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Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict
Confirmed 29 militants killed in latest Pakistani strikes along the Afghan border, marking a specific toll in the ongoing escalation.

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Brussels vs capitals: EU integration

The ongoing discussions on Ukraine and Moldova's accession files, including debates on phased membership and veto limits, represent a continued but not fundamentally altered progression of the enlargement and institutional reform agenda.

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Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict

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Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict
Confirmed 29 militants killed in latest Pakistani strikes along the Afghan border, marking a specific toll in the ongoing escalation.

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