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'If Peace Fails, We Have Other Means': Taliban Minister On Pak Conflict

Afghanistan wants a peaceful resolution of its ongoing conflict with Pakistan, but if the peace efforts don't succeed, then it has "other means", Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:40
Israel To Sit Out Gaza Peace Summit Hosted By Trump And Egypt's Sisi

Israel will not send a representative to the peace summit for Gaza that will be hosted by US President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:12
Zelensky Warns Russia Of Exploiting Lack Of 'Attention' On War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied his allies for more air defences, warning that Russia was "taking advantage" of attention shifting away from the Ukraine war to intensify its bombardment of the country.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:09
Trump Says US 'Wants To Help China, Not Hurt It', Days After Tariff Threat

President Donald Trump said the United States wants to help China, not hurt it, striking a conciliatory tone days after threatening an additional 100 per cent tariff on the world's second-largest economy.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:09
Taliban Says Pakistan Military Faction 'Sabotaging Peace', Warns Of Retaliation

The Taliban government has accused a powerful faction within Pakistan's military of orchestrating a campaign of hostility and misinformation aimed at destabilising Afghanistan and diverting attention from Islamabad's internal chaos.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:02
"Any Moment Now": US Says Hamas To Free Remaining Israeli Hostages Soon

The release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas is imminent, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, while vowing that the Trump administration would apply all necessary pressure to ensure future stability in Gaza.

Published on: 12.10.2025 17:56
"Not Afraid": China Stands Firm Against Trump's 100% Tariff Threat

China signalled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.

Published on: 12.10.2025 17:07
4 Dead, 20 Injured In Mass Shooting At Restaurant In US' South Carolina

Four people were killed and at least 20 injured in a shooting at a restaurant in a South Carolina island town on Sunday.

Published on: 12.10.2025 16:35
43 Years, Not Enough: At 92, World's Oldest Leader Could Rule Till He's 99

Paul Biya, 92, the world's oldest president, seems ready to extend his 43-year rule as Cameroon heads to the polls. The single-phase election on Sunday is expected to give Biya a new seven-year term.

Published on: 12.10.2025 15:53
17 Arrested After Far-Right Rally Turns Violent In Spain's Vitoria

Spanish police said they had arrested 17 people in the northern city of Vitoria on Sunday after fascist supporters of former dictator Francisco Franco clashed with counter-protesters.

Published on: 12.10.2025 14:21
Shocking Video Shows Man Urinating On Sacred Altar At St Peter's Basilica During Mass

Local media reported that Pope Francis was informed and "shocked to learn of the news".

Published on: 12.10.2025 14:15
Fire Breaks Out At Historic Italian Monastery, Nuns Escape Unhurt

A vast blaze has torn through the historic Bernaga Monastery in northern Italy, the Italian fire service said Sunday, forcing the evacuation of 22 cloistered nuns.

Published on: 12.10.2025 14:00
Madagascar Army Unit Takes Control Of Military, Joins GenZ Protests

A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.

Published on: 12.10.2025 13:54
Zelensky Asks For Air Defences, Missiles During Call With Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for more air defences and missiles in a call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday.

Published on: 12.10.2025 13:38
Trump Heads To Israel, Egypt As Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect

President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt on Sunday to celebrate the US-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas and urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the region.

Published on: 12.10.2025 12:57
Russia's Big Warning Amid Buzz US May Give Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

The Kremlin said on Sunday that Russia was deeply concerned about the possibility of the US supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that the war had reached a dramatic moment with escalation from all sides.

Published on: 12.10.2025 12:22
Trump Declares Victory On Inflation, But Americans Aren't Buying It

Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago, when it helped sink then-Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Yet you wouldn't know it from listening to President Donald Trump.

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:55
Arab States Quietly Teamed Up With Israel While Condemning Gaza War: Report

While Israel faced international criticism for its war in Gaza, key Arab nations were secretly strengthening military ties with the Israeli armed forces, according to leaked US files.

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:39
China Coast Guard Rams, Damages Philippine Vessel Off South China Sea Island

A Chinese coast guard ship used a powerful water cannon then rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea.

