On Thursday, Syria made a surprising move by appointing Anas Hassan Khattab, a former Al-Qaeda commander, as the head of the country’s general intelligence agency. Known by his alias Abu Ahmed Hudood, Khattab has a controversial history. In 2014, the UN listed him as a “terrorist” due to his close
The Arakan Army’s capture of the Myanmar-Bangladesh border is a development with far-reaching consequences, potentially sparking a crisis for Bangladesh and altering regional dynamics in South Asia. This event, though overlooked amidst global news, holds major implications for security, geopolitics, and international alliances. A Significant Victory for the Arakan Army
In a major update to its nuclear strategy, Russia has officially declared that it will protect its close ally Belarus under its nuclear umbrella. This means that if Belarus faces an attack, Russia could use nuclear weapons to defend it. This decision is part of an agreement with the Collective
For the first time since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, a cargo ship from Pakistan docked directly at the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh on November 11, 2024. This is a groundbreaking moment in history, signaling a new chapter in the relationship between these two neighboring countries. Until now, Bangladesh and
In recent months, Egypt has stepped up its involvement in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia. This comes as Cairo announced in August that it plans to send troops to Somalia under a new African Union mission. But this decision goes beyond mere peacekeeping. It’s part of a much
The South China Sea is a hot topic right now, with multiple Asian nations facing off against China over territorial claims. Tensions are rising, and experts warn that this situation could lead to a war involving the United States. China’s Claims and Growing Aggression For many years, China has claimed
A long-anticipated military response from Israel against Iran appears to have begun. Reports from both U.S. and Iranian media say that explosions can be heard in Tehran, the capital of Iran. Social media is buzzing with videos showing the aftermath of these strikes. This action is a response to Iran’s
At the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad, Pakistan, something unusual caught people’s attention. Two important leaders were there: Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref and India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. But there was one big question—why wasn’t India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi present?
Early this morning, Israel carried out airstrikes near the Syrian coast, with explosions reported dangerously close to a major Russian airbase—Khmeimim, located near the city of Latakia. While it’s unclear if the base itself was hit, this is still a significant escalation. Israel has targeted areas close to this crucial
