Pakistan and Russia held their first formal security consultations on Asian regional issues. Both sides reviewed key security challenges, emerging alliances, and new opportunities for cooperation. The meeting also included discussions between Pakistan’s Foreign Office and Russia’s Director General for Asia and Pacific Cooperation. Pakistan and Russia focused on bilateral security priorities and regional stability. […]
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US scales back Iraq mission, focus shifts to Syria
The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it is scaling back its military mission in Iraq, handing over greater responsibility to Baghdad for combating remnants of the Islamic State within the country. A US defense official confirmed that the remaining American forces will transition away from direct counter-ISIS operations, instead focusing on bilateral security cooperation with […]