Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a temporary ceasefire after days of deadly clashes Clashes in recent days have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan is grappling with militant attacks that have increased since 2021, when the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan. The Associated Press
U.S. charges Cambodian tycoon in massive alleged cryptocurrency scam In an indictment unsealed in federal court, U.S. prosecutors charge the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate in a massive cryptocurrency scam, bilking would-be investors out of billions of dollars. Michael Sullivan
Pastors and staff from underground church are arrested in China China has in recent years arrested and detained Christian leaders of underground churches, who are not registered with the government and under its control. Chandelis Duster
India is forcibly deporting Muslims, including its own citizens, after Kashmir violence In the aftermath of a deadly militant attack in Kashmir in April, authorities have expelled more than 1,500 Muslims from India, often at gunpoint. Omkar Khandekar
What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize Anticipation is growing and bookies around the world are taking bets on who'll be awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Here is what to know ahead of the award announcement this week. Kate Bartlett
China curbs rare earth exports, raising stakes before Trump-Xi talks Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting. John Ruwitch
A Hindu nationalist movement celebrates 100 years. Now what? A Hindu nationalist group celebrates its centenary amid a remarkable trajectory: Once banned for its association with Gandhi's killer, a former follower now leads India. Diaa Hadid
Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded by a weekend snowstorm on the Chinese side of Mount Everest have reached safety, state media said late Tuesday. The Associated Press
With U.S. leadership in doubt, can its allies chart their own course? U.S. allies in Europe and the Indo-Pacific are showing willingness to coordinate and cooperate across a wide range of shared interests, from trade to defense and alliance management to China. Ben Bland
Snowstorm traps hundreds of hikers on Mount Everest during China's national holiday Rescue workers were helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest in Tibet, Chinese state media said late Sunday. The Associated Press
