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Speaking w #Kuwait PM re US- #Israel Wars on #Iran and #Lebanon, #Qatar PM stresses “need for all parties to respond positively to ongoing mediation efforts, which would pave way for addressing root causes of crisis through peaceful means & dialogue, leading to sustainable agreement that prevents renewed escalation”

I read with profound sadness about the attack in which eight Pakistani security personnel were killed and many others wounded. My deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims. Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for this attack. Following the familiar pattern, Islamabad will likely blame Afghanistan, which will further escalate tensions between the two countries and increase the possibility of actual war. It is deeply painful to see these old patterns repeated, bringing nothing but sorrow. This path will lead to no good outcome.

The bitter irony is that a completely viable “alternative future” is within reach, one that could be far better for both countries and all their people: an economic partnership between Afghanistan and Pakistan that brings prosperity to both. I have repeatedly called for a negotiated solution: a new agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan in which both countries commit to prevent their territory from being used by individuals or groups to threaten the security of the other, under the supervision of a trusted third party. I reiterate this proposal once again.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are on a tragic trajectory. They need to create a bold shift. I hope they have the ability to do so.

#Afghanistan

@POTUS

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#Pakistan

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من با اندوه فراوان در مورد حمله‌ای می‌خوانم که در آن ۸ تن از نیروهای امنیتی پاکستان کشته و شمار زیادی دیگر زخمی شدند. تسلیت عمیق خود را به خانواده‌های قربانیان ابراز می‌کنم. تحریک طالبان پاکستان مسئولیت این حمله را بر عهده گرفته است. طبق الگوی آشنای همیشگی، اسلام‌آباد احتمالاً افغانستان را مقصر خواهد دانست که این امر تنش‌ها میان دو کشور را بیشتر کرده و احتمال جنگ واقعی را افزایش می‌دهد. بسیار دردناک است که الگوهای کهنه‌ای را ببینیم که در گذشته چیزی جز اندوه به همراه نداشتند و بارها و بارها تکرار می‌شوند. این مسیر به هیچ نتیجه خوبی نخواهد انجامید.

و طنز تلخ ماجرا این است که یک «آینده بدیل» کاملاً در دسترس است و می‌تواند برای هر دو کشور و تمام مردم‌شان بسیار بهتر باشد: یک شراکت اقتصادی میان افغانستان و پاکستان که رفاه را برای هر دو به ارمغان آورد. من بارها برای یک راه‌حل مذاکره‌شده درخواست کرده‌ام: یک توافق جدید میان افغانستان و پاکستان که در آن هر دو کشور متعهد شوند اجازه ندهند از خاک‌شان توسط افراد یا گروه‌ها برای تهدید امنیت کشور دیگر استفاده شود، با نظارت یک طرف سوم مورد اعتماد. بار دیگر این پیشنهاد را مطرح می‌کنم.

پاکستان و افغانستان در یک مسیر تراژیک قرار دارند. آن‌ها نیاز دارند یک تغییر جسورانه ایجاد کنند. امیدوارم توانایی انجام آن را داشته باشند.

#Afghanistan

@POTUS

@SecRubio

@Secwar

@CIADirector

@State_SCA

@CENTCOM

#Pakistan

#Qatar #SaudiArabia #UAE #Turkiye #China

https://x.com/i/status/2055282588114186647

Source: Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK)
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Zalmay Khalilzad (@realZalmayMK) on X

I am just reading with great sadness about the attack that killed 8 Pakistani security personnel and injured many more. My condolences to the families of those killed. The Pakistani Taliban have taken responsibility for the attack. In the all-too-familiar pattern, Islamabad is

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I am deeply saddened by the attack that killed eight Pakistani security personnel and left many others injured. My heartfelt condolences go to the families of the deceased. Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for this attack. As in the past, Islamabad will frequently blame Afghanistan, which will further exacerbate tensions between the two countries and increase the likelihood of actual warfare. It is heartbreaking to see these old, repetitive patterns resurface, which have previously brought nothing but sorrow and pain. This will not lead to a good outcome.

And the greatest irony of this tragedy is that a "better future" is entirely possible and would be much better for both countries and their people: an economic partnership between Afghanistan and Pakistan that would benefit both. I have repeatedly called for a negotiated solution: a new agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan in which both countries pledge not to allow their territory to be used by individuals or groups that pose a threat to the security of the other country, and this will be under the monitoring of a reliable third party. I offer this proposal once again.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are heading down a tragic path. They need to create a courageous change. I hope they have the capacity to do so.

#AFGHANISTAN

@POTUS

@SecRubio

@Secwar

@CIADirector

@State_SCA

@CENTCOM

#Pakistan

#Qatar #SaudiArabia #UAE #Turkiye #China

https://x.com/i/status/2055282588114186647

زه په ډېرې خواشینۍ سره د هغه برید په اړه لولم چې پکې د پاکستان ۸ امنیتي ځواکونه ووژل شول او ګڼ نور ټپیان شول. د وژل شویو کسانو کورنیو ته خپله ژوره خواخوږي وړاندې کوم. پاکستاني طالبانو د دې برید مسؤولیت منلی دی. د پخوا په څېر، اسلام‌آباد به غالباً افغانستان ملامت کړي، چې دا به د دواړو هېوادونو ترمنځ کړکېچ لا زیات کړي او د رښتینې جګړې احتمال به لوړ کړي. دا ډېر زړه ماتونکی دی چې هغه زاړه تکراري حالتونه بیا بیا وینو چې پخوا یې پرته له غم او درد څخه بل څه نه دي زېږولي. دا به هېڅ ښه پایله ونه لري.

