https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/afghans-search-for-loved-ones-kabul-rehab-centre-pakistan-airstrike Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated following a series of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul that reportedly killed hundreds of people. Pakistan claimed the strikes targeted militant groups, particularly the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it accuses of operating from Afghan territory. However, Afghan officials under the Taliban government argued that many civilians were killed, sparking international concern and outrage. The… Read more »
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-calls-all-party-meet-today-to-address-concerns-over-west-asia-crisis/articleshow/129789078.cms India’s government convened an emergency all-party meeting to address the growing crisis in West Asia and its potential impact on the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials emphasized the need for a unified national response as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. The conflict is particularly significant for India due to its heavy dependence… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-leans-us-iran-ties-emerge-potential-peacebroker-2026-03-24 Pakistan is positioning itself as a potential mediator between the United States and Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to a recent Reuters report, Pakistan has leveraged its diplomatic relationships with both countries to open communication channels and possibly host negotiations. The country shares a border with Iran and has historically maintained ties with Washington, placing… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-uzbekistan-sign-critical-minerals-pact-2026-02-18 The United States and Uzbekistan signed a Joint Investment Framework agreement to cooperate on the development of critical minerals. The deal aims to increase investment in exploration, mining, and processing of minerals essential for modern technology, including copper, lithium, uranium, and tungsten. The agreement includes plans to establish a joint investment holding company that would support future projects and… Read more »
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-hosts-central-asian-leaders-as-u-s-seeks-to-circumvent-china-on-rare-earth-metals The United States hosted leaders from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—in Washington to discuss cooperation on critical minerals and rare earth metalsused in high-tech industries. The meeting reflects the U.S. effort to reduce reliance on China, which dominates the global production and processing of rare earth minerals. During the summit, officials discussed expanding trade, increasing investment… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-forces-exchange-fire-after-airstrikes-deepen-tensions-2026-02-24 Pakistani and Afghan border forces exchanged fire along their shared 2,600-kilometer border after Pakistan conducted airstrikes targeting suspected militant camps inside Afghanistan. Pakistan claimed the strikes targeted fighters from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State Khorasan, which it says operate from Afghan territory and carry out attacks inside Pakistan. Pakistani officials said the airstrikes killed around 70 militants. However, the United Nations reported that… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/will-it-give-me-job-nepals-election-promises-dont-stop-youth-exodus-2026-02-26 Nepal is preparing for national elections on March 5, 2026, a pivotal vote following months of political turmoil and public discontent. Protest movements in 2025—largely driven by corruption scandals and a demand for economic reform—forced the incumbent government to resign, energizing a young electorate eager for change. As of late February, almost 19 million Nepalis are registered to vote, including a… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/turkmenistans-ex-president-says-diversifying-gas-exports-is-primary-goal-2026-02-22/?utm_ Turkmenistan’s former president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov says that diversifying the country’s vast natural gas export markets is its “primary goal,” according to a recent interview. As one of the world’s largest holders of gas reserves, Turkmenistan currently sends most of its exports to China via long-standing pipeline links, but it wants broader access to additional customers and routes. Berdymukhamedov emphasized international participation… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-troops-killed-militants-afghanstan-taliban-e7552b635c4a14b12c1d8cbec5ac2804 Pakistan’s military says it killed 34 militants in multiple raids across the country, specifically mainly near the Afghanistan border, as a part of operations against armed groups. ISPR released a statement about it, (Inter-Services Public Relations) stating that 26 of the militants were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NW region by afghanistan border), and 8 others were killed in Balochistan… Read more »
