
How United States Aid to Afghanistan Fuels Terrorism Risks
Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.

Billions in aid to Afghanistan raise concerns over accountability, misuse, and the Taliban’s management, casting doubt on international efforts.
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Who killed Khalilur Rahman Haqqani? ISKP or internal Taliban rivalry? Explore how this assassination deepens Afghanistan’s fault lines.

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With Hindu extremism on the rise, India’s identity is at a crossroads—what does this mean for the future of the nation?

Explore the resilience of Kashmiri voices amid decades of struggle, oppression, and the quest for justice and self-determination.

Terrorist attack at TUSAS near Ankara linked to PKK, as Türkiye responds with airstrikes on PKK targets in Iraq and Syria.
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With Pakistan eyeing BRICS membership, could BRICS reshape its economic, strategic, and geopolitical future?
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As Pakistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, India finds itself grappling with a series of diplomatic dilemmas

As Pakistan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, India’s diplomatic dilemmas come into sharp focus.

The diplomatic journeys of India and Pakistan have been a wild ride, reflecting their evolving roles on the global stage. There is a common perception