Today's Top Reports
Afghanistan
Pakistan warns Torkham crossing will remain closed unless Afghanistan halts border construction
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning that the Torkham border crossing will remain closed until the Taliban cease construction of new facilities along the border. The move escalates the ongoing tensions over this critical trade route between the two countries. The Ministry issued a statement indicating that the 22-day closure of the border crossing was a direct consequence of Taliban efforts to construct security posts within Pakistani territory. Islamabad has reiterated its desire to reopen the crossing but has firmly stated that it will not permit Afghan authorities to undertake any construction activities on Pakistani soil. The Taliban insisted that the structures were being built within Afghanistan's borders. This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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China
China, Iran, and Russia call for diplomacy on Trump's push for a new nuclear deal
Following talks on Iran's nuclear program in Beijing on Friday, China, Iran, and Russia called for diplomacy over "pressure and threats" and an end to "all illegal unilateral sanctions," according to Chinese state media. The meeting, attended by the deputy foreign ministers of the three countries, comes as Beijing positions itself as a power broker on this pressing international security issue. The talks follow U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statement that there are two ways to handle Iran: through a deal or "militarily." This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas agrees to release one hostage and four bodies
Hamas has announced that it will release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, a soldier taken captive on October 7 near the Gaza Strip, as well as the bodies of four other slain dual nationals. The terror group has agreed to initiate negotiations to reach a comprehensive agreement but has also called for Israel to fully implement its obligations. This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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Iran
Iran condemns sanctions on oil minister
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, as well as three entities and three shipping vessels involved in the country's oil trade. Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the move as ""hypocrisy"" and ""hostility to development,"" citing the US's previous calls for nuclear talks with Tehran. This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient departs China
According to ship-tracking websites, a second Iranian cargo ship, the Jairan, departed from China on Monday with a significant cargo load. The vessel is suspected of carrying 1,000 metric tons of sodium perchlorate, a chemical used to make missile fuel, from China to Iran. On February 13, another Iranian cargo ship arrived at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas after a 19-day journey from eastern China. During the trip, the ship stopped at the Zhuhai Gaolan port in southern China and delivered an unspecified cargo to Iran. This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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South Korea
South Korea considers building its own nuclear weapons
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul has hinted that the country may consider developing its own nuclear weapons, referred to as a "plan B", due to uncertainty in the security landscape under the new Trump administration. This suggestion comes despite Seoul's recent commitment not to develop nuclear weapons under the Biden administration. A majority of South Koreans support the idea of an independent nuclear arsenal, but the debate is sharply politicized, with the ruling conservative party in favor and the opposition largely opposed. This event took place on 03/14/2025.
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