Pakistani-Afghan clash threatened regional stability
Pacific Asia • Oct 16, 2025, 3:14 PM
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The ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan brings a temporary reprieve to some of the region's most deadly clashes in years. Several explosions rocked the Afghan capital which Taliban authorities blamed on Islamabad. In response, Taliban authorities then launched an offensive along Afghanistan's northeastern border. Both parties claimed the other requested the truce, which took effect on October 15, 2025.
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Pacific Asia • 9:28 AM
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China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious misconduct linked to corruption. Story by Caroline Baum.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar ceasefire talks
Pacific Asia • 9:22 AM
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Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha. This came after a week of fierce border clashes — the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban seized power in Kabul in 2021. Story by Nicholas Cha
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Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
Pacific Asia • 5:39 AM
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" at talks in Doha, Qatar's foreign ministry said early Sunday after more than a week of fighting that killed dozens of people and injured hundreds.
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