او د دې غمیزې تر ټولو ستره طنزيه برخه دا ده چې یو «بدیل راتلونکی» په بشپړه توګه ممکن دی او د دواړو هېوادونو او د هغوی د خلکو لپاره به ډېر ښه وي: د افغانستان او پاکستان ترمنځ اقتصادي ملګرتیا چې دواړو ته به سوکالي راولي. ما بیا بیا د یوه مذاکراتي حل غوښتنه کړې ده: د افغانستان او پاکستان ترمنځ یو نوی تړون چې پکې دواړه هېوادونه ژمنه وکړي چې خپلې خاورې به هغو افرادو یا ډلو ته نه پرېږدي چې د بل هېواد امنیت ته ګواښ پېښوي، او دا به د یوه باوري درېیم لوري تر څارنې لاندې وي. زه دا وړاندیز یو ځل بیا وړاندې کوم.

پاکستان او افغانستان د یوې غمیزې پر لور روان دي. هغوی اړتیا لري چې یو زړور بدلون رامنځته کړي. هیله لرم چې هغوی د دې توان ولري.

#AFGHANISTAN

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#Pakistan

#Qatar #SaudiArabia #UAE #Turkiye #China

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I am just reading with great sadness about the attack that killed 8 Pakistani security personnel and injured many more. My condolences to the families of those killed. The Pakistani Taliban have taken responsibility for the attack. In the all-too-familiar pattern, Islamabad is

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Domani: Meloni in Grecia da Kyriakou. Al forum parlerà di migranti ed energia, domenica a Cipro

All’Europe-Gulf Forum, organizzato da Atlantic Council e di Antenna Group la premier aprirà i lavori insieme al primo ministro del Qatar Al Thani. Domenica la tappa cipriota

Meloni in Greece at Kyriakou. She will speak at the forum about migrants and energy, Sunday in Cyprus.

At the Europe-Gulf Forum, organized by Atlantic Council and Antenna Group, the Prime Minister will open the proceedings alongside the Prime Minister of Qatar, Al Thani. Sunday’s Cypriot stop.

#Meloni #Greece #Kyriakou #Europe #AtlanticCouncil #AntennaGroup #Qatar #AlThani #Cypriot

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Meloni in Grecia da Kyriakou. Al forum parlerà di migranti ed energia, domenica a Cipro

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"A man who was filmed 'intimidating' Al Jazeera journalists in London has been identified by Declassified as a serving Metropolitan Police officer."

"Footage shows Soffer [..] calling him a 'dog' and a 'donkey' in Arabic."
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Author: Martin Williams
Publication: Declassified UK
March 26, 2026
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#UK #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Qatar #Policing #Media #Genocide
https://www.declassifieduk.org/revealed-man-filmed-in-al-jazeera-intimidation-mob-is-met-police-officer/

Revealed: Man filmed in Al Jazeera ‘intimidation’ mob is Met police officer

A Metropolitan Police officer has been identified by Declassified as man who called Palestinian journalist a ‘dog’ and told him to ‘go back to Qatar’

Declassified UK

Doha International Book Fair 2026: A Record-Breaking 35th Edition Opens in Qatar

The 35th Doha International Book Fair 2026 opens with record participation, featuring 500+ publishers, 1.85m books, and key Arabic publishing trends.
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Doha International Book Fair 2026: A Record-Breaking 35th Edition Opens in Qatar - The New Publishing Standard

The 35th Doha International Book Fair 2026 opens with record participation, featuring 500+ publishers, 1.85m books, and key Arabic publishing trends.

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Bakhtar News Agency latest

🚨China & Qatar are working together for a stable & prosperous Afghanistan. Special Representative Yu Xiaoyong met with FM Al-Khalifa to boost coordinated efforts on reconstruction & development. Regional security depends on Afghanistan’s progress.

💰 Afghanistan’s Deputy Minister of Health, Mawlavi Hamdullah Zahid, met with Russian food safety officials to boost bilateral cooperation on food quality & safety.

👮Nimroz customs officials seize 1 ton of copper being smuggled to Pakistan via Zaranj. Vehicle and contraband handed over to authorities.

🏢 1,300 Afghan refugee families returned home on Friday, reports the High Commission for Refugee. over 5,400 individuals. 1,207 families relocated to their home provinces. 1,580 families received cash aid. 932 SIM cards, health services, food, & awareness programs provided.

🏺A traditional poetry gathering in Lashkargah, Helmand, honored by Deputy Minister of Culture Mawlavi Atiqullah Azizi, celebrated the province’s rich cultural legacy. Poets, officials, and artists highlighted poetry’s role in unity, history, and preserving Afghan values.

🏅The 19th Kabul West Zone Bodybuilding & Fitness Comp is underway. 193 athletes from 41 clubs are battling it out from 55–90kg in bodybuilding & fitness. At the end, 50 bodybuilders 25 fitness 25 athletic physique champs will be crowned.

🏗️ Sheikh Mawlavi Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Afghanistan’s Minister of Higher Education, led a high-level delegation at a major expo during the 17th International Forum in Kazan. Discussions focused on scientific cooperation, investment, and economic growth.

🌍 Sheikh Mawlavi Neda Mohammad Nadeem, Afghanistan’s Minister of Higher Education, led a high-level delegation at a major expo during the 17th International Forum in Kazan. Discussions focused on scientific cooperation, investment, and economic growth.

🤝 Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Doha, met with China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, Yu Xiaoyong. They discussed bilateral ties, political developments, trade, economic cooperation, and China’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

#باخترآژانس

Source: Bakhtar News Agency (@bnaenglish)
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Latest Ukraine–Russia prisoner swap completed with UAE mediation

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it provided mediation efforts that led to the release of 205 prisoners on each side by Russia and Ukraine, marking the 23rd successful exchange facilitated by the UAE. — Ukrinform.

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