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13 Oct

Trump Claims Peace-Brokering Track Record, Cites Resolution of India-Pakistan Tensions

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has reignited discussion about his international diplomacy efforts, stating that he has successfully ended eight major global conflicts, including longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan. While speaking to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a stopover en route to the Middle East, Trump portrayed himself as a key player in recent global peace initiatives, and hinted that further diplomatic involvement could be on the horizon. “There’s reportedly a conflict heating up between Pakistan and Afghanistan right now,” Trump said. “I told them I’ll look into it when I return. That…

12 Oct

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Clarifies No Intent to Exclude Women Journalists During Press Interaction in New Delhi

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New Delhi, October 12, 2025: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy over the absence of women journalists at his media interaction on Friday, saying the exclusion was unintentional and the result of technical issues. Speaking at a second press conference in New Delhi attended by several women journalists, Muttaqi emphasized that there was no deliberate attempt to violate anyone’s rights.“Regarding the previous press conference, it was organized on short notice. A small list of journalists was finalized. It was more of a technical issue,” Muttaqi explained. “Our colleagues had decided to send invitations to specific journalists and…

12 Oct

Afghanistan Claims Killing 58 Pakistani Troops in Overnight Counter Operations

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KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Sunday claimed that its forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Pakistan border, resulting in the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers and the capture of several outposts. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the overnight operation was carried out in response to repeated cross-border incursions and airspace violations allegedly committed by Pakistani forces. “Our troops have taken control of 25 enemy posts. Fifty-eight Pakistani soldiers have been killed and around 30 others injured,” Mujahid announced in a statement. The claim follows recent allegations by Kabul that Pakistan had carried out aerial attacks…

12 Oct

15 Pak soldiers killed as Taliban launches retaliatory strikes along border after Kabul attack

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National Times Bureau :- In a sharp response, Taliban launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan and killing 15 soldiers along Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday. The Taliban-led Afghan forces multiple Pakistani Army outposts along the Durand Line, including in the volatile Kunar and Helmand provinces. “Taliban forces have captured several outposts from the Pakistani Army across the Durand Line in Kunar and Helmand provinces,” an Afghan Defense official said in a statement. Intense fighting has been reported in Bahramcha district’s Shakij, Bibi Jani, and Salehan areas, as well as across Paktia’s Aryub Zazi district. Enayatullah Khowarazmi, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of…

12 Oct

Afghan Forces Strike Back at Pakistani Military Posts Amid Rising Border Tensions

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Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): In a sharp escalation of cross-border hostilities, Afghanistan’s armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks late Saturday night on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The Afghan Ministry of Defence confirmed the action, stating it was a direct response to repeated airspace violations and recent strikes on Afghan territory. The overnight operation, which reportedly concluded around midnight, was described by the Afghan Defence Ministry as a "successful retaliatory move" aimed at defending national sovereignty. In a public statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), the ministry said: “Tonight, our armed forces conducted a successful retaliatory operation against the…

11 Oct

US-China Trade War Opens New Doors for Indian Exporters as Tariffs Soar

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma) : The escalating trade war between the United States and China is rattling global markets, but experts say it could turn into a significant opportunity for Indian exporters. With Washington imposing steep new tariffs on Chinese goods, American demand is expected to shift toward Indian products, offering a major boost to India’s export prospects.The US has announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, 2025, taking total duties to a staggering 130%. The move comes in retaliation to Beijing’s decision on October 9 to restrict exports of rare earth elements — materials essential…

11 Oct

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Citing Rare Earth Export Curbs

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods imported from China, in response to Beijing’s tightening of rare earth exports critical to U.S. industries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump declared that the new tariffs would take effect by November 1, 2025, or possibly sooner if China makes additional moves that the U.S. deems hostile to its economic interests. The proposed measure would come on top of current trade duties already in place from his previous administration. “This will be in addition to the tariffs…

10 Oct

Who Is Maria Corina Machado — The Venezuelan Activist Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Over Donald Trump?

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Oslo, October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democratic rights and her persistent efforts toward a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule to democracy in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.The announcement came in a year when former U.S. President Donald Trump had once again drawn attention for his public comments about deserving the Peace Prize. Despite multiple nominations in recent years, the award did not go to him, as the committee instead recognized Machado for her enduring democratic struggle…

10 Oct

Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Fight to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

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Oslo [Norway], October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless struggle to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.The Norwegian Nobel Committee hailed Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace”, recognising her courage in defending democracy under repressive conditions. “The Prize has gone to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the Committee said in its announcement.Emphasising that democracy is a vital condition for lasting peace, the Committee warned that authoritarianism is on…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…