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Deadly shooting targets Shi'ite Hazara in Quetta, sparking protests

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Unidentified gunmen opened fire on members of the Shi'ite Hazara community in Quetta, killing at least four people and injuring others, according to local media reports. The ... Read More


Lebanon says 2,020 killed in Israeli strikes since March, including 165 children, 85 medics

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,020 people since March 2, including 165 children and 85 rescue workers, highlighting a mounting civilian ... Read More


Carney says era of sending "70 cents of every dollar" to U.S. military is over

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Mark Carney declared at the Liberal Party convention in Montreal that Canada will no longer channel the majority of its defence spending toward the United States, signaling a ... Read More


Iran says U.S. failed to build trust in latest talks

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the United States failed to build sufficient trust during the latest round of negotiations, despite Iran presenting new proposals and initiatives... Read More


U.S. envoys remain in Islamabad as Iran talks stall after 20 hours

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough after more than 20 hours, but senior American envoys remained to push forward fragile dipl... Read More


Pakistan PM meets US vice president as Islamabad talks begin

Afghanistan, April 12 -- Pakistan's prime minister met the US vice president as Islamabad talks opened, expressing hope for de-escalation and progress toward regional peace. Shehbaz Sharif met JD Van... Read More


UN expert calls for probe into deadly attack on Shiite civilians in western Afghanistan

Afghanistan, April 11 -- A UN expert has called for an independent investigation into a deadly attack on Shiite civilians in Herat, urging accountability for those responsible. Richard Bennett has ca... Read More


US, Iran begin direct talks in Islamabad, officials say

Afghanistan, April 11 -- Senior US and Iranian officials met in Islamabad for rare talks, but sharp disagreements over key issues highlight fragile prospects for progress. Senior officials from the U... Read More


Trump Says US Will 'Finish' War If Iran Talks Fail As Delegations Arrive In Pakistan

Afghanistan, April 11 -- US President Donald Trump warned Washington will escalate and "finish" the war if diplomacy fails, vowing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with or without Iran's cooperation. S... Read More


EU says Israel's 30 new West Bank settlements illegal, warns of blow to two-state solution

Afghanistan, April 11 -- The European Union has strongly condemned Israel's decision to establish more than 30 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the move illegal under international l... Read More