cross-border tensions
Pakistan's Attempt to Create a South Asian Alliance Without India: Why Experts Say It's Destined to Fail
Dec 10, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Pakistan is pursuing a new regional alliance with Bangladesh and China while attempting to exclude India from South Asian cooperation. Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to expand this trilateral mechanism as an alternative to the dormant SAARC, analysts argue that India's economic dominance, crisis management capabilities, and essential role in regional trade make any South Asian bloc without New Delhi impractical and unsustainable.
Trump Intervenes as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Intensifies Despite Previous Ceasefire Efforts
Dec 10, 2025 12:23 pm CST
President Trump has announced plans to personally intervene in the escalating Thailand-Cambodia border conflict that has entered its third day of fighting, despite his previous successful ceasefire brokering in July. Both nations report military and civilian casualties as Thailand aims to diminish Cambodia's military capabilities while Cambodia claims to be taking defensive actions only. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been evacuated from border regions as diplomatic tensions rise between the Southeast Asian neighbors.
Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghan Civilian Areas Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Response
Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST
Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces have shattered diplomatic agreements and caused multiple civilian casualties. The Taliban-led government has condemned these attacks as violations of sovereignty and international norms, promising a "necessary response" while former Afghan leaders and diplomats call for de-escalation. Analysts warn this escalation could lead to open, unending regional conflict.
Trump Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Updates Number of Downed Fighter Jets to Eight
Nov 06, 2025 12:09 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has revised his controversial claim about mediating peace between India and Pakistan, now stating that eight fighter jets were downed during the conflict. Despite India's denials of US intervention, Trump continues to assert that his trade deal threats forced the nuclear powers to reach a ceasefire agreement following Operation Sindoor in May.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire After Successful Mediation Talks in Istanbul
Oct 31, 2025 07:32 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following productive talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The agreement includes establishing a monitoring mechanism to maintain peace after recent border clashes that led to airstrikes and closed key trade routes. Both nations will reconvene on November 6 to implement the peace framework along their historically disputed 2,600 km border.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Stall in Istanbul Despite Turkish Mediation Efforts
Oct 28, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a deadlock in Istanbul after three days of talks, with both sides blaming each other for the failure. Turkish officials continue mediation efforts to preserve the ceasefire agreed upon in Doha on October 19. The impasse centers on Pakistan's demands for guarantees that Afghan soil won't be used by militant groups, particularly the Pakistani Taliban. Despite the diplomatic tensions, the previously negotiated ceasefire remains intact, though border crossings between the nations have stayed closed for over two weeks, disrupting regional trade.
Taliban Defense Minister Rejects Pakistan's Claims of India's Involvement in Border Conflict
Oct 22, 2025 10:51 am CST
Afghanistan's Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations that India is involved in the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflicts. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob called these accusations "unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," while expressing Kabul's intention to strengthen ties with India based on mutual national interests, despite ongoing tensions with Pakistan that have disrupted border crossings and affected civilians on both sides.
The Durand Line: Disputed Afghanistan-Pakistan Border and Its Historical Context
Oct 20, 2025 04:38 pm CST
The Durand Line, established in 1893, remains a contested 2,600-kilometer boundary between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This article explores its colonial origins, Afghanistan's persistent refusal to recognize it as an official border, and how this historical dispute influences current regional tensions, including recent cross-border conflicts following Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
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.
Afghan Taliban Releases Drone Footage of Strikes on Pakistani Border Outposts Amid Escalating Conflict
Oct 15, 2025 06:41 pm CST
The Afghan Taliban has released footage showing drone strikes on Pakistani border outposts as tensions escalate in one of the deadliest conflicts between the neighbors in years. Dozens of Pakistani soldiers have been killed or are missing, while both sides report casualties. The violence follows explosions in Afghanistan that were blamed on Pakistan, with ongoing disputes over militant groups operating across the border.