Pakistani airstrikes kill 10 civilians in Afghanistan, U.N. mission says

Pakistan says airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 22 terrorists, but Afghanistan's Taliban regime and the U.N. mission in the country say mostly children were killed.

• Oct 1

14 newborns killed as fire tears through Pakistani hospital's nursery

Authorities in Islamabad, Pakistan, say a fire caused by an air-conditioning unit exploding in a major hospital nursery ward killed 14 newborns.

• Aug 26

Iran repeats that Hormuz deal is close

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a historic joint defense pact, establishing their mutual support in case of an attack. Meanwhile, Iran said again that it is finalizing a deal to co-manage the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

• Aug 8

New Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi-backed troops

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched new attacks on Saudi-backed troops in Yemen. The attacks come as Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.

• Aug 7

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign deal

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a new defense deal that may raise alarm bells for some nations in the Middle East. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab explains.

• Aug 7

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement

The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement.

• Aug 7

10 climbers, including famed mountaineer, dead in Pakistan avalanche

The 10-person expedition lost contact with its base camp after an avalanche struck Broad Peak as they attempted to scale the mountain.

• Aug 1

Famed climber among 10 missing on Pakistan peak; 4 bodies recovered

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies and were looking for the others, officials said. Acclaimed climber Nirmal Purja was among the missing.

• Jul 31

State of U.S.-Iran talks as war seems to expand

Pakistani mediators say indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing despite the latest wave of attacks by both sides. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest. Then, former national security adviser H. R. McMaster joins with analysis.

• Jul 30

40 killed when speeding, overcrowded bus tumbles into Pakistan ravine, officials say

A speeding bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in Pakistan, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, officials said.

• Jul 3

At least 14 kids killed as Pakistan tutoring center's roof collapses

The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing more than a dozen pupils and leaving at least eight more injured, authorities say.

• Jul 1

Afghanistan's Taliban claims Pakistani airstrikes killed 36 civilians

Pakistani security forces carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan​ border, followed by "calibrated strikes."

• Jun 29

Vance gives update on Iran talks

Vice President J.D. Vance gave an update after the U.S. wrapped up another day of talks with Iran in Switzerland, touting that the two sides had laid "a very good foundation" for a deal. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.

• Jun 22

Vance touts "great progress" in Switzerland

Vice President JD Vance said that there's been "great progress" with Iran, as he stood alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. The three spoke ahead of a quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan and Qatar.

• Jun 21

U.S., Iran hint at major progress in peace talks

Is a deal between the U.S. and Iran finally within reach? CBS News' Taurean Small and Elliot Ackerman have the latest.

• Jun 12

Pakistani army chief meets with Iran

Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir met with senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump said on social media that the U.S. and Iran were nearing a peace deal. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.

• May 24

24 killed, dozens more injured in suicide bombing in Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the attack a "cowardly act of terrorism" on social media.

• May 24

Man gets death sentence for killing teen TikTok star in Pakistan

Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.

• May 19

Trump warns "the clock is ticking" for Iran

President Trump warned Sunday on social media that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to accept a peace agreement. Iran said Monday that it responded to the latest proposal via Pakistani mediators. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest, while global affairs analyst Jonathan Wachtel joins with more insight.

• May 18

Trump downplays Iran war's role in Xi summit

Ahead of a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping have almost nothing to talk about when it comes to the war with Iran. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to discuss.

• May 12

Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields

The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.

• May 12

Retired Navy vice admiral on Iran's uranium

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that the war with Iran won't end until the nation's enriched uranium is removed. Ret. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Murrett joins with his perspective.

• May 11

Mercy Corps: Iran war will worsen food insecurity

The aid organization Mercy Corps is warning that the Iran war will have devastating consequences for nations already on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, vice president for global policy and advocacy at Mercy Corps, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

• May 5

Iran makes new offer to the U.S.

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade on Iranian ports, officials said Monday. President Trump said Saturday that he canceled U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for direct talks. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Apr 27

Trump on canceling envoys' Pakistan trip

President Trump spoke with reporters at the Palm Beach International Airport on Saturday after canceling special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.

• Apr 25

Show More