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‘We Are More Capable Now,’ Says Iran’s Army Chief as Trump Weighs Strong Action

Iran’s army chief says the armed forces are stronger now than during the 12-day war with Israel, as President Trump weighs strong action amid Iran’s protest crisis.

January 13, 2026
Iran, News, Security, USA

“Take Over Your Institutions,” Trump Tells Iranians as US Escalates Pressure

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to keep protesting and take over state institutions, escalating pressure as unrest continues.

January 13, 2026
Iran, News, Security, USA

Reports of Renewed Activity at Bagram Airbase Raise Regional Security Concerns

Reports of renewed activity at Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase have raised regional security concerns amid rising US-Iran tensions.

January 13, 2026
Afghanistan, Geopolitics, News, Security, USA

Taliban Members Implicated in Extrajudicial Killings Across Afghanistan

Internal Taliban documents reveal members’ role in extrajudicial killings across Afghan provinces, raising accountability concerns.

January 13, 2026
Afghanistan, Breaking News, Human Rights, Security

Taliban Police Confirm Arrest of Journalist Nazira Rashidi in Kunduz

Taliban police confirm journalist Nazira Rashidi and four women arrested in Kunduz over alleged criminal incident

January 13, 2026
Afghanistan, Breaking News, Security, Society

Sweden Urges Citizens in Iran to Leave Amid Security Concerns

Sweden’s Foreign Ministry advises Swedish nationals to leave Iran due to escalating unrest and safety risks.

January 13, 2026
Breaking News, International news, Iran, Security, Sweden

Leaked Files and Confessions Expose Pattern of Taliban-Ordered Killings in Afghanistan

Afghanistan International reveals documents and confessions showing a pattern of Taliban-ordered extrajudicial killings and enforced impunity.

January 12, 2026
Afghanistan, News, Security

Not a New Fatwa, a New Fear: Why the Taliban is Repeating Its Jihad Ban in 2026

The Taliban has repeated its ban on cross-border jihad in 2026, but this time the timing reflects growing fear of regional instability.

January 12, 2026
Afghanistan, Geopolitics, News, Security

Talal Chaudhry Slams PTI Over Afghanistan Stance and Terrorism Issue

Minister of State Talal Chaudhry has criticized PTI over its stance on Afghanistan and its position on terrorism as attacks continue to rise in Pakistan.