https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/pakistan-air-force-eyes-fighter-jet-sale-as-its-reputation-rises Pakistan is seeking to expand international sales of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, a multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed with China, by engaging several Asian countries in defense discussions. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) confirmed that it recently held talks with Indonesia about the JF-17 during meetings between senior defense officials. While Islamabad has not officially confirmed negotiations over… Read more »
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/trump-may-visit-next-year-us-says-no-country-more-essential-than-india-10718747 US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor described India as the most essential partner for the United States as Washington and New Delhi prepare to resume trade deal negotiations beginning January 12. Speaking at the US Embassy in New Delhi, Gor emphasized that the bilateral relationship is anchored at the highest political levels, highlighting what he called the genuine friendship between US… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/14/are-irans-protests-different-this-time-around Iran is experiencing one of the most severe waves of unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, driven by a convergence of deep economic hardship and escalating external pressure from the United States. Protests that began in late December over the collapse of the Iranian rial quickly spread nationwide, drawing support from an unusually broad segment of society. Longstanding problems… Read more »
Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/oman-india-sign-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement-omans-state-news-2025-12-18/ India and Oman have signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment, as New Delhi seeks to deepen ties with the Middle East and diversify exports amid steep U.S. tariffs. Under the deal, Oman will grant zero-duty access on more than 98% of its tariff lines, covering nearly all Indian exports such as… Read more »
Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/afghan-hunger-crisis-deepens-aid-funding-falls-short-un-says-2025-12-16/ The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that it can no longer provide adequate aid to millions of Afghans suffering from hunger and malnutrition, marking the first time in decades it has been unable to mount an effective winter response. In a statement on December 16, the agency said deaths, particularly among children, are likely to rise… Read more »
Article: https://united24media.com/latest-news/kazakhstan-is-building-nato-standard-shell-factories-and-russia-is-not-happy-14352 Kazakhstan is moving forward with a $1 billion plan to build four NATO-standard artillery ammunition factories, signaling a major shift away from reliance on Russian weapons systems. Reported by The Moscow Times on December 17, the initiative has already prompted strong criticism from Moscow, with Russian officials calling the move “unfriendly.” Historically, Kazakhstan has lacked domestic production of… 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 »
