Trump Eyes Return to Bagram Air Base Amid Strategic Push Near China
U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan is being viewed by U.S. defense and diplomatic officials as a potential precursor to a major re-engagement in the region — one that could resemble a full-scale re-invasion.
The Fall of the “Golden Billion”: A New Global Power Shift
The "Golden Billion" era is coming to an end. The Pareto Principle—often called the 80/20 rule—explains how a small minority controls the majority of resources and power. Originally coined by economist Vilfredo Pareto, this idea has long justified why roughly 20% of people hold 80% of the wealth in any society.
5 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Targeted IED Attack in Balochistan
Five Pakistani soldiers were killed on Monday when an improvised explosive device (IED) targeted their vehicle in the restive Balochistan province, officials confirmed.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Ankara Against Legal Crackdown on Turkish Opposition
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Turkey’s capital, Ankara, on Sunday to protest a mounting legal crackdown on the country’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP). The demonstration came on the eve of a crucial court ruling that could oust the CHP’s leader, Özgür Özel, by invalidating the party’s 2023 congress over alleged procedural irregularities.
Saudi-French Push at UN Puts Palestinian Statehood Back on Global Agenda
In a dramatic shift at the United Nations, an overwhelming majority of member states voted in favor of a Saudi-French declaration backing Palestinian statehood, signaling a renewed momentum for the two-state solution after years of diplomatic deadlock.
UN General Assembly Endorses Saudi-French ‘New York Declaration’ for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Without Hamas
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed the Saudi-French sponsored “New York Declaration,” a resolution seeking to revive the long-stalled two-state solution between Israel and Palestine while explicitly excluding Hamas from the process.
Heavy Clashes Near Afghan Border Leave 12 Pakistani Soldiers, 35 Militants Dead
In a series of fierce confrontations this week along Pakistan’s northwestern frontier with Afghanistan, 12 Pakistani soldiers and 35 militants have been killed, the military announced.
NATO Launches Large-Scale Military Drills Near Russia
NATO has begun extensive military exercises close to Russia’s borders, a move that has heightened regional tensions and drawn sharp criticism from Moscow. The drills involve thousands of troops and advanced weaponry, signaling a show of strength at a time of already strained relations.
Inside The UN Power Struggle In Bangladesh
The rejection of Richard S. Howard, the UN Secretary-General’s nominee for Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, has turned into one of the most bizarre and politically charged diplomatic episodes in recent memory.
Bangladesh Arrest Surge Threatens Democracy
After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina’s government last August, Bangladesh’s interim government had promised a swift return to democracy . That promise has been emphatically belied as the interim government headed by Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus is yet to announce a roadmap for elections. Meanwhile , the country sinks into waves of arbitrary arrests that has become a preferred state weapon to control dissent and neutralise political opposition.