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Pakistan, Afghanistan trade heavy fire on border area again
Tensions rose again along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border as security forces from both countries exchanged heavy gunfire late Friday, officials confirmed.
Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has been awarded the FIFA Peace Prize in Washington, DC, ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, reports BBC.
Canada removes Syria, HTS from terrorism list
Canada has removed Syria from its list of terrorism-designated countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday (December 5).
Russia assisting in construction of India’s largest nuclear power plant: Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is working closely with New Delhi to build India’s largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. Of the plant’s six reactors, two have already been commissioned and Russia will ensure they operate at full capacity.
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would seize Ukraine’s Donbas region “by military or other means,” digging in on one of his key demands as Ukrainian officials prepare for more peace talks that have yet to yield a deal.
US military kills four in latest strike on boat in Caribbean
The United States military has conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing four, according to the Pentagon.
Russia's Putin arrives in India for summit talks with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, beginning the Russian leader's first visit to old friend India since the start of the war in Ukraine nearly four years back.
Pakistan govt to sell PIA to ease financial strain
Pakistan government has decided to sell the state-owned airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Russia approves key military cooperation pact with India
Russia’s parliament has approved a major military cooperation pact with New Delhi.
Pakistan criticised for sending expired relief supplies to Sri Lanka
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to 456, with 366 people missing. Nearly 1.5 million people have been affected. Amid such a crisis, Pakistan has come under heavy criticism after expired items were found among the relief supplies sent to Sri Lanka.