BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]
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72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia leaves Thai readiness unchanged
Thai military forces have stressed that a newly agreed 72-hour ceasefire with Cambodia does not signal any reduction in military readiness, with troops remaining on full alert to safeguard national territory and sovereignty. Read More: Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, director of the joint press centre on […]
India diplomatic setbacks in 2025 highlighted in new report
India’s foreign policy faced notable challenges in 2025, with a leading Indian daily describing the year as one marked by unmet promises and diplomatic setbacks. According to a report published by The Hindu, New Delhi’s reliance on symbolic diplomacy, high-profile meetings and narrative-building failed to deliver tangible outcomes. The paper argued that while Prime Minister […]
American magazine The Diplomat declares Pakistan a focal point of global attention
Pakistan emerged as a renewed focus of global attention in 2025 after several years on the periphery of international strategic debates. According to an analysis highlighted by the US-based magazine The Diplomat, the year marked a strategic comeback driven by security, diplomacy, and regional developments. Read More: Najmuddin Shaikh: A Diplomat Par Excellence. A central theme of […]
Russian strikes kill civilians, disrupt power across Ukraine
KYIV: Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three people, including a four-year-old child, across Ukraine on Tuesday, triggering emergency power cuts and heightening regional security concerns as the war nears its fourth year. Read More: Russia intensifies strikes on Odesa, cuts power to 120000 According to Ukrainian officials, the strikes hit multiple regions, with […]
Thailand carries out air strikes amid border tensions with Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand has launched air strikes against Cambodian territory, according to Phnom Penh, despite both countries agreeing to hold talks this week to defuse escalating border clashes. Read More: China steps in to ease Cambodia–Thailand tensions Cambodia said Thai fighter jets bombed areas in Siem Reap and Preah Vihear provinces on Monday, only hours after Bangkok […]
King Abdulaziz Medal awarded to Pakistan’s Field Marshal Munir
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF called on His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom. During the meeting, both sides held discussions on matters of mutual interest, including regional security […]
UN rejects Taliban claim on Afghan territory and terrorism
The UN Security Council has dismissed the Taliban’s claim that Afghan territory is not used for terrorism. Its 16th Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team report labeled the claim as “unreliable.” The report warns that regional countries increasingly view Afghanistan as a source of instability. According to the report, several member states have reported that […]
UN report highlights cross-border militant threats from TTP
UNITED NATIONS: A recent report submitted to the United Nations (UN) Security Council has stated that the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to receive significant logistical and operational support from the Afghan Taliban. The findings raise serious concerns about Afghanistan’s role in regional security and cross-border militancy. Read More: TTP’s cross-border terror threatens Pakistan, warns UN […]
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday extended restrictions on Indian aircraft, keeping Pakistan’s airspace closed to them until January 23, 2026. The extension was announced a week before the earlier deadline was due to expire on December 24. Read More: Serial numbers of Indian Rafale jets shot down by Pakistan revealed In a notification issued through […]