Fresh clashes have erupted along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border as both sides accuse each other of breaking a fragile ceasefire. With four Afghan civilians killed, rising militant attacks, failed Saudi-backed peace talks and border closures, tensions between the Taliban and Islamabad are escalating sharply.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared that peace talks with Afghanistan have collapsed after days of negotiations in Istanbul. Asif warned that the ceasefire will hold only if no attacks are launched from Afghan soil, as both nations accuse each other of cross-border aggression.
Israel’s latest strikes in Gaza killed two people, reigniting tensions just hours after it claimed to resume a fragile ceasefire. The attacks, following the death of an Israeli soldier, have drawn UN condemnation and renewed calls to preserve the truce.
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.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The truce, brokered by Qatar and Turkiye, aims to restore peace through follow-up talks in Doha amid mounting regional tensions.
Pakistan and Afghanistan remain on edge after days of deadly cross-border fighting that killed dozens. A fragile 48-hour ceasefire has taken effect, with both sides trading accusations over Taliban-linked militants and drone strikes near Kabul.
Donald Trump’s bold diplomacy helped secure a historic Gaza ceasefire after two years of war, pressuring Israel and Hamas into an unprecedented deal. Here’s how the breakthrough unfolded — and what it means for the Middle East.
In a dramatic moment at the White House, Secretary of State Marco Rubio passed an urgent handwritten note to President Donald Trump during a roundtable, signaling a breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire talks. Hours later, Trump announced a landmark Israel–Hamas peace deal on Truth Social.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have joined crucial Gaza peace talks in Egypt as mediators push for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas under Donald Trump’s 20-point plan.
Hamas is split over Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal, with military leaders rejecting disarmament while political leaders weigh conditional acceptance. Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey press for compromise as Israel and the US warn of consequences if Hamas delays.