meet other Chinese officials. Talks on seafood trade are expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday when Japan’s foreign minister visits […]

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Chinese tourist spending weakens in Maldives

As of November 12, 244,000 Chinese tourists had visited the Maldives in 2024, accounting for approximately 14.1% of the total tourist arrivals. This figure represents 86% of 2019 levels, with China reclaiming its position as the top source market for Maldives tourism for the first time since the pandemic. According to Flight Master, flights between […]

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China warns Philippines to maintain peace

China has urged the Philippines to maintain “peace” in the disputed South China Sea. China’s Foreign Ministry warned the country on Thursday (December 26) that Manila’s decision to deploy a US medium-range missile system for military exercises would only increase the risk of an arms race in the region. The US Typhoon medium-range missile system, […]

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This time, the Arakan Army has captured Myanmar’s naval base!

After occupying the border, Myanmar’s rebels are now ‘looking’ at the country’s administrative and commercial center! The Irrawaddy, a media outlet controlled by the self-proclaimed National Unity Government, which supports pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reported on Wednesday that fighters from the Arakan Army, the largest ally of the rebel alliance, have captured the […]

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