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Overview Intense clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have intensified, with fresh shelling reported and casualties on both sides. Afghan officials said at least 15 civilians…

India Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy Amid Renewed Ties In a significant shift signaling deeper engagement with Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that…

U.S. Commitment to Prevent War If Hamas Accepts Peace Deal In a high-stakes moment of Middle East diplomacy, President Donald Trump said the United States…

Norwegian Activists Detained in Israel: Gaza Convoy Update Six Norwegians are among participants in a Gaza convoy who were detained after Israel halted 45 boats…

Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Claims Draw European Mockery in Copenhagen At a high-profile European summit in Copenhagen, a moment of levity briefly overshadowed a serious diplomatic…

Somalia aid deal: a turning point in Sweden’s aid policy A Swedish radio investigation has raised questions about whether the Swedish government quietly redirected about…

Background: a confidential December 2023 arrangement Sweden’s government is under scrutiny over a reported, confidential arrangement linked to Somalia’s handling of returned migrants. According to…

Background: the Doha strike and the broader crisis The crisis surrounding Gaza and regional diplomacy intensified after a September strike in Doha targeting Hamas’ senior…

Context and Timeline The controversy centers on an apology attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, issued during a conference call with United States President…

EU Summit in Copenhagen: Tanks Guard the Danish Capital As 27 EU heads of state and government convene in Copenhagen, Denmark is dramatically heightening security…
