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Af-Pak Border Erupts as Taliban Retaliate Against Pakistan — A Region on Edge

Af-Pak Border Erupts as Taliban Retaliate Against Pakistan — A Region on Edge

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Heavy fighting broke out late Saturday along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, marking one of the most serious escalations between the two neighbours in recent months. The Taliban launched what they called “retaliatory operations” against Pakistani military positions, accusing Islamabad of violating Afghan airspace through recent strikes. According to Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence, the Taliban’s coordinated assaults […]

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Qatar Secures Access to US Air Base Following Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One

Qatar Secures Access to US Air Base Following Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One

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In a significant development for US-Qatar relations, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Qatar will soon build an air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho — a site that will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots. The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to […]

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Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash to Refuel in Alaska Due to Sanctions: A Stark Reminder of Geopolitical Tensions

Putin Forced to Pay $250,000 in Cash to Refuel in Alaska Due to Sanctions: A Stark Reminder of Geopolitical Tensions

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In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]

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