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Afghan detainees describe training in Pakistan before deadly Nuristan fighting

Afghans captured during recent fighting in Nuristan have described travelling through Pakistan, staying at camps and receiving weapons training before being taken towards Afghanistan. Their accounts provide new details about allegations by Kabul that Pakistan was involved in sending armed men across the border — allegations Islamabad strongly denies.

By Alexander Seale · 6 min read · 8d ago

View across the Korean Demilitarised Zone from the South Korean side

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South Korea says Zelenskyy's POW disclosure was likely aimed at building support for Ukraine

Seoul's intelligence service believes Ukraine's public disclosure of a transfer involving two North Korean prisoners of war may have sought to strengthen support for Kyiv.

Newsroom · 9d ago · 4 min

BrahMos missile system operated by Philippine Marines on a paved display area

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Malaysia's BrahMos Gambit: A Quiet Shift in the South China Sea Power Balance

On the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, a single confirmation redraws a strategic map.

Arun Anand · 13d ago · 4 min

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South Korea's Lee proposes a step-by-step route towards North Korean denuclearisation

President Lee Jae Myung says Seoul should first halt the growth of Pyongyang's nuclear and missile capabilities before seeking a rollback and eventual dismantlement.

Newsroom · 17d ago · 4 min

A road and mountain landscape in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mosque bombing kills at least 21 near police compound

A vehicle bomb and attempted gun assault near police offices in Kohat killed at least 21 people and wounded 80, officials said.

Newsroom · 21d ago · 4 min