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China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday, following reports that ​the neighbours were meeting there to ‌try to end their worst conflict since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. China, which shares a western border with ​both nations, has been trying to mediate between ​the allies turned foes, holding telephone calls with ⁠their foreign ministers and sending a special envoy ​on visits in March. "Both Pakistan and Afghanistan attach importance ​to, and welcome, China's mediation, and are willing to sit down for talks again, which is a positive development," foreign ministry ​spokesperson Mao Ning told a daily press conference. #FMsays China has been mediating Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks, with consultations progressing steadily, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday, adding that both Pakistan and Afghanistan value and welcome China's mediation efforts. #Afghanistan #Pakistan pic.twitter.com...
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India's says defence exports hit 'all-time high' of $4 billion

India's defence exports "skyrocketed" to an all-time high of more than $4 billion in the last fiscal year, as it looks to boost its arms manufacturing sector, the government said on Thursday. The figures mark a rise of more than 60% from 2024, the defence ministry said, and provide a shot in the arm for the South Asian country, which is determined to recast itself as a major producer and exporter of weapons. "India is marching ahead towards becoming a global defence manufacturing hub," the ministry quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as saying. "This big jump ... in defence exports reflects the growing global trust in India's indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength," Singh said, adding that it had hit an "all-time high" in the fiscal year 2025-26 of $4.15b. Government defence companies produced nearly 55% of the exports, with the rest made by private companies. Read More: India’s arms build-up "This milestone showcases the power of a collaborative and self-reliant defence ecosystem," Singh said. India exports defence equipment to more than 100 countries, with the United States, France and Armenia among the top customers, according to the defence ministry. Shipments range from missiles, boats and artillery to radar systems, rocket launchers and electronic components. However, the country is still primarily a buyer, not a seller, and remains globally a minor player in exports. New Delhi, earlier this year, announced a record $85b boost for its defence sector. The spending hike came after a four-day conflict with arch-rival Pakistan in May that killed at least 70 people, and saw both sides make extensive use of drones as well as intense missile and artillery barrages. But India's arms purchases still make up around 8% of all imports globally, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

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