While Pakistan claims to have killed 29 militants in the operation, Taliban reportedly claimed civilian casualties in the strikes. (AFP/Representative)

29 killed in Pakistan’s ground ops in Afghanistan day after Karachi terror attack

The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan flared up again with Islamabad reportedly claiming to have killed 29 militants in a ground operation, followed by “calibrated strikes” against militant hideouts and safe havens in the neighbouring country. While Pakistan claims to have killed 29 militants in the operation, Taliban reportedly claimed civilian casualties in the strikes….

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Hopes for China-US side effect as Washington boosts Pakistan counterterrorism measures

Hopes for China-US side effect as Washington boosts Pakistan counterterrorism measures

As the United States vows to strengthen counterterrorism efforts with Pakistan and take a hard line against Pakistani separatist groups, experts suggest it could open a rare window in the South Asian country for Sino-US cooperation. The move might also ease Beijing’s long-held concerns over the region’s fatal terrorist attacks that often target Chinese, analysts…

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China Russia Joint Sea 2025 Drills and Their Impact

China Russia Joint Sea 2025 Drills and Their Impact

Two gatherings in Beijing on Wednesday set the scene for China’s response to ongoing global economic disruptions. A meeting of the CPC’s Politburo pledged to maintain current macroeconomic policy, to “stabilize the fundamentals of foreign trade and investment,” and to support companies impacted by economic shocks. Chinese President Xi Jinping also led a gathering of non-Party…

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