regional security crisis
US-Venezuela Tensions Escalate as Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace "Closed" Amid Military Operations
Nov 30, 2025 12:56 am CST
The US-Venezuela standoff intensifies as President Trump declares Venezuelan airspace closed following military strikes against alleged drug vessels. US forces have targeted over 20 vessels, resulting in more than 80 fatalities, while multiple airlines suspend Venezuela flights amid the security crisis. Reports indicate Trump and Maduro recently spoke by phone, potentially discussing a meeting as regional tensions continue to mount.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict: Diplomatic Delegations Meet in Doha Following Deadly Clashes and Airstrikes
Oct 18, 2025 03:42 pm CST
Afghan and Pakistani delegations are meeting in Doha, Qatar to address escalating border tensions after a week of deadly cross-border fighting. The conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and injured hundreds, intensified when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province following the expiration of a 48-hour ceasefire. While Pakistan claims to be targeting militant hideouts, Afghanistan reports civilian casualties and has condemned the actions as violations of sovereignty.
Pakistan Accuses Taliban of Fighting India's Proxy War Amid Fragile Afghanistan Ceasefire
Oct 16, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made controversial claims that Afghanistan's Taliban government is fighting a "proxy war" for India, casting doubt on the recently negotiated 48-hour ceasefire between the neighboring countries. This accusation comes amid escalating cross-border tensions that have resulted in military and civilian casualties, with Pakistan alleging that Afghanistan harbors Pakistani Taliban (TTP) militants – a claim Kabul firmly denies.