China, Russia, and Iran have launched week-long BRICS Plus naval exercises in the waters of South Africa. According to Reuters, the three countries began the joint naval drills on Saturday. Host officials have described the exercises as being conducted under the BRICS Plus framework, saying their aim is to “ensure the security of shipping and More
Violent protests in several Iranian cities have entered their fourteenth day. At the same time, reports of casualties, reciprocal reactions between Tehran and Washington and statements by Iranian officials regarding the role of foreign actors have heightened tensions. The protests, which began due to economic difficulties and the depreciation of the Iranian rial, continue across More
Pakistani media have reported that exporters in the country are losing about $177 million each month due to the closure of trade routes with Afghanistan. Continued disruptions could significantly weaken Pakistan’s long-term access to Afghan and Central Asian markets. According to reports, Pakistan closed all trade routes with Afghanistan nearly three months ago following violations of More
An Indian media outlet has reported that Turkey has withdrawn from mediating between Afghanistan and Pakistan after repeated but unsuccessful efforts to resolve disputes between the two countries. According to reports, Pakistan violated Afghan territory about three months ago and carried out attacks near the Durand Line, prompting retaliatory strikes by Afghan forces. Over the More
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw from 66 United Nations bodies and international organisations, including major forums for cooperation on climate change, peace and democracy, Al Jazeera reported. In a presidential memorandum released by the White House on Wednesday evening, Trump said the decision followed a review of organisations, conventions and treaties More
The United States has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuelan exports in “back‑to‑back” operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, media reports said on Thursday. US forces boarded the Russian‑flagged Marinera after a pursuit lasting almost two weeks as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland, the BBC reported. The seizure was carried out More
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed serious concern over the situation in Venezuela following a United States military operation, stating that governments must not use threats or force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any country. On January 3, US forces carried out a military operation in Venezuela that More
Imports of one-day-old chicks have resumed from neighbouring Iran to Afghanistan through the Dogharoon crossing after a one-year halt, a media report said on Wednesday. IRNA News Agency reported that Hossein Jamshidi, administrative chief Taybad district in Khorasan province, stated on Tuesday that the chicks had been exported in 11 consignments via the Dogharon border More
As winter approaches, many residents of Kabul have raised concerns over rising air pollution—a problem that, according to doctors, has serious and harmful consequences for public health. They advise that people use air-purifying masks when moving around outdoors. Doctors say that the widespread use of cheap and low-quality fuels, the increase in polluting vehicles, and More
The former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation says that the interpretation of the Doha Agreement by Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistani army, is “incorrect,” emphasizing that the agreement pertains exclusively to Afghanistan and the United States. Meanwhile, Zalmay Khalilzad said in a message posted on X that Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, in a More
