Israel’s eviction campaign in the West Bank amid ceasefire

A historic ceasefire is underway in Gaza. In the meantime, Israeli forces are forcibly evicting Palestinians from their homes as part of a military operation in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. Jenin Mayor Mohammed Jarrar made the allegation on Wednesday, according to a report by the Turkish news agency Anadolu. According to the […]

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India and US trying to arrange early meeting between Modi and Trump, sources say

Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with the […]

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Saudi Foreign Minister Calls for Avoiding Iran-Israel War

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that it is very important to avoid a possible war between Iran and Israel. Everyone must take initiatives to prevent such a conflict to maintain stability in the Middle East. The Dawn reported this in a report on […]

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US and India discuss concerns about ‘irregular immigration,’ State Department says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, concerns related to “irregular migration” on Tuesday, the State Department said. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT New U.S. President Donald Trump took office on Monday and issued a raft of executive orders that aim to clamp down on illegal immigration and advance his goal […]

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Islamic Emirate Confirms Prisoner Exchange with the US

The Islamic Emirate has confirmed the exchange of an Afghan prisoner for two American detainees. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Afghan prisoner released by the US, identified as Khan Mohammad, had been held in custody in California. While the Islamic Emirate has not disclosed the identities of the released American citizens, US […]

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China, Myanmar, Thailand reach consensus to eradicate telecom fraud centres

China has recently stepped up its rhetoric on cracking down on online scams following a series of cases, including one involving a Chinese actor who went missing near the Thai-Myanmar border. Officials from China, Myanmar, Thailand reached a consensus on eradicating telecommunication fraud centres in Myanmar on Tuesday during a meeting in the Chinese city […]

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Afghanistan Must Not Be Forgotten: Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed that Afghanistan should not be overlooked. In his remarks, Lavrov noted the United States’ continued interest in Afghanistan, adding that the US seeks to reclaim military equipment left behind in the country. He further claimed that the US seeks to maintain its influence in Afghanistan by leveraging neighboring […]

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China Keen To Seize Afghanistan’s “Chicken Neck”; Here’s What Makes Wakhan Corridor Desirable For PLA

A narrow strip of land hemmed in by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, the Wakhan Corridor, is a product of the 19th-century ‘Great Game’ between the British Indian Empire and Tsarist Russia. However, this remote part of Afghanistan, officially controlled by the Taliban, is fast becoming strategically important for China, which is negotiating […]

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