Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join ‘Abraham Accords’
The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is ‘natural’.
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North Korea accuses US of ‘wicked’ hostility over cybercrime sanctions
US Treasury accuses Pyongyang of stealing $3bn in digital assets for its nuclear weapons programme over three years.
Seven Italian climbers missing in Nepal as storms, avalanches leave 9 dead
Italy says communication between rescue teams, local officials, foreign diplomatic missions ‘extremely challenging’.
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At least 11 killed in India train crash as rescuers recover bodies
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train hit a cargo train near Bilaspur, India.
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Why is Pakistan making India a key figure in its dispute with the Taliban?
Pakistan’s fears over closer India-Taliban ties are influencing its approach to peace talks with Kabul, analysts say.
Indian Sikh pilgrims wave as they head to Pakistan through the India-Pakistan Wagah-Attari border crossing. [Narinder Nanu/AFP]
More than 2,100 pilgrims were granted visas to attend Guru Nanak Gurpurab, the festival marking the guru's birth in 1469. [Narinder Nanu/AFP]
Sikh pilgrims queue at the India-Pakistan border, waiting to cross. [Narinder Nanu/AFP]
Security personnel guide Sikh pilgrims as they arrive in Pakistan. [Arif Ali/AFP]
Nasir Mushtaq, a senior official at Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, said about 2,000 pilgrims crossed into Pakistan on November 4, 2025, the eve of Guru Nanak's birthday. [Narinder Nanu/AFP]
Indian Border Security Force personnel stand guard as Sikh pilgrims head to Pakistan through the Wagah-Attari border crossing. [Narinder Nanu/AFP]
The Wagah-Attari crossing, the only active land crossing between Pakistan and India, was closed to general traffic after the deadly conflict in May. [Arif Ali/AFP]
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded in the 15th century in Punjab, a region spanning parts of present-day India and Pakistan. [Arif Ali/AFP]
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At least 11 killed as passenger train collides with cargo train in India
The rescue and recovery operation has ended and movement of trains through the accident site has resumed.
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Xi eyes deeper China-Russia ties despite ‘turbulent’ external conditions
Chinese leader meets Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing just days after his summit with US President Donald Trump.
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Avalanche hits Nepal’s Mount Yalung Ri, killing seven climbers
Victims include five foreigners and two Nepalis, while four others remain missing, media reports say.
