Tag: regional security
Trump says US is ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran cracks down on protesters; Tehran warns US bases are ‘legitimate targets’
The geopolitical chessboard of the Middle East is once again gripped by escalating tensions, as fresh protests within Iran have drawn sharp international attention,...
‘I have a plan’: BNP’s Tarique Rahman invokes Martin Luther King Jr as he lands in Bangladesh after 17 years-implications for India
After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia,...
Syrian forces arrest a senior IS commander in a security operation
In a significant development bolstering global counter-terrorism efforts, Syrian security forces have successfully apprehended a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State (IS) group during...
Bangladesh unrest: Mob torches BNP leader’s house; 7
The political landscape in Bangladesh has once again flared into a volatile state, marked by escalating tensions ahead of the nation's upcoming general elections....
Pakistan, Afghanistan exchange heavy fire along border after failed peace talks
The already volatile border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again erupted in heavy exchanges of fire, following the dramatic collapse of crucial...
Asim Munir elevated as Pakistan’s first CDF, becomes country’s most powerful general yet
In a significant overhaul of Pakistan's defence establishment, General Asim Munir has been elevated to the newly created and formidable position of Chief of...
European leaders say the US plan to end the Ukraine war needs more work.
The intricate dance of international diplomacy continues around the conflict in Ukraine, with a new development highlighting the nuanced perspectives across the Atlantic. While...
Israel’s military strikes Lebanon and Gaza, and dozens of people are dead.
The Middle East is once again reeling from a fresh wave of intense military action, as reports confirm a series of Israeli strikes targeting...
China retaliates against Japan’s new leader with strong words and economic blows.
The geopolitical chessboard is rarely still, and currently, the spotlight is firmly fixed on East Asia. Japan's new leadership, barely settled into their stride,...
‘There can be no white-washing of terrorism’: At SCO meet, Jaishankar asserts India’s right to defend
The recent gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers in Goa, India, served as a crucial platform for regional dialogue and addressing...
Japan and China are having words over Taiwan, after the prime minister’s comments.
A recent ripple has spread across East Asia, stemming from comments made by Japan's Prime Minister concerning Taiwan. These remarks have rekindled a sensitive...
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange fire as peace talks begin in Istanbul
The delicate dance of diplomacy often unfolds against a backdrop of stark realities on the ground, a truth underscored by recent events concerning Pakistan...
