Trade and tourism between China and Pakistan have halted for the fourth day due to a protest on the Karakoram Highway over power outages in Gilgit-Baltistan. The blockade has stranded 700 trucks and disrupted economic activities, affecting both imports and exports. Tourists are also turning back due to the situation.
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Four children were injured, one critically, during a December 12 encounter between security forces and Maoists in Chhattisgarh, India. Villagers allege they were harvesting crops when fired upon. Maoists claim five of the seven killed were villagers, while police say Maoists used the children as human shields. Tribal rights activists rescued the injured children and are demanding accountability.
India, along with eight other nations, participates in the French-hosted 'La Perouse' naval exercise near the Malacca, Sunda and Lombok straits to enhance maritime surveillance, interdiction operations, and tactical interoperability. The exercise underscores commitment to maritime safety by addressing various risks like accidents, illegal activities, and natural hazards.
Pakistan hints at India’s involvement in the Balochistan train hijacking, linking attackers to handlers in Afghanistan allegedly sponsored by India. The incident, implicating the Balochistan Liberation Army, left 58 dead and highlights ongoing regional tensions and security issues. Afghanistan rejects Pakistan’s claims, and India is yet to respond to the allegations.
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