13 h. ago China Urges Islamabad and Kabul to Resolve Dispute Through Dialogue

China has called on Pakistan and the Taliban to settle their escalating border tensions through dialogue, saying peaceful engagement is essential for regional stability. China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to resolve growing border tensions through dialogue, warning that continued clashes could threaten broader regional stability. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December […] The post China Urges Islamabad and Kabul to Resolve Dispute Through Dialogue appeared first on Khaama Press.

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14 h. ago Saudi team likely to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan as attempts at mediating truce gain momentum: Report

Saudi team likely to visit Afghanistan, Pakistan as attempts at mediating truce gain momentum: Report  lokmattimes.com

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21 h. ago Pakistan Army Chief to Kabul: Choose Between Ties With Islamabad or Support for TTP

Pakistan’s army chief has warned Kabul to choose between maintaining relations with Islamabad or continuing alleged support for the Pakistani Taliban, amid rising tensions. Pakistan has issued a sharp warning to Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, urging them to choose between maintaining relations with Islamabad or continuing support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Associated Press reported […] The post Pakistan Army Chief to Kabul: Choose Between Ties With Islamabad or Support for TTP appeared first on Khaama Press.

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40 h. ago UK to Host Ukraine’s Zelensky as Leaders Push for Peace Talks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London, as European leaders coordinate to bolster Ukraine’s security amid peace talks. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in London for high-level discussions on the ongoing conflict with Russia. The meeting, scheduled for Monday evening at Downing Street, […] The post UK to Host Ukraine’s Zelensky as Leaders Push for Peace Talks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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62 h. ago Five Killed as Kabul–Islamabad Border Clashes Disrupt Life in Spin Boldak

Five people were killed in escalating border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani forces, forcing residents to flee and halting trade in Spin Boldak. Five people were killed in ongoing Taliban–Pakistan border clashes, forcing families to flee and halting trade through Afghanistan’s key Spin Boldak crossing. Recurring gunfire and shelling along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border have upended […] The post Five Killed as Kabul–Islamabad Border Clashes Disrupt Life in Spin Boldak appeared first on Khaama Press.

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64 h. ago Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul

Healthcare expenses in Afghanistan have surged nearly 14 percent, as ongoing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad and closed border crossings disrupt trade and supplies. Afghanistan is experiencing rising inflation, with treatment and healthcare costs surging 13.9 percent in November, according to the Taliban’s Statistics and Information Authority on Saturday, December 6. Food prices also increased, […] The post Healthcare Costs Soar Nearly 14 Percent in Afghanistan Amid Kabul-Islamabad Tensions and Border Standoff appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Flare as Heavy Exchange of Fire Follows Failed Peace Talks

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Flare as Heavy Exchange of Fire Follows Failed Peace Talks  heraldgoa.in

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border after failed peace talks

Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border after failed peace talks  India Today

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5 d. ago SIGAR: Two Decades and $148 Billion Failed to Rebuild Afghanistan

SIGAR’s final report says the United States spent $148 billion over two decades in Afghanistan, but corruption, mismanagement and collapse erased most gains. The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) stated on Wednesday that Washington’s decades-long effort to build stability and democracy in Afghanistan failed despite an investment of more than $148 billion. […] The post SIGAR: Two Decades and $148 Billion Failed to Rebuild Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Kabul and Islamabad Meet in Saudi Arabia to Reduce Border Tensions

Kabul and Islamabad representatives have held new talks in Saudi Arabia, seeking to calm border tensions and continue ceasefire discussions. Representatives from the Taliban and Pakistan met in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to ease rising tensions along the border, officials told Reuters. Three Afghan and two Pakistani officials confirmed the meeting, saying both sides […] The post Kabul and Islamabad Meet in Saudi Arabia to Reduce Border Tensions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Putin Accepts Parts of U.S. Proposals in Bid to Restart Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin

Russia has accepted elements of a U.S. peace proposal and signalled readiness for further talks, the Kremlin said, though major disagreements remain unresolved. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has accepted parts of a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, in what appears to be the most significant opening […] The post Putin Accepts Parts of U.S. Proposals in Bid to Restart Ukraine Peace Talks: Kremlin appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago Islamabad Escalates Diplomatic and Security Pressure on Kabul, Economic Times Reports

Islamabad has stepped up diplomatic and security pressure on Kabul, Economic Times reported, citing growing tensions over border attacks, militants, and regional instability. Pakistan has intensified pressure on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities following a series of security and diplomatic developments, including Washington’s suspension of Afghan refugee cases and recent deadly border attacks in Central Asia. Pakistan […] The post Islamabad Escalates Diplomatic and Security Pressure on Kabul, Economic Times Reports appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Islamabad steps up heat on Kabul as Taliban warms up to Delhi

Islamabad steps up heat on Kabul as Taliban warms up to Delhi  The Economic Times

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7 d. ago Pakistani media: Talks between Kabul and Islamabad in Saudi Arabia ended quickly and without results

Pakistani media: Talks between Kabul and Islamabad in Saudi Arabia ended quickly and without results  خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)

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7 d. ago Kremlin Hails US Mediation, Pushes for Future World Order Ahead of Putin’s India Trip

The Kremlin praised recent U.S. diplomatic engagement while urging progress toward a new global order, ahead of President Putin’s upcoming visit to India. In the days leading up to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s consequential two-day state visit to India, Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters in New Delhi that US mediation to bring peace […] The post Kremlin Hails US Mediation, Pushes for Future World Order Ahead of Putin’s India Trip appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Islamabad–Kabul Peace Talks Launched Under Saudi Mediation; Reports Say the Effort Failed Again

Islamabad and Kabul resumed Saudi-hosted talks in Riyadh to ease border tensions, but sources say the effort failed again, with both sides yet to comment. A senior Kabul delegation, comprising Anas Haqqani, Deputy Interior Minister Rahmatullah Najib, and Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi, travelled to Riyadh last week for talks with Pakistani officials, according […] The post Islamabad–Kabul Peace Talks Launched Under Saudi Mediation; Reports Say the Effort Failed Again appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Indian Media Claim Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Freeze Has Hit Islamabad the Hardest

Indian media report that the Afghanistan–Pakistan trade freeze has caused disproportionate economic strain on Islamabad, triggering shortages, rising prices and growing unrest in border regions. Indian media outlets have reported that the halt in cross-border trade between Kabul and Pakistan has inflicted disproportionate damage on Islamabad. India Today claimed on Monday that nearly 50 days […] The post Indian Media Claim Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade Freeze Has Hit Islamabad the Hardest appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Kabul Detains Several TTP Members, but Pakistan Says the Measures Fall Short

Kabul has reportedly arrested several hundred TTP members, but Pakistan insists the steps are insufficient and urges deeper action to address cross-border militancy and security concerns. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar says the Taliban have detained several members of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but insists the move is not enough to address Islamabad’s security concerns. He […] The post Kabul Detains Several TTP Members, but Pakistan Says the Measures Fall Short appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Finland recalibrates diplomatic footprint, to close embassies in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon

Finland recalibrates diplomatic footprint, to close embassies in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon  Firstpost

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1 week ago New Delhi: Kabul Envoy Appointment Awaits Embassy Operational Readiness

India says it will appoint a new ambassador to Kabul only after its embassy’s operational needs are met, as officials continue assessing requirements. India’s foreign ministry says it has not yet decided when to appoint a new ambassador to Afghanistan, even as tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate and regional security deteriorates. New Delhi maintains […] The post New Delhi: Kabul Envoy Appointment Awaits Embassy Operational Readiness appeared first on Khaama Press.

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