A suicide attack in Kabul kills a Taliban officer, days after the deadly Kunduz bombing, as IS-K threats persist in Afghanistan.
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Deadly Clashes In Balochistan: 18 Pakistani Soldiers Lost Lives, 23 Terrorists Killed
Pakistani troops clash with Baloch insurgents in Kalat of Balochistan, leaving 18 security personnel and 23 rebels dead in heavy fighting.
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14 Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter, Including ₹1 Crore Bounty Leader
Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism.
Kashmiri Resistance: Terrorism or Insurgency
Attack on an Indian Army in Poonch raises a critical question: is it terrorism as India claims, or Kashmiri resistance? Amid sparked debate, one thing’s clear – incident carries crucial implications amidst several upcoming international events in India.
Insurgency in Balochistan and Pakistan’s Security Concerns
Regional geopolitics and competition have played a major role in fueling the insurgency in Balochistan, Pakistan. The streak of attacks by insurgent groups and terrorism\’s recent wave in Pakistan, especially when the Interim Afghan Government is hunting down ISKP in Afghanistan, make security challenges apparent.