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US and NATO left Bagram in July 2021 under Biden’s watch, after Trump’s 2020 deal with the Taliban — now America wants Bagram back. [Courtesy: AFP].
America wants Bagram back to monitor China, but the move risks straining Afghanistan’s Taliban and reshaping Pakistan’s security concerns.
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
A wide view of the UN Security Council briefing on threats to global peace and security from terrorist acts. [UN Media, 20 Aug 2025]
Afghan Exiles, Islamabad Talks, and the Irony of Taliban Criticism
Islamabad’s peace dialogue faces Kabul’s criticism, while militants enjoy safe havens inside Afghanistan.
Emerging India-Israel nexus in Balochistan
Very concerning revelations of Indian-Israeli nexus using militancy, propaganda to destabilise Balochistan.
Iran Israel Conflict: Afghans Urge Unity to Prevent Crisis
Rachel Gaza Appeal Stop Child Starvation and Bombing
Ms Rachel Gaza Appeal continues despite backlash, as she speaks out again against Israel’s forced starvation of children in Gaza.
Kate Middleton and Prince William Stronger after Cancer Battle
Kate Middleton and Prince William show renewed love and unity during Isle of Mull visit after her cancer battle, marking a powerful comeback.
Is Trump’s "Gaza Gambit" a "big win" or the opposite of what Palestinians want? [Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty.]
Trump’s Gaza Gambit: A "big win" or forced displacement disguised as redevelopment? His AI-generated "Trump Gaza" vision sparks global outrage.
The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start
Pakistan faces $450B in losses, 80,000 deaths due to the Afghanistan crisis, straining its economy, security and global investments.
Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport: A Grand Infrastructure Without Flights—What Went Wrong?
Why has Pakistan’s Gwadar Airport failed to take off, and what does this tell us about the country’s broader developmental challenges?
Pakistan halts Afghan transit trade after border clashes, choking supply routes and straining its own ports.
Over speeding and poor road safety blamed for the tragic Swat Expressway accident that left 15 dead and several injured
Mounting border tensions, militant threats, and diplomatic mistrust threaten to push Pakistan and Afghanistan toward a dangerous crossroads, one that could redefine South Asia’s security landscape
Pakistan’s recent operations along the Afghan border mark a shift from patient diplomacy to decisive action against cross-border terrorism, amid rising tensions fueled by the Afghanistan-India nexus.
Pakistan rejects Taliban’s “unprovoked firing” claim as disinformation after Spin Boldak clashes, citing militant attacks.
Taliban claimed Pakistan sought truce, but sources say Kabul pleaded ceasefire after heavy PAF strikes on militants.
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