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Pakistan-India ceasefire extended until May 18, says Foreign Minister Dar

On Monday, May 12, the director general of military operations for both sides held the first round of talks via hotline after the ceasefire.

  • Published: May 16, 20258:10 am
  • Author Dawn
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Cambodia, China begin largest-ever joint military drills that will run till May 28

Cambodia has long been a staunch ally of China, receiving billions of dollars in investments, and Washington has voiced concerns that Beijing is using a Cambodian naval base it…

  • Published: May 15, 20259:44 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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India’s military retaliation to Pahalgam attack reflects new defence doctrine: minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday asserted that India’s military retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam attack is not just a testament to the…

  • Published: May 15, 20258:24 am
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Nepal steps up border patrol amid India-Pakistan tensions

Over 300 patrols and 1,844 checkpoints deployed in 48 hours to enhance border security along southern Nepal.

  • Published: May 9, 20251:36 pm
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Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia for strengthening bilateral military ties

The talks aimed to enhance mutual relations, expand strategic cooperation, and coordinate key areas such as joint military training, education, defence industry, and military…

  • Published: May 9, 20259:00 am
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Pakistan, India accuse each other of waves of drone attacks

On Thursday, Pakistan's army said it shot down 28 Indian drones, while New Delhi accused Islamabad of launching raids with "drones and missiles", and claimed it destroyed an air…

  • Published: May 9, 20258:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Pakistan reopens airspace; India closes 21 airports

International flights were among those affected by the escalated military tensions between India and Pakistan, including those of US carriers, as they couldn’t use Pakistan’s…

  • Published: May 8, 202511:59 am
  • Author Mohammad Asghar
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Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security

The deteriorating South China Sea situation has raised fears among smaller nations that they will be arm-twisted into picking a side against their own self-interest.

  • Published: May 8, 20259:11 am
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India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation

Those in India say that whether or not the clash escalates is up to Islamabad. Those in Pakistan say that New Delhi’s actions leave Pakistan with little choice but to strike…

  • Published: May 8, 20258:15 am
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‘Escalation risks are real’: Analysts, diplomats react to latest Pakistan-India clashes

India's late-night attack resulted in 26 civilian casualties and over 40 injuries. In retaliation, Islamabad took down five Indian jets.

  • Published: May 8, 20257:59 am
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