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Ukrainian officials said a Russian drone struck a residential high-rise in central Kyiv, killing a child and injuring at least seven people.

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US and China extend trade truce by two months after Trump-Xi talks

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26 Sept, 18:35 Karachi

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TTP claims explosives attack that reportedly destroyed police checkpoint in Peer Tangi, Tank

Police sources cited by War Monitor say an explosives attack destroyed a police checkpoint in Peer Tangi, Jandola; the TTP has claimed responsibility.

26 Sept, 17:39 Karachi

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TTP claims responsibility for killing Inspector Gul Mat Khan in Peshawar

26 Sept, 17:31 Karachi

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11 killed in suicide attack on police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan; TTP claims responsibility

26 Sept, 11:55 Karachi

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Two suspects arrested in Manghopir murder case of Rosham Hussain

26 Sept, 09:30 Karachi

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BLF releases new visuals claiming to show Manguchar blockade and attacks on military convoys

26 Sept, 05:30 Karachi

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Peshawar Civil Secretariat evacuated after security alert

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China accelerates push to turn AI-generated video into an industry

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26 Sept, 05:15 Karachi

Two killed in Wana shooting, including health department clerk

Two men, including a health department clerk, were shot dead in Wana, South Waziristan; police are investigating multiple possible motives.

26 Sept, 01:30 Karachi

Pakistan military says 33 militants killed in Balochistan operations since September 21

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25 Sept, 21:20 Karachi

Construction begins on Saadat Cooperative Hospital in Ghazni

Hospital officials say the new multi-storey building will expand healthcare services while also creating employment and professional opportunities.

25 Sept, 18:00 Karachi

Kabul rejects US claim linking seized crystal meth to Afghanistan

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25 Sept, 20:39 Karachi

Global News Brief — September 25, 2026

Escalating Pakistan-Afghanistan military tensions, growing regional defence coordination around Saudi Arabia, and a short extension of the US-China trade truce after the Trump-Xi meeting are among the day's leading global developments.

25 Sept, 18:31 Karachi

Global News Brief — September 25, 2026, Evening

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Explainer25 Sept, 17:00 Karachi

How Afghanistan's economy has changed over five years, with focus on trade and infrastructure

Afghanistan's economy has seen notable changes in trade, industry and infrastructure over the past five years, although structural constraints and external financial pressure remain.

25 Sept, 16:30 Karachi

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation on standards and certification to ease trade

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25 Sept, 21:06 Karachi

Afghanistan wins two bronze medals in wushu at the Asian Games

Mohammad Khalid Hotak won bronze in the 70kg category and Hamid Ashrafi took bronze in the 65kg category, adding two medals to Afghanistan's tally.

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25 Sept, 15:00 Karachi

China accelerates push to turn AI-generated video into an industry

Chinese cities, film studios and technology companies are racing to build businesses around rapidly improving AI-generated video tools.

Explainer25 Sept, 12:48 Karachi

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Russian drone hits central Kyiv high-rise, killing child, Ukrainian officials say

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US and China extend trade truce by two months after Trump-Xi talks

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TTP claims explosives attack that reportedly destroyed police checkpoint in Peer Tangi, Tank

TTP claims responsibility for killing Inspector Gul Mat Khan in Peshawar

11 killed in suicide attack on police checkpoint in Dera Ismail Khan; TTP claims responsibility

Two suspects arrested in Manghopir murder case of Rosham Hussain

BLF releases new visuals claiming to show Manguchar blockade and attacks on military convoys

Peshawar Civil Secretariat evacuated after security alert

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China accelerates push to turn AI-generated video into an industry

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Two killed in Wana shooting, including health department clerk

Pakistan military says 33 militants killed in Balochistan operations since September 21

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Construction begins on Saadat Cooperative Hospital in Ghazni

Kabul rejects US claim linking seized crystal meth to Afghanistan

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Global News Brief — September 25, 2026

Global News Brief — September 25, 2026, Evening

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How Afghanistan's economy has changed over five years, with focus on trade and infrastructure

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation on standards and certification to ease trade

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Afghanistan wins two bronze medals in wushu at the Asian Games

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China accelerates push to turn AI-generated video into an industry

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