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4 December

U.S. service members line the streets of Washington, D.C., during an honor escort—also known as a fallen soldier procession—for U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard, Nov. 27, 2025. The tradition honors fallen soldiers with silent, unified respect as they are escorted to their final resting place. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Angelina Tran)

Taliban Govt Says US National Guard Shooting ‘Does Not Concern’ Afghanistan

The Taliban government said Wednesday that the shooting of two National Guard members, one fatally, by an Afghan suspect in Washington last month had nothing to do with Afghanistan.

3 December

Americas

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Scott McKennon, senior enlisted leader of Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, left, and Col. Larry Doane, the task force’s commander, right, walk down a Soldier-lined street as they prepare to honor U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 2025. A fallen soldier procession was held to pay tribute to Beckstrom’s life and service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Clay Smith)

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Afghan Man Pleads Not Guilty in US National Guard Shooting

An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard near the White House, killing one, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder charges.

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25 November

Asia Pacific

Taliban fighters stand guard near the military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Vows Retaliation Against Pakistan for Deadly Strikes

Afghanistan's Taliban government vowed to "respond appropriately" to several strikes it blamed on neighboring Pakistan that killed 10 people.

24 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Suicide Attack on Pakistan Border Police HQ Kills 3

Suicide bombing in Peshawar city killed three Pakistani paramilitary personnel, the latest attack in the province near Afghanistan.

12 November

Asia Pacific

Pakistani soldiers patrol at an empty bazaar during a military operation against Taliban militants in North Waziristan

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Pakistani Taliban Claim Deadly Suicide Attack in Islamabad

The Pakistani Taliban claimed a suicide bombing that killed at least 12 people in Islamabad on Tuesday, a rare attack by the militant group on the country's capital.

9 November

Asia Pacific

Pakistan is wary of attacks on its soldiers by TTP militants.

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Pakistan Commits to ‘Dialogue’ Despite Afghan Talks Ending

Pakistan said it was committed to "dialogue" with Afghanistan despite peace talks ending after deadly violence, with Islamabad stressing its security concerns persist.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Taliban personnel riding a car in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail Again: Kabul

Afghanistan's Taliban government said the latest round of peace talks with Pakistan in Turkey had failed, blaming Islamabad's "irresponsible and uncooperative" approach.

7 November

Asia Pacific

Pakistani troops patrol along the Afghanistan border at Big Ben post in Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

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5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Fire Despite Peace Talks: Official

Five people were killed and six were wounded in brief cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan, a hospital official on the Afghan side said.

6 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghanistan, Pakistan to Resume Truce Talks in Istanbul

Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are set to resume ceasefire talks in Turkey, aiming to prevent a return to hostilities following their worst clashes in years.

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29 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP