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All Afghans residing in Pakistan must return to their own caliphate: Khawaja Asif

Pakistan has alleged that Afghanistan is acting at the behest of India and is harbouring TTP terrorists. In his remarks, Asif said that the relationship with Afghanistan will never be normal again like the previous time. Islamabad: As the border conflict with Afghanistan continues to intensify, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has launched a scathing attack on Kabul and said that all Afghans living in his country need to return to their homeland. In a social media post, Asif said Pakistan's "land and resources" are for its own 250 million citizens and not for the Afghans.  "All Afghans residing on…

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Trump to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan? US President says ‘I love solving wars’

Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Though President Donald Trump said it would be easy for him to solve this conflict, he asserted that he needs to 'run' the United States first. Washington: As tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to soar, US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he 'loves solving war', but pointed out that it was Islamabad that had attacked Kabul. The 79-year-old made the remark while speaking to reporters at the White House.  If he solves the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, this would be ninth war that he will solve, Trump said. Though Trump said it…

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Trump reiterates claim on India’s Russian oil imports: ‘They are pulling back’

Earlier this week, Trump had first made his assertions. However, the MEA rejected his claims and said it has been a policy of the government to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers in a "volatile energy scenario". Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) repeated his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'assured' him that India would stop procuring Russian oil, even after New Delhi refuted his assertion. Trump, in a bilateral lunch with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, even claimed that India has vastly reduced its Russian oil imports and will stop…

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Prince Andrew drops royal titles following ‘discussion with King Charles’ amid Epstein fallout

Prince Andrew has agreed to stop using the title “Duke of York” and other royal honours, following pressure over long-running allegations and public concern. New Delhi: Prince Andrew has said he will no longer use the title “Duke of York” or other honours that come with royal duties. This includes stepping back from being known as a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order and Royal Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter. He said this was done after talking with King Charles, his brother, and other family members. Andrew explained the decision was made because the ongoing…

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Trump shows reluctance in selling Tomahawks to Zelenskyy but hopes to end Ukraine war soon | 10 Points

Russia-Ukraine war: During the meeting at the White House, Trump also told Zelenskyy that he is reluctant in selling the long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, days after he warned Russia that he might do so. Washington: US President Donald Trump held a crucial meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington and stressed that it is important to immediately end its war with Russia in Europe that broke out in February 2022. Though Trump acknowledged the animosity that is there between Zelenskyy and Russia's Vladimir Putin, the 79-year-old Republican president expressed hopes of brokering peace…

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Trump hosts Zelenskyy at White House, signals hesitation to send Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv

Zelenskyy urged Trump to approve the missile sale to help Ukraine strike deep into Russian territory and pressure President Putin into negotiations. New Delhi: President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House on Friday for high-stakes talks, amid growing tensions over Kyiv’s request for long-range Tomahawk missiles and renewed diplomatic moves involving Russia. Zelenskyy pushes for Tomahawk missiles Zelenskyy, joined by top aides, pressed Trump to approve the sale of U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles, arguing they are essential to push back Russian forces and pressure President Vladimir Putin toward serious negotiations. “President Trump now has a…

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Pakistan launches fresh airstrikes on Afghanistan after 48-hour ceasefire extension: Report

Notably, the airstrikes come on a day when a Pakistani delegation has already arrived in Doha, Qatar’s capital, while the Afghan delegation was expected to join them on Saturday. Kabul: Pakistan on Friday launched fresh airstrikes in several districts of Afghanistan’s Paktika province hours after Islamabad and Kabul extended their 48-hour ceasefire, TOLO News reported. Pakistani forces target residential areas The report further claimed that Pakistani forces targeted residential areas in the Argun and Barmal districts of Paktika province, which lies along the Durand Line. However, no casualties have been confirmed so far from the airstrikes. After the airstrikes from Pakistan,…

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Trump to meet Xi Jinping amid trade tensions with China, acknowledges 100% tariff unsustainable

US President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in two weeks amid rising trade tensions. While Trump acknowledged that his 100% tariff on Chinese imports is unsustainable, Beijing accused Washington of double standards and warned of countermeasures. Washington: US President Donald Trump confirmed that he is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in two weeks. This comes days after Trump stated that there was "no reason" to meet Jinping. The announcement signals a possible easing of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. After announcing a 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese imports last week,…

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Mehul Choksi’s 8-year fugitive run set to end as Belgian court orders his extradition to India: Report

The order has come as a strong validation for India's case seeking his extradition, with Choksi having the option of appealing against the decision in a superior court in Belgium. New Delhi: In a major breakthrough for India's efforts to bring back fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, an Antwerp court has ordered his extradition to India and upheld his arrest by Belgian authorities as valid. According to officials, the ruling marks a crucial milestone in the case, even as Choksi retains the right to appeal before a higher court. "The order has come in our favour. The court has termed his…

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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hits Afghanistan’s Khandud region

An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Afghanistan on Friday evening. As per the information, the quake occurred 46 km South East of Khandud. Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit Afghanistan on Friday evening. As per the information, the quake occurred 46 km southeast of Khandud near the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border at around 5:45 pm with its epicentre at a depth of 10 kilometres. According to initial reports, there were no immediate cases of injuries, casualties, or damage to property. However, panic spread among residents as memories of last month's devastating quake are still fresh in their minds. On September 4, southeastern Afghanistan was rocked by a…

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