Defence National
On October 31, 2025, the United States and India formalised a 10-year defence cooperation framework, marking a significant deepening of military ties between the two nations. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described the pact as a cornerstone for regional stability and said military relations “have never been stronger”. Key Elements and Scope The agreement outlines
International
Istanbul-based talks mediated by Turkey and Qatar have resulted in Afghanistan and Pakistan agreeing to extend the ceasefire originally brokered in Doha on October 19 2025. The extension comes amid talks aimed at creating a monitoring mechanism and scheduling a senior-officials meeting on November 6. The arrangement underlines both countries’ intention to refrain from
International
The ongoing face-to-face negotiations between Eastern Ladakh border commanders of India and China have failed to produce a clear roadmap for demilitarised “buffer zones”, sources say. Although both sides continue to engage diplomatically, no agreement has been reached on pulling back frontline troops or creating neutral zones along the contested stretches of the frontier.
Cricket Sports
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan strongly condemned Pakistan following a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province that killed three Afghan cricketers. He described the attack as “immoral and barbaric,” and expressed deep sorrow at the loss. Details of the Incident The Afghanistan Cricket Board reported that the players—identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon—were
International
Pakistan has officially declared the Afghan Taliban government as non-legitimate, distancing itself from the regime it once appeared to tacitly support. The move follows a fresh round of border clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier. According to Pakistani officials, Taliban forces fired on Pakistani border posts, prompting retaliatory action. Islamabad contends