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Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes
Pakistan to hold talks with Afghanistan in Qatar after latest strikes

Pakistan officials will hold talks in Qatar Saturday with their Afghan counterparts, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes on its neighbour killing at least 10 people and breaking a ceasefire that had brought two days of calm to the border.

October 18, 2025

Thailand ex-PM Abhisit reinstated as conservative party leader
Thailand ex-PM Abhisit reinstated as conservative party leader

Thailand's oldest political party voted Saturday to reinstate as its leader a conservative ex-premier who led the country during a bloody military crackdown on "Red Shirts" protesters.

October 18, 2025

Chaos feared as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home
Chaos feared as body of revered Kenya politician Odinga heads home

Vast crowds gathered in western Kenya on Saturday to see the body of a beloved politician, Raila Odinga, for the biggest day of mourning ceremonies that have already claimed at least five lives this week.

October 18, 2025

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Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball
Brit Gala? British Museum to host first fundraising ball

The British Museum hosts its inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event that has been touted by many observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

October 18, 2025

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Chinese leaders to hash out strategic blueprint at key meeting
Chinese leaders to hash out strategic blueprint at key meeting

China's ruling Communist Party will on Monday kick off four days of key closed-door discussions, formulating core economic strategy for coming years as growth flags and trade headwinds mount.

October 18, 2025