Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-afghanistan-fighting-background-a23c22bd981170679735bd295220bb49 Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has escalated into what Pakistan’s defense minister called an “open war,” marking the most serious armed confrontation between the two neighbors in years. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif stated that violence has intensified since a Qatari-mediated ceasefire in October broke down, with tensions building over cross-border attacks. In recent days,… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-protesters-attacked-us-consulate-karachi-iran-a3cc0c3c6f126cc54a657f61d312a203 On March 1st, violent protests erupted across Pakistan after hundreds of demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. The unrest followed a U.S. and Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking anger among many Pakistani Shiite protesters. Demonstrations took place in Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, and Gilgit-Baltistan, where crowds fought… 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 »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-says-it-supports-pakistans-right-defend-itself-against-afghan-taliban-2026-02-27/ On February 27, 2026, the United States publicly declared its support for Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” against attacks from Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers after Pakistan said the two neighbouring states were in “open war.” The U.S. State Department described the Afghan Taliban as a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist group,” highlighting Washington’s view of the militants… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-court-throws-out-alleged-corruption-case-against-opposition-leader-2026-02-27/ An Indian court on February 27, 2026, dismissed a high-profile corruption case against opposition leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The allegations stemmed from an alleged 2022 liquor licensing policy irregularity that was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), leading to Kejriwal’s arrest in March 2024 and his release on bail… Read more »
Link to my Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-taliban-forces-clash-diplomatic-efforts-intensify-2026-02-28/ Fighting between Pakistani forces and Afghanistan’s Taliban military entered a third consecutive day on February 28, 2026, after Pakistan launched some of its deepest strikes inside Afghan territory in years, hitting Taliban military installations and posts in cities including Kabul and Kandahar. Islamabad says it is responding to cross-border attacks by militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban… Read more »
Link to article- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-iran-talks-geneva-trump-military-threat/ Indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resumed in Geneva under the shadow of President Trump’s threat of military action if no agreement is reached. The negotiations, mediated by Oman, follow heightened tensions, including U.S. participation in Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. Iran described the latest discussions as “serious” and “more… Read more »
Link to article-https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/politics/us-iran-military-buildup-pressure The United States is expanding its military presence in the Middle East as nuclear negotiations with Iran continue in Geneva, signaling both pressure and preparation for possible strikes if diplomacy fails. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group to the region and is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, alongside repositioning fighter jets,… Read more »
