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Middle East May 16, 2023

Tribes feuding over coal mine ownership kill 15 in remote northwest region

Two tribes feuding over the ownership of a coal mine killed 15 people in the remote northwest region of Pakistan. The fighting erupted on Monday between the Sunny Khel and Zarghun Khel tribes.

Pakistan May 11, 2023

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered to be released by country’s Supreme Court

After former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest caused a wave of violence throughout Pakistan, the country’s Supreme Court has ordered his release.

Pakistan May 10, 2023

US embassy in Pakistan issues security alert amid violent clashes with protesters over Imran Khan arrest

The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, issued a security alert Wednesday canceling all consular meetings through the week as protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have turned violent.

Pakistan May 9, 2023

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested on corruption charges by police

Former Pakistan Prime Minster Imran Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau over corruption charges and carried off in a black armored vehicle.

Afghanistan May 8, 2023

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to boost trade, lower tensions along border

Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Taliban appointed-government in Afghanistan have agreed to boost trade and lower tensions along the border.

Pakistan May 4, 2023

Gunmen storms Pakistani school and kills 7 teachers as region faces a wave of militant attacks

Militant attacks have been surging in recent months in Pakistan. Seven teachers were killed Thursday after a group of gunmen stormed the government school.

Europe May 4, 2023

Norwegian climber looking to become fastest person to climb world's 14 highest mountains

Kristin Harila is looking to become the fastest person to climb the world's 14 highest mountains. She is already the fastest woman to accomplish the feat.

Joe Biden May 2, 2023

Biden offers $500K grant for English teachers in Pakistan that focus on transgender youth

The Biden administration is set to spend up to $500,000 on a program in Pakistan that includes "intensive professional development courses for Pakistani transgender youth."

Pakistan April 28, 2023

Overnight Pakistan attacks kill 3 troops, 7 militants

Overnight Pakistan attacks late Thursday night killed three troops and seven militants. Attackers were repulsed in Lakki Marwat region.

Pakistan April 28, 2023

Pakistan releases Chinese national who was arrested on blasphemy charges from high-security prison

Pakistan released a Chinese national from a high-security prison. The Chinese national was arrested on charges of blasphemy. The man allegedly insulted Islam.

Pakistan April 27, 2023

7 die in passenger train blaze in southern Pakistan

A southern Pakistan passenger train that caught fire overnight killed seven people. One of the people that died jumped out the window of the moving train.