Article: Economics times Turkey is in advanced talks to join a NATO-style collective defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, under which an attack on one would be treated as an attack on all. The Pakistan–Saudi agreement, signed in September 2025, already includes this clause. Turkey’s potential entry signals deeper strategic alignment across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa…. Read more »
Article: Reuters India and the European Union are moving toward deeper strategic alignment, with Germany emerging as a key driver of expanded cooperation in defence, trade, critical technologies, and green development. This reflects Europe’s broader effort to diversify partnerships in South Asia and reduce strategic dependence on Russia and China, while positioning India as a long-term economic and security partner…. Read more »
Article: Reuters Iran’s clerical leadership is facing its largest anti-government protests since 2022, driven initially by rising prices and economic hardship. Amid growing unrest, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened possible intervention if Iranian authorities use force against demonstrators, saying the U.S. stands “ready to help.” In response, Iran’s Parliament Speaker warned that any U.S. attack would prompt retaliation, with… Read more »
Article: AP News President Donald Trump announced that he is extending invitations to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to attend next year’s G20 summit, which the United States will host in Miami, Florida. Although neither Central Asian country is a formal member of the G20, it is common practice for host nations to invite non-members to participate as guests. Trump revealed the… Read more »
Article: AP News Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as major international aid cuts have sharply reduced food assistance. More than 17 million people face crisis-level hunger, while nearly 23 million depend on aid. Funding reductions to the World Food Programme have forced it to limit support to the most vulnerable. Economic collapse, drought, earthquakes, refugee returns, and Taliban… Read more »
Article: Reuters Historical Context Source: Council of Foreign Relations Pakistan has reached a deal worth more than $4 billion to supply weapons and military equipment to Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), according to Pakistani officials. The agreement was discussed during a visit by Pakistan’s army chief to Benghazi, where he met senior LNA figures. The deal reportedly includes fighter… 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 »
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 »