Balochistan is burning once again. The Pakistani state, long accused of waging a silent war against the Baloch people, has unleashed an unprecedented wave of brutality against unarmed protesters. In …
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Baluchistan— Authorities in Pakistan detained Dr Mahrang Baloch, a prominent and leading advocate for Baloch rights, along with 17 other protesters on Saturday in Quetta, the capital of southwestern Balochistan …
Kabul— Speculation about a U.S. diplomatic return to Kabul surged today after Taliban sources told CNN-News18 that Washington is negotiating a “mutual understanding” with the Islamic Emirate. The rumors gained …
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Iran Acknowledges Taliban’s Control Over Afghanistan, Signals Cooperation
by AzizTehran– Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told an Iranian news agency today that Afghanistan under Taliban rule enjoys “sovereignty and security,” a marked shift from Tehran’s earlier criticism. Speaking in an …
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Pakistan Escalates Border Rhetoric, Signals Strikes After Deadly Clashes
by AzizIslamabad– Pakistan’s military has intensified its warnings to Afghanistan, vowing retaliatory strikes if the Taliban fails to rein in militants along their shared border. Al Jazeera reports that Islamabad claims …
On Tuesday, India’s Supreme Court is set to give a ruling on petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The petitioners say not being able to marry violates their constitutional rights …