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Gaza enters 2026 with more deaths and Israeli attacks
The start of 2026 in Gaza has marked numerous deaths, including that of a Palestinian man killed by the Israeli army, amid ongoing severe humanitarian conditions. Flooded tents due to harsh winter wea...
'80 Indian Drones Attacked Pak Airbase', Pakistan Confirms India Destroyed Noor Khan Air Base
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that India launched about 80 drones towards Pakistan over 36 hours during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. This admission was ma...
India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Peak: PoK Unrest, Boycotts, Water Woes And Delhi's Sharp Diplomatic Pressure
India's strategic approach towards Pakistan has intensified with increased unrest in PoK, grassroots economic boycotts against Pakistani goods, and stringent diplomatic efforts by India. Prime Ministe...
UN-Designated Terrorist Masood Azhar Issues Threat of Thousands of Suicide Bombers Targeting India Soon
An audio recording attributed to Masood Azhar, leader of the designated terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has been released online, causing outrage and concern. The content of the recording incl...
Pakistan on verge of $1.5bn deal to provide weapons and jets to Sudan
Pakistan is reportedly close to finalizing a $1.5 billion deal with Saudi Arabia's support to supply aircraft, drones, and advanced air defense systems to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The proposed...
More than 50 NGOs warn Israeli bans will gravely impede aid access in Gaza
Over 50 international NGOs have warned that recent registration measures imposed by Israel will suspend their operations in Gaza and the West Bank from January 2, 2026. They claim this undermines huma...
Indian Army Hits Key Modernisation Milestones In 2025: Precision Long-Range Strikes And Fresh Battlefield Formations
In 2025, the Indian Army achieved significant modernisation milestones against the backdrop of increasing tensions with Pakistan. Notable progress includes advancements in deterrence capabilities, pre...
Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza
The Israeli government has banned 37 international NGOs from operating in Gaza by March 1, stating that they failed to meet security and transparency standards. The decision follows an order for these...
Pakistan has deadliest year in decade as Taliban ties worsen
According to recent reports, Pakistan has witnessed the highest number of fatalities from insurgent attacks with 3,967 deaths recorded across the country in the past year. This marks an unfortunate re...
Arab League holds emergency meeting over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
The Arab League convened an emergency meeting in Cairo on Sunday, chaired by the UAE, to discuss Israel's official recognition of Somaliland. The move has been condemned by a coalition of countries in...
The Year That Took India and Pakistan to the Brink
India and Pakistan navigated their most severe diplomatic crisis in decades amid heightened tensions and several skirmishes due to unresolved border disputes, particularly over Kashmir. The nuclear st...
Pakistan seals $4bn arms deal to sell Chinese warplanes to Libya's Khalifa Haftar: Report
Pakistan has finalized an arms deal worth more than $4 billion with General Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army to sell military equipment and Chinese-made warplanes. Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakis...
South Asia’s Difficult Year
In 2025, South Asia faced multiple geopolitical challenges including ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, which had escalated due to historical disputes and new security concerns. Additionally...
IAF Evaluates Russian S-500 Air Defence to Neutralise Emerging China-Pak Stealth Fighter and Hypersonic Missiles Threats
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Russia's S-500 missile system as a defensive measure against emerging threats from Chinese and Pakistani stealth fighter capabilities and h...
India's Army Fast-Tracks ₹2,000 Cr Loitering Munitions Buy: 60% Indigenous, Kamikaze Drones To Counter China-Pak Threats
The Indian Army plans to procure loitering munitions worth approximately ₹2,000 crores ($25 million) with a focus on domestic production. The acquisition will follow a fast-tracked procurement process...
Turkey hunts for new security alliances as regional tensions rise
Turkey seeks new military cooperation agreements and allies amid rising regional tensions, aiming to build a security structure with potential partners across the Gulf. Turkey is considering joining S...
Indian Army Chief confirms full readiness for ground offensive against Pakistan following successful Op Sindoor mobilisation
General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the Indian Army has completed its personnel mobilization during Operation Sindoor and is ready for potential ground operations against Pakistan if necessary....
