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- China urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve tensions through talks
China called on Islamabad and Kabul to show restraint and pursue dialogue after recent cross-border strikes and drone attacks escalated tensions, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-urges-afghanistan-pakistan-resolve-tensions-via-talks-not-force-2026-03-14/
- Pakistan says Afghan Taliban drone attacks on civilians ‘crossed a red line’
Pakistan’s leadership accused Afghan Taliban forces of launching drone strikes on Pakistani civilians, escalating the ongoing border conflict and intensifying diplomatic and military tensions between the two neighbours.
🔗 https://apnews.com/article/89e68a28e725c7e8f5609ec8a253796b
- India caught between BRICS unity and Middle East tensions
India faces a diplomatic balancing act as tensions rise in the Middle East and Iran conflict intensifies, forcing New Delhi to navigate relations with BRICS partners while maintaining ties with Western allies.
🔗 https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/india-caught-between-brics-unity-and-west-asia-tensions-1386561
- India revokes detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
The Indian government lifted the detention of prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after months of protests, highlighting ongoing debates over environmental policy, regional development, and democratic rights.
🔗 https://www.tbsnews.net/world/south-asia/india-revokes-detention-climate-activist-sonam-wangchuk-1386576
- Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting civilians in escalating conflict
Afghanistan accused Pakistan of carrying out airstrikes hitting civilian infrastructure and killing residents during intensifying cross-border hostilities, while Pakistan maintains its operations target militant groups.
🔗 https://apnews.com/article/eb61a70a88f6b44ef114e88064b84136