All rescued as forces hunt militants at Wana Cadet College
Students and staff were evacuated from Cadet College Wana after a militant attack. Troops continued a clearance operation as officials linked the assault to cross-border handlers.
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Saudi signals Israel deal hinges on credible path to Palestinian state
Ahead of White House talks, Riyadh stresses that any Israel deal requires a credible route to Palestinian statehood. A narrower US-Saudi defence arrangement is also in play.
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COP30 opens in Belém with push from promises to action
COP30 begins in Brazil with an emphasis on delivery, not new promises. Finance, fossil-fuel transition and forest protection dominate as nations confront a rapidly shrinking 1.5°C window.
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BBC chair to apologise as hunt for next director general begins
BBC chair Samir Shah plans to apologise to Parliament and reveal reforms after two top resignations. The shake-up follows a Panorama editing scandal and raises urgent questions about the next director general.
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Pakistan slams India at UN over Indus treaty 'weaponisation'
Pakistan told the UN India?s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty sets a dangerous precedent. Islamabad says the World Bank?brokered pact cannot be paused unilaterally and cited a favorable arbitration ruling.
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China commissions Fujian, its third aircraft carrier
Beijing brought the Fujian into active service, boosting a fleet that already includes Liaoning and Shandong. The EMALS-equipped carrier is another signal of China?s growing blue-water ambitions.
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Russian MPs to visit Islamabad for parliamentary conference next week
A senior Russian delegation will attend Islamabad's Inter-Parliamentary Speakers' Conference next week. Meetings with top Pakistani lawmakers are planned to advance parliamentary cooperation and wider ties.
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Pakistan says border ceasefire intact after Afghan firing at Chaman
Islamabad says Afghan forces initiated fire near Chaman and Pakistan responded responsibly. The government insists the ceasefire holds and calls for renewed seriousness from Kabul as talks continue.
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Pakistan denies barring Hindu pilgrims; says issue was administrative
Pakistan rejects claims it barred Hindu pilgrims on religious grounds, citing documentation issues and Indian restrictions. The FO says it continues to welcome faith-based visitors under a facilitative regime.
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UPS cargo jet crashes in Louisville; deaths reported
A UPS MD-11 crashed after takeoff in Louisville, triggering a fire and killing at least seven people. Authorities imposed a shelter-in-place order as the NTSB opened an investigation.
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Pakistan receives Indian Sikh pilgrims amid tense post-May border climate
Dozens of Indian Sikhs entered Pakistan for Guru Nanak's anniversary, the first significant crossing since the May hostilities. Pakistan issued over 2,100 visas as pilgrims head to Nankana Sahib and other shrines.
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Northern Afghanistan quake kills 27 as winter complicates rescue
A 6.3 quake near Mazar-i-Sharif killed at least 27 and injured nearly 1,000, wrecking homes and damaging the Blue Mosque. Relief work is slowed by weak infrastructure as freezing conditions approach.
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