From Ukraine to Gwadar, a map drawn in 1904 is quietly explaining every major crisis in the world today. Classical geopolitics never left.
As the old order fractures under the weight of multipolarity, Islamabad and Moscow are quietly rewriting the terms of a relationship once buried beneath Cold War rubble.
For decades, Pakistan has borne the heaviest brunt of instability in Afghanistan. When the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in August 2021, there was
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The 6th Central Asia-China foreign ministers’ meeting focused on trade, cooperation, and global challenges in Almaty.
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Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen ties through new agreements, boosting trade, energy, and transport cooperation.
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ICJ hears case on Israel’s obligations to UN, aid groups, and third states in occupied Palestine amid Gaza crisis.
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Pakistan aims to boost $50M date palm exports with UAE help; scientist honored for tissue culture innovation.
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Israel strikes Hezbollah target in Beirut’s southern suburbs, escalating tensions despite ceasefire agreement.
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Deadly explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port kills 28, injures 700; cause linked to chemical storage, fire ongoing.
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Shehbaz, Erdogan urge Gaza ceasefire, push for Palestine state, and boost Pakistan-Turkiye economic, defense ties.