Swat Suicide Bombing: 14 Killed in Devastating Attack on Pakistan Peace Rally

A suicide bomber struck a crowd of anti-militancy protesters outside a police station in Pakistan's Swat Valley, killing at least 14 people and wounding dozens more, as violence surges across the country's northwest.
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5 Key Takeaways as Pakistan–Afghanistan Peace Talks Hit Deadlock

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a deadlock as Islamabad accuses the Taliban of an “illogical” stance on counterterrorism. With Turkey and Qatar mediating, tensions rise amid warnings of “open war” if negotiations fail.
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