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:20
Shots Fired, Borders Shut: Heavy Clashes Between Pak, Afghanistan Forces

Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials said.

Published on: 12.10.2025 10:58

News from Arabic Countries

Death toll from Mexico flooding rises to 44, dozens more missing

Two tropical storms have damaged more than 16,000 homes and caused widespread electricity cuts.

Published on: 12.10.2025 19:18
Why does Israel arrest thousands of Palestinians?

Israel has agreed to release many Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire holds.

Published on: 12.10.2025 19:05
Far-right AfD party fails to secure first German city mayor post in run-off

The election in Frankfurt an der Oder was between independent candidate Axel Strasser and AfD contender Wilko Moller.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:12
Australia beat India by three wickets in Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Captain scores 142 as Australia complete a record run chase of 331 and hand India their second loss of the tournament.

Published on: 12.10.2025 18:07
Zelenskyy vows to only use Tomahawks against Russian military targets

The Kremlin has warned of the risk of escalation if Kyiv is provided with the US-built long-range missiles.

Published on: 12.10.2025 17:20
NATO is not prepared for war

That much became apparent last month, when expensive fighter jets were scrambled to shoot down cheap foam drones.

Published on: 12.10.2025 16:46
Israel expects to receive all living captives from Gaza on Monday

Once Israel confirms all 20 living captives in Israeli territory, it says it will start releasing Palestinian prisoners.

Published on: 12.10.2025 16:28
Madagascar president warns of attempt to ‘seize power’: What to know

An elite military unit that installed the president in 2009 has joined Gen Z protesters calling for his resignation.

Published on: 12.10.2025 15:56
Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000.

Published on: 12.10.2025 15:42
Palestinians in Gaza need access to “nutritional food”

"We have no visibility right now on what we can bring in due to this [Israeli] bureaucracy.”

Published on: 12.10.2025 15:39
Why hasn’t New Zealand recognised Palestine?

New Zealand's FM discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting global alliances, and diplomacy.

Published on: 12.10.2025 15:07
Taliban and Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire across Afghanistan border

Deadly clashes erupted overnight between the Taliban and Pakistani forces across the Afghanistan border.

Published on: 12.10.2025 13:41
Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 12.10.2025 13:37
Crowd boos mention of Netanyahu during Witkoff’s speech in Tel Aviv

US envoy Steve Witkoff and members of President Donald Trump’s family spoke to nearly half a million people in Tel Aviv.

Published on: 12.10.2025 13:36
Madagascar president alleges coup attempt as soldiers support protesters

Soldiers from a Madagascar army unit have declared support for the youth-led anti-government protests, urging police to

Published on: 12.10.2025 12:43
Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children

The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.

Published on: 12.10.2025 12:14
Estimated cost to rebuild Gaza not “sufficient”

The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:55
Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation

Soldiers join mass antigovernment protests, urging no violence, as unrest over shortages and political divisions grows.

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:46
Pakistani, Afghan forces exchange deadly border fire: What’s next?

Afghan officials say 58 Pakistani soldiers killed while Pakistan says 200 Taliban and affiliated 'terrorists' dead.

Published on: 12.10.2025 11:09
China slams Trump’s 100 percent tariff threat, defends rare earth curbs

Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.

Published on: 12.10.2025 09:15
Why is Trump deploying forces to US cities?

US national security expert Kori Schake warns that President Trump is asking the US military to fight his culture wars.

Published on: 12.10.2025 09:07
Aftermath of RSF drone attack which killed dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher

Video shows the aftermath of drone and artillery strikes on a shelter in el-Fasher in Sudan, killing at least 60 people.

Published on: 12.10.2025 08:22
Cameroon votes in presidential election as Paul Biya, 92, seeks eighth term

Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is likely to extend his 43 years in power in Central African nation.

Published on: 12.10.2025 08:13
Updates: Afghanistan’s Taliban, Pakistan say border clashes killed dozens

These were the updates about the border fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Published on: 12.10.2025 07:59
Police disperse pro-Palestinian protest at Israel vs Norway football match

Norwegian riot police used pepper spray to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Norway vs Israel football match.

Published on: 12.10.2025 07:56