Afghanistan’s Taliban blames ‘irresponsible’ Pakistan as peace talks fail
The talks in Turkiye have not yielded results as the Taliban accuses Pakistan of not presenting actionable demands.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end in Turkiye without resolution
Three days of negotiations in Istanbul fail to yield breakthrough, but both sides maintain ceasefire is holding.
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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes western Turkiye
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit western Turkiye Monday night, causing at least three buildings to collapse.
Published On 27 Oct 2025
From: Inside Story
Has the Kurdish PKK given up on its dream of a homeland?
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party says its fighters are withdrawing from Turkiye.
Published On 27 Oct 2025
Turkiye signs deal with the UK to buy 20 Eurofighter jets
Britain’s Keir Starmer and Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara on Monday to cement the almost $11bn agreement.
Turkiye court charges jailed opposition leader with ‘political espionage’
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, whose March arrest sparked nationwide protests, denies all the charges against him.
Pakistan says five soldiers and 25 fighters killed in Afghan border clashes
Fighting comes as Taliban submits proposal at peace talks in Turkiye, while Islamabad warns of ‘open war’ if deal fails.
Kurdish PKK announces it is withdrawing fighters from Turkiye to Iraq
The PKK had formally renounced its 40-year armed struggle in May.
Pakistan minister warns of ‘open war’ with Afghanistan if peace talks fail
Defence minister’s warning comes as countries hold talks in Istanbul to consolidate last week’s Doha ceasefire.
Refugee boat sinks off western Turkiye, killing at least 14
Coastguard conduct search and rescue operation after boat sank on perilous route, two people thought to be missing.
Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region
The PKK’s dissolution marks a uniquely Turkish path to peace, strengthening energy security and regional cooperation.
