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Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan has condemned the reported Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, joining growing outrage after Taliban authorities said a drug rehabilitation hospital was hit and hundreds of civilians were killed or injured. His statement came as the latest round of cross-border violence sharply raised tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rashid Khan
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Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, reporting heavy casualties in what would mark a major escalation in the worsening conflict between the two neighbours. Pakistan has denied targeting civilians, saying its military action was aimed only at militant infrastructure and security threats based inside Afghanistan. Pakistan
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India remains engaged with the United States on a proposed bilateral trade deal, even as officials have acknowledged that uncertainty in Washington could slow progress. The latest comments from India’s commerce establishment suggest that negotiations are continuing, but the final timeline may depend on how trade policy developments unfold on the U.S. side. India-US Trade
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Iran is seeking the release of three tankers seized by Indian authorities as New Delhi continues talks to secure safe passage for Indian-flagged and India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has come under pressure during the ongoing regional conflict. The issue came up during recent diplomatic discussions between Indian […]
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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received formal approval from the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League 2026 matches, ending uncertainty over the venue’s status ahead of the new season. The clearance comes months after crowd safety concerns emerged following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations, prompting a detailed review of stadium
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said Europe cannot simply replicate India’s relationship with Iran, stressing that New Delhi’s engagement with Tehran is shaped by its own history, interests and regional context. His remarks come as several countries explore ways to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid continued instability in West Asia.
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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has sharply criticised the national team after its 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh, calling the side’s recent performances deeply disappointing. His comments came after Bangladesh sealed the three-match series in Dhaka, a result that has added to scrutiny over Pakistan’s form, team balance and consistency in the 50-over format.
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Iran has reportedly used its Sejjil ballistic missile during the current conflict, drawing attention to one of the country’s most advanced longer-range weapons. The missile has been described in some reports as a “dancing missile,” a label linked to its reported manoeuvrability and ability to complicate interception, though the official military designation remains Sejjil