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thehindu.comworld13 days ago
11 killed as police clash with supporters of outlawed group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of planned protest
Police clashed with supporters of an outlawed group ahead of a planned protest over political rights. The confrontation left at least 11 people dead.
AJ
winnipegfreepress.comfinance15 days ago
Pakistan-administered Kashmir Bans Protest Group and Arrests Dozens of Supporters
Dozens of Joint Awami Action Committee backers were detained Saturday ahead of a planned Tuesday protest. The regional government banned the group Friday over public order concerns.
politics4 days ago
Calm Returns to Afghanistan-Pakistan Border After Taliban Warns TTP to Halt Attacks
A relative calm has taken hold along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier after recent heavy fighting. Bangladesh has recorded nearly 71,000 measles cases and 585 deaths since March. The EU’s top diplomat visited Islamabad on Monday.
freepressjournal.inworld21 days ago
Missile Strike in Indian Ocean Kills Four Near Sri Lankan Town
A missile struck a vessel off Sri Lanka's southern coast on May 31, 2026, killing four people. The incident occurred during the early phase of the U.S.-Iran conflict and was reported by local authorities.
dailyalert.orgworld24 days ago
Iranian Ideology Raises Security Concerns Across Regions
A commentary piece states that Iran's ideological influence extends beyond the Middle East into South Asia and other areas. The article links this influence to instability, minority insecurity, and nuclear concerns.
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South China Morning Postpolitics36 days ago
Indian Political Figures Call for Renewed Talks with Pakistan
Hardline Indian political figures have called for renewed backchannel talks with Pakistan a year after their most recent conflict. The statements come from senior figures in organizations linked to the ruling party.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance36 days ago
South-West Asian Monsoon Onset Reaches Bay of Bengal on Schedule
The South-West Asian monsoon has arrived in the Bay of Bengal on time or slightly ahead of normal. Full coverage across India remains weeks away.
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France 24world42 days agoUpdated
Militants Kill at Least 15 in Car Bomb and Gun Attack on Pakistan Police Post
A car bomb struck a police checkpoint on the outskirts of Bannu in northwestern Pakistan, followed by a militant ambush that killed at least 15 officers. The attack destroyed the post and involved small drones, with fighting reported ongoing. A militant alliance claimed responsib…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld75 days ago
Ongoing Negotiations on Pakistani Proposal for Regional Ceasefire Involving US, Iran, and Pakistan
Al Jazeera reports that negotiations are continuing with a Pakistani proposal under discussion. The atmosphere is described as positive, though sticking points persist. Ideas including a regional ceasefire are being considered, but no final agreements have been reached.
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