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Causes Billions In Losses, Deals Major Blow To Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Trade And Economy
The prolonged closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border trade routes exceeding three months has caused significant economic damage. Business leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have reported severe impacts...
Report Suggests Pakistan State Machinery Actively Normalising JeM and LeT Operations Under Guise of Political Activity
A report based on dossiers and open-source material indicates that the Pakistani state is allegedly facilitating the operations of terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Th...
Pakistan Navy Performs Live Missile Firings and Drone Attacks in North Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy recently carried out live missile firing drills involving LY-80 (N) surface-to-air missiles and loitering munitions, along with sea trials of an indigenous unmanned surface vehicle d...
Pahalgam terror attack mastermind Kasuri boasts of Pakistan Army ties, issues threats to India
Saifullah Kasuri, Deputy Chief of the terrorist organization led by Hafiz Saeed, has boasted about connections to the Pakistani military. This revelation underscores the alleged deep ties between outl...
China's Grip on Pakistan Causes Concern in Delhi
The article discusses the increasing Chinese influence in Pakistan and how this development raises concerns for India, especially regarding security and strategic implications. It highlights infrastru...
Turkey Eyes Entry into Saudi-Pakistan Defence Alliance, Potentially Reshaping Middle East Security Dynamics
Turkey seeks to join the defense alliance between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, which could significantly alter the security dynamics in the Middle East....
Pinaka LRGR Fires Back: India's 120km Precision Strike Neutralises Pakistan's Fatah Threat
India has successfully tested its Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) with a range of up to 120 km, developed by the DRDO. This development comes as a response to Pakistan’s advancements in rocket ...
Turkey in 'advanced talks' to join Saudi Arabia and Pakistan defence pact: Report
Turkey is reportedly engaging in advanced talks with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for a potential defence pact that could lead to the formation of a new military bloc in the Middle East. The deal, which ...
Trade, terror and takeover: Pakistan's multi-pronged push in Bangladesh
Pakistan has intensified its efforts ahead of the scheduled February elections in Bangladesh through various strategic moves. These actions are aimed at influencing the political landscape in the coun...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Nigeria denounce 'illegal' Israeli state visit to Somaliland
Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, condemned Israel's official visit to Somaliland as violating international norms and undermining Somalia's sovereignty. The join...
China’s Wang Yi accuses US of playing ‘international policeman’ in Venezuela
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the United States during high-level talks with Pakistan's officials in Beijing on Sunday. He accused the U.S. of acting as a global policeman and condemned ...
IAF Accelerates Indigenous DEAD Loitering Munitions Post-May Ops Sindoor Success
The Indian Air Force is accelerating development of indigenous loitering munitions for Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (DEAD) missions, spurred by the success of Israeli-made HAROP systems in the re...
India Performed Creditably During Operation Sindoor, Says Stimson Centre Analyst Christopher Clary
Christopher Clary, a Fellow at the Stimson Center's South Asia program, has noted that India demonstrated commendable performance during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. According to Clary’s repor...
India To Deploy Layered Air Defence Shields Across Defence Corridors To Protect Critical Hubs From Pakistan-China Threats
India intends to install comprehensive air defence systems throughout its major Defence Corridors to protect crucial industrial and strategic infrastructure from potential threats, primarily from Paki...
Pakistan's Air Force Claims To Have Tested Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile
The Pakistan Air Force claims to have successfully tested the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile on January 3, 2026. This test is seen as a response to India’s recent missile tests, particularly the ...
Eight countries urge Israel to allow 'permanent and dignified shelter' into Gaza as weather worsens
Ministers from Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt issued a statement urging Israel to lift restrictions and allow essential supplies into Gaza. They expressed con...
Baloch Leader Mir Yar Baloch Appeals To EAM Jaishankar, Warns China May Deploy Troops In Balochistan Soon
Mir Yar Baloch, a leader of the Baloch nationalist movement, has issued an open letter dated January 1, 2026, warning India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that China may soon deploy troops ...
