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Rubio Defends US-Pakistan Ties During India Visit by Citing New Delhi Engagement With Iran

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Washington's diplomatic ties with Pakistan during a three-day official visit to India on October 20, 2026, comparing the relationship to New Delhi's ongoing diplomatic engagement with Tehran. Speaking in an interview with Indian broadcaster Netwo…

21 Oct 2026

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Acute Malnutrition in Afghanistan Reaches Unprecedented Highs Following Foreign Aid Cuts

In October 2026, international aid organizations including the World Food Program, UNICEF, Save the Children, and Action Against Hunger reported that acute malnutrition in Afghanistan reached unprecedented levels, warning that over four million children under five will require life-saving treatment …

18 Oct 2026