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#MeanwhileInAsia reports from Lahore, Pakistan this week on the legacy of empire in the region
@IvanCNN shares what #CNN found by tracking abandoned US military equipment in Pakistan.
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#MeanwhileInAsia on the ground in Lahore:
@IvanCNN @KunalSehgal92 @SophiaSaifi explain why Afghanistan and Pakistan are fighting across their rugged border, and how the Pakistani Taliban is carrying out terror attacks in the country.
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Clarification Regarding Reports on the Closure of Iranian Borders to Pakistan
With regard to reports concerning the closure of Iranian borders to Pakistan, I would like to clarify a few important points here:
First, there are currently no restrictions on the Iranian side on the export of Iranian goods to Pakistan, including LPG.
Iran's borders with all its neighboring countries remain open.
Naturally and rationally, under the prevailing circumstances, it would be neither logical nor in the interests of either side for Iran to close its borders to its immediate neighbors, particularly brotherly Pakistan.
Second, changes in the implementation of Pakistan's E-Form procedure for imports from Iran have created a situation in which traders are effectively and literally unable to dispatch cargo from Iran to Pakistan.
Consultations with the Pakistani side are currently underway to address this issue.
Third, according to reports, several hundred trucks carrying LPG have crossed the Rimdan border into Gabd on the Pakistani side.
However, despite having remained there for several weeks, these trucks have yet to be unloaded or cleared, further complicating the movement of goods and the smooth flow of bilateral trade.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that cross-border trade between Iran and Pakistan is an integral part of the bilateral agreements reached at the highest levels. It serves the mutual interests of both countries and their people.
Iran has made every possible effort, leaving no stone unturned, to facilitate and promote this essential bilateral trade.
We remain committed to continuing these efforts in close coordination with our Pakistani counterparts to overcome existing challenges, facilitate the movement of goods, and strengthen economic cooperation between our two brotherly countries.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin race that capped a deeply polarized presidential race. cnn.it/4BqaGxF
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A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War- read our deeply reported story on how the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
w/ @SangerNYT @julianbarnes @maggieNYT @jonathanvswan @EricSchmittNYT
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Why is #Pakistan at war with the Taliban?
@SophiaSaifi @KunalSehgal92 and I explore the tortured history that led to this deadly conflict
Watch the whole show:
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The Pakistan Afghanistan conflict isn’t just a border clash, it’s a regional fault line that could redraw alliances, fuel militancy,and test great-power influence across South Asia. Exploring what this means for the wider region with @IvanCNN , @SophiaSaifi & @KunalSehgal92 on @CNN’s #MeanwhileInAsia. A must watch
Unpacking the Pakistan Afghanistan conflict and what that means for the wider region with @IvanCNN & Kunal Sehgal for @CNN ‘s #MeanwhileInAsia
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Unpacking the Pakistan Afghanistan conflict and what that means for the wider region with @IvanCNN & Kunal Sehgal for @CNN ‘s #MeanwhileInAsia
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Talking AI with Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, on the sidelines of this week's APEC Finance Ministers Meeting
#Hongkong
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One of the first major programming announcements from the newly enlarged Skydance:
Breaking: Jon Stewart will remain at the helm of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” through December 2028, extending his once-a-week hosting role through the next presidential election. cnn.com/2026/10/19/media/jon…
Hong Kong used to put on a Pride Parade.
So where have Pride and other events like Pink Dot gone?
Report by @hkchrislau Dan Hodge, Jared Formanek & Xavian Wu
#hongkong #LGBTQ
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Breaking: CNN legend Christiane @Amanpour, the network's chief international anchor, is departing the network next June. cnn.com/2026/10/19/media/chr…
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[1/2] Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro today summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to convey the Philippines’ serious concern and strong objection to his public statement of 15 October 2026, which conveyed a threat of the use of force.
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🇨🇳🏭🤖 On the latest Meanwhile in Asia, we explore #China’s "#darkfactories." These are factories so automated, they run with the lights off and a fraction of the workers.
China was already the world’s factory floor. Now thanks to advances in #automation and #AI, it’s rolling out these #smart #factories of the future where machines are replacing humans.
This has huge implications for the future of work, overcapacity, and #US competitiveness.
Manufacturing is a recognized vulnerability for the US. America has two challenges: to re-learn manufacturing, and to catch up with China in regards to using embodied AI as it rolls out these dark factories across the country.
Important stuff in this fast-paced new episode with @ValerioCNN and Kunal Seghal. Let us know what you think!
👊🏽 Produced by @ally_barnard and @GusWatson
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"Allegedly assaulted."
It's literally on video.
The Prime Minister’s Office:
The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation.
Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable.
But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual.
The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence.
We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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A major fire caused deaths and injuries at one of Canada's busiest military bases, sparked by an unspecified "serious incident," with authorities still working to contain the blaze. cnn.it/4sdbFxa
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To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear. Our photographer was clearly marked as Press. She was clearly beaten. These are not partisan or risible statements, but indisputable. We urge a thorough investigation and accountability.
The Prime Minister’s Office:
The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation.
Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable.
But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual.
The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence.
We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary, advisers to the president said, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the White House’s top spokesperson. cnn.it/3VPdpAE
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I’m told Trump was embarrassed by the coverage of Zacharia’s briefing and when he polled other aides about her, Zacharia had few allies willing to stand up for her or defend her performance. The main reason he rushed to select her after growing irritated with how long the process was taking to replace Karoline Leavitt was because he wanted more people defending him on TV. When she failed to do so in a sufficient way with Sean Hannity, Trump said he knew she needed to go.
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Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and slinging rocks.
Caught in the attack was Post photographer Heidi Levine. “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times,” Levine said. wapo.st/4yt6dHY

























