UN Extends Taliban Sanctions Monitoring Amid Rising Terror Threats

UN Security Council renews Taliban sanctions monitoring as Afghanistan remains a hub for international terrorist networks.
TTP Resurgence: A Deadly Sequel with No End in Sight — Is Pakistan’s Patience Running Out?
![Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns? [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ftcms_d6f6a15e-9ae3-4322-bf58-4378b4661d57-1024x810.webp)
Why does the TTP resurgence keep happening, like a bad sequel that no one wanted? Are we just blind to the patterns?
UN, Arab League Oppose Trump’s Proposal to Relocate Palestinians Outside Gaza
![UN and Arab League oppose Trump's proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, citing violations of international law. [Image via The Nation]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/un-opposes-trump-s-proposal-to-relocate-palestinians-outside-gaza-1738035665-4812.webp 800w, data:image/webp;base64,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 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/un-opposes-trump-s-proposal-to-relocate-palestinians-outside-gaza-1738035665-4812-600x338.webp 600w)
UN and Arab League oppose Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians outside Gaza, citing violations of international law.
The Resurgence of Sectarianism in Pakistan: A Threat Matrix?

Sectarianism is so deep-rooted in our society that even the state deems it ‘normal’ and does not react unless extremist manifestations of the phenomenon start turning ugly. The state’s typical response entails the ‘concealment and appeasement’ approach, which was evident from its dealing with the recent upsurge in sectarian tensions in the country.
Is the United States Pivoting to Eurasia?
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US Deputy Secretary of State visit to South Asia, particularly regarding Afghanistan, marks a shift towards civilian diplomatic engagement.
India’s Failed Digital Strike Against Pakistan

In the 21st century, a new threat of war looms. Fifth-generation warfare is becoming increasingly relevant and dangerous.