Pakistan Army Struggles to Contain Balochistan Insurgency; Defence Minister Admits Limitations

The flames of insurgency are burning in Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest province. Despite carrying out crackdowns, Islamabad has still failed to bring the Baloch rebels under control. In this situation, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged the “limitations” of the Pakistani army. Explaining the reasons why the Baloch insurgency cannot be curbed, he addressed Pakistan’s parliament on Tuesday.

255 Killed, Including 22 Soldiers, in Deadly Clashes in Pakistan

In Pakistan’s Balochistan province, a three-day-long military operation has resulted in the deaths of 197 members of the Baloch Liberation Army, at least 22 Pakistani soldiers responsible for security, and 36 civilian casualties including children, due to clashes between both sides. Altogether, the total death toll has risen to 255.

Deadly BLA Attacks Hit Multiple Targets in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

In Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, at least 10 security personnel were killed in coordinated attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army at 12 locations early Saturday. The attackers targeted police stations, prisons, and paramilitary force installations. The army said that 99 people were killed in retaliatory operations. The US-based news agency AP reported the news.

Growing Unrest and Voter Apathy Mark Final Phase of Myanmar Junta Election

Myanmar’s military junta has pushed forward with the final phase of its national election amid widespread unrest, armed clashes and notably low voter turnout, raising serious questions about the credibility of the poll.

India and EU on Verge of Landmark FTA, Opening Billion-Dollar Markets for Trade

The long-discussed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) has reached the threshold of a final announcement. Citing relevant government sources, Reuters reported that a political announcement of the agreement may come on January 27, which, if implemented, would usher in a new chapter in the economic and strategic relationship between the two sides.

Kremlin Outlines Russian Delegation’s Priorities in Trilateral Talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the first meeting of the new trilateral talks between Russian, U.S., and Ukrainian officials will focus exclusively on security issues. This format was agreed after Washington held separate bilateral discussions with both Kyiv and Moscow earlier in the week.

U.S. Naval Fleet Heads Toward Iran as Trump Issues Warning

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that an American naval fleet, or “armada,” has been sent toward Iran. However, he expressed hope that there would be no need to use this military force.

United States Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization

Putting an end to all speculation, the United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite warnings that the move could have negative consequences for both American and global public health, the Trump administration proceeded with the decision.

Pakistan Decides to Join Trump’s Gaza Peace Council

Pakistan has decided to join the ‘peace council’ announced by US President Donald Trump on Gaza. The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday.

Khamenei Blames Trump for Instigating Deadly Protests in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed former US President Donald Trump for instigating the deadly anti-government protests that have been ongoing in Iran for several weeks.