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A powerful explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel near Chaman Phatak railway station in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, killing at least 24 people and injuring over 50. The blast, which occurred near Quetta, also damaged nearby vehicles and buildings. Authorities declared an emergency in Quetta hospitals and placed institutions on high alert.

China's Xinjiang crackdown shifts focus from camps to identity, language, and religion. Despite claims of re-education graduates, a vast network of prisons, surveillance, and boarding schools persists. Uyghur culture faces suppression through education and labor programs, sparking renewed international concern over alleged crimes against humanity.

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In a bold statement, Taiwan denounced China's reported attempts to leverage Taiwanese media against independence advocates, characterizing it as a tactic of political bullying. Taipei has warned that yielding to Beijing's influence could result in severe repercussions under national security laws.

For India, however, the core issue remains action rather than acknowledgment, with MEA reiterating New Delhi’s repeated appeals to Ottawa to take effective action against anti-India extremist elements operating from its soil

India has rejected Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) allegations of foreign interference, calling them "baseless imputations" and reiterating its policy of not interfering in other nations' internal affairs. New Delhi also raised concerns about extremist and separatist elements operating from Canadian soil, while the CSIS report noted a more restrained tone on India compared to previous assessments.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refuted claims of removing Urdu from revenue jobs, stating a proposal is under consideration for public feedback, not a final decision. He challenged the PDP to produce an order, accusing them of misrepresenting the process.

Mali's security crisis deepened with the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara in an attack on his residence. Coordinated strikes by separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants targeted Bamako and other cities, marking a significant escalation. The separatists confirmed an alliance with JNIM, complicating counterinsurgency efforts.

Canada's intelligence agency has identified Khalistani elements as a national security threat, citing their promotion of a violent extremist agenda and connections to Canadian citizens. The report highlights the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, a deadly attack linked to such groups.

India has strongly condemned the "terrorist attacks" in Mali, extending condolences to victims and expressing solidarity with the nation. The Ministry of External Affairs also mourned the death of Mali's Defence Minister in the assault. This coordinated militant offensive, the largest in over a decade, has significantly worsened security, despite Russian support for the military government.

Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday, with "unidentified armed terrorist groups" targeting multiple locations including the capital Bamako, its international airport, and the key military town of Kati. Attacks also spread to northern cities, with the Azawad Liberation Front reportedly entering Kidal. The defense minister's house in Kati was reportedly hit.

Philippine forces engaged in a fierce gun battle in Lanao del Sur, eliminating ten suspected Muslim militants, including their commander Amerol Mangoranca. This marks the deadliest clash this year in the southern region, where smaller rebel groups continue sporadic attacks despite a 2014 peace deal.

Three Pakistan Coast Guard personnel were killed in a brazen attack by Baloch fighters on a patrol boat near the Iran border. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, calling it a "new phase" of operations. This incident escalates concerns over rising militant activity in the restive Balochistan region, with security forces now on high alert along the coast.