https://m.thewire.in/article/world/pakistans-military-success-over-india-in-its-four-day-clash-showcased-chinese-weaponry-us-congressional-panel/amp?utm=trendingwidget A new report from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission links Pakistan’s military success during its four-day conflict with India in May 2025 Operation Sindoo the extensive use of advanced Chinese weaponry. The clash, triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, became one of the most serious India Pakistan confrontations in decades. According to the report, China leveraged… Read more »
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated again after the Taliban accused Pakistan of launching overnight airstrikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika, allegedly killing 10 civilians, including children, and injuring four others. Afghan spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned the strikes as violations of Afghan sovereignty and warned of a potential response. Pakistan has not commented on the allegations, which come weeks after… Read more »
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/modi-courts-putin-eye-trump-s-disapproval Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expected visit to India in early December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Summit carries unusual importance due to major geopolitical shifts and India’s ongoing attempts to negotiate a compromise trade deal with Donald Trump’s United States. Unlike Putin’s quieter 2021 trip, both sides are engaging in intensive preparations . These meetings are helping shape the… Read more »
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/78180 This article reports Vladimir Putin’s meeting with a wounded Russian serviceman that is receiving treatment at the Vishenevsky Military Hospital. Putin personally awarded the soldiers state honors, and praised their courage and discipline during military operations in Ukraine. He emphasized that their actions demonstrate the strength and unity of Russia’s armed forces. Putin highlighted improvements in military medical care,… Read more »
Article: AP News On November 28, 2025, a cross-border attack from Afghan territory struck workers in Tajikistan, killing three Chinese citizens and wounding a fourth. Tajik authorities reported that the assailants used a drone armed with grenades and firearms. The attack occurred near the Tajik border and was condemned as a serious breach of security, highlighting vulnerabilities along this fragile… Read more »
Article: AP News On November 24, 2025, three suicide bombers attacked Pakistan’s Frontier Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, killing three paramilitary officers and injuring several others. Explosives were detonated at the main gate and inside the compound, but a rapid response prevented a larger catastrophe. No group claimed responsibility, though Pakistan has previously blamed Afghan-based militants, including the TTP. The attack… Read more »
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-officer-killed-suicide-bombing-northwest-pakistan-127993384 Pakistan has experienced a surge in violent attacks, highlighting ongoing security challenges and strained regional relations. On Monday, a suicide bombing near a police vehicle in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killed at least one officer and injured several others. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack. Separately, in southwestern Balochistan province, suicide bombers and gunmen targeted a military… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/01/climate/iran-water-crisis-evacuate-tehran Iran is facing an unprecedented water crisis that threatens its major cities, agricultural sectors, and overall social stability. Tehran, home to around 15 million people, relies on reservoirs that are now dangerously low: Latyan Dam is at 9% capacity, Amir Kabir Dam at 8%, and Mashhad’s main reservoirs at just 3%. The crisis stems from decades of over-extraction, dam… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/25/taliban-says-pakistan-bombed-afghanistan-killing-nine-children-and-a-woman Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan surged after Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing a home in Khost province, killing nine children and one woman. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the midnight strike destroyed the house of a local resident, also injuring civilians in additional attacks in Kunar and Paktika. Pakistan’s military denied targeting civilians, rejecting the allegation as false…. Read more »
Article: ReutersHistorical context source: CFR.org India and Afghanistan are launching air cargo services, a key step in resetting ties amid tense India–Pakistan relations. Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi visited New Delhi to push for expanded trade and cargo hubs for essential goods including grains, medicines, and industrial goods. Cargo flights between Kabul and Indian cities, including Delhi and Amritsar, will… Read more »