Indian Army Led Full Operational Planning: New Details On Operation Sindoor Emerges
The Indian Army has revealed new details about Operation Sindoor, which took place in May 2025 and targeted terrorist infrastructure based in Pakistan. This operation highlights the army's successful ...
Operation Sindoor: How India Dismantled Pakistan's Nuclear Bluff In 2025
Describes Operation Sindoor (May 6-10, 2025), a 88-hour campaign where India demonstrated the ineffectiveness of Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine of 'Full Spectrum Deterrence,' which uses the threat of esc...
Beijing's Pakistan Arms Support During Operation Sindoor Undermines Mediator Credibility: South Asia Analyst Michael Kugelman
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has criticized China's claim of acting as a mediator during the India-Pakistan military confrontation in May 2025, pointing out that Beijing simultaneously provided...
Pahalgam Terror Kingpin Confesses: India Destroyed Camps In Operation Sindoor; Makes Empty Threats
India has conducted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terrorism, which top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) official Saifullah Kasuri admits resulted in the destruction of terrorist camps. Kasuri is the d...
India's Arch Enemy Pakistan Had The Deadliest Year In A Decade
According to Bloomberg reporting, Pakistan saw its highest number of deaths due to insurgent violence since 2015 in 2025, with a total of 3,967 casualties. The reported surge includes over 1,000 viole...
5 Things to Watch in South Asia Next Year
Key geopolitical developments and risks are anticipated for South Asia in the upcoming year following an eventful 2025. The summary does not provide specific details but highlights that there will be ...
India's K4 SLBM Test Sparks A Major Flutter In Pakistan
The recent successful test launch of India’s K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from INS Arighaat off the coast of Visakhapatnam has raised concerns in Pakistan. Conducted around December...
BEL Actively Advancing 'Anant Shastra' Air Defence Missile Systems
The Indian Army has tendered for the procurement of five to six regiments of the Anant Shastra surface-to-air missile systems from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an estimated cost of ₹30,000 cror...
Pentagon Report Confirms China Armed Pakistan With 36 J-10C Jets
The Pentagon’s 2025 China Military Power Report reveals that China has supplied Pakistan with 36 J-10C fighters since 2020, a confirmation of earlier intelligence assessments by India. This report, ma...
Growing China-Pakistan Military Partnership a Challenge for India
The increasing military cooperation between China and Pakistan is emerging as a significant challenge for India. Beijing is rapidly expanding its presence in missile, cyber, and space domains....
Bush and Putin Talk About Nuclear Risks in Pakistan: It Worries Us Too
During a conversation between U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the topic of nuclear risks associated with Pakistan was discussed. Both leaders expressed concern over...
Putin Told Bush in 2005 That Pakistan Had Supplied Stolen Uranium to Iran
In 2005, Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President George W. Bush that Pakistan had allegedly supplied stolen uranium to Iran, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation....
IAF Fast-Tracks Indigenous Stealth Programme to Render S-400 Invisible to China-Pak Spy Satellites
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an indigenous project aimed at making their S-400 Triumf air defense systems invisible to the space-based surveillance capabilities of China and Pakistan. This ...
Pentagon Report Highlights Cooperation Between China And Pakistan In Defence, Space
The Pentagon released its annual report on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', detailing growing military and space cooperation between China and Pakist...
China Claims on Arunachal Pradesh and Closer Ties with Pakistan: What Alarms India According to the Pentagon Report
The annual Pentagon report highlights growing concerns in India over Chinese territorial claims in Arunachal Pradesh (considered Indian territory by China) and increasing strategic cooperation between...
Strategic Arms Race: What Does Pentagon's New Report Say About China-Pakistan Defense Cooperation and Indian Concerns?
A new report from the Pentagon discusses concerns about the strategic arms race, focusing on defense cooperation between China and Pakistan and its implications for India. The report highlights growin...
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