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China urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to pursue ceasefire

China

BEIJING: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to move toward an immediate ceasefire and resolve their differences through dialogue.

According to a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke via telephone with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Wang highlighted that China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs is actively engaged in mediation efforts between the two countries.

The Chinese minister expressed hope that both Pakistan and Afghanistan would exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions.

The spokesperson added that China has urged both sides to hold bilateral talks promptly and emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve disputes.

China reaffirmed its commitment to continue playing an active role in reducing tensions between the two nations.

Israeli attacks on Gaza push death toll over 69,000  

Israeli attacks

Gaza: The ceasefire has failed to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza, with over 69,000 people reported killed since October 8, 2023, according to Arab news sources.

Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble of destroyed buildings and other sites for the bodies of Palestinians buried under the debris. Meanwhile, Israel has handed over the bodies of 15 more Palestinian prisoners to Palestinian authorities.

In response, Hamas returned the body of another captive to Israel, leaving five captives’ bodies still in Gaza.

Elsewhere, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have also continued, resulting in the deaths of three people.