Post-Conflict Afghanistan-Pakistan: Food Prices Soar as Public Struggles Amid Border Closure
After the closure of the border disrupted cross-border trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the prices of essential food items have skyrocketed in both countries. The escalation follows intense clashes and Pakistani airstrikes along the 2,600-kilometer border that began on October 11, causing sharp increases in food prices — particularly tomatoes and fruits.
HRW Urges ASEAN Leaders to Prioritize Human Rights and Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Southeast Asian leaders attending upcoming regional summits in Malaysia to reject Myanmar’s military junta’s plan to hold elections in December 2025, warning that the move would only deepen the country’s ongoing human rights and humanitarian crises.
US President Trump Begins Asia Tour Amid Hopes for Trade Deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to embark on a high-profile tour of Asia this week, with his agenda centered around a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — a development that could have far-reaching implications for the global economy, according to AFP.
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Stripped of Identity, Trapped Between Borders
Born and raised in Pakistan, 45-year-old Allah Meer has never truly known Afghanistan. His parents fled the Soviet invasion in 1979 and settled in a refugee village in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan. Meer, along with more than 200 extended family members, has lived in the country ever since.
Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest Reportedly Put ‘On Hold’
Preparations for a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially expected to take place in Budapest, Hungary, have reportedly been put “on hold,” according to several American media outlets citing unnamed officials.
US Eases Confusion Over H-1B Visa Fee, Major Relief for Students and IT Professionals
In a significant policy clarification that brings major relief to thousands of Indian students and technology professionals, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially narrowed the scope of the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee introduced last month by former President Donald Trump’s proclamation.
Russia Accuses EU of Attempting to Sabotage Upcoming Putin-Trump Summit in Budapest
Russia has accused the European Union of taking deliberate steps to sabotage an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, set to be held in Budapest, Hungary.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Reach Immediate Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" following talks held in Doha, Qatar, the Qatari foreign ministry announced early Sunday. The agreement comes after deadly Pakistani airstrikes killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, breaking a previous 48-hour truce.
A New Iran–Israel War May Be Inevitable, Say Analysts
With domestic instability and regional escalation mounting, Iran and Israel appear on the brink of a new confrontation — analysts say full‑scale war is only a matter of time.
Pakistan Launches Fresh Airstrikes, Afghanistan Responds with Counterattack
Just hours after reaching a ceasefire agreement to de-escalate recent tensions, Pakistan launched fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan. According to Afghan news agency Khaama Press, the strikes took place late Friday night (October 17) in multiple areas of Paktika Province, killing at least six people and injuring seven others.