counterterrorism
Ivory Coast Seeks US Surveillance Aircraft to Combat Al Qaeda in the Sahel Region
Dec 12, 2025 01:35 am CST
Ivory Coast is requesting US surveillance aircraft deployment in its northern territory to combat Al Qaeda-affiliated militants in the Sahel region. This strategic move comes after the US lost its key intelligence base in Niger, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in West Africa where terrorist groups continue to expand their influence despite changing regional alliances.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Putin and Modi Strengthen Bilateral Ties in New Delhi
Dec 06, 2025 01:07 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, attending a dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu and holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two-day diplomatic visit focused on strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism and reaffirming the long-standing friendship between the nations, marking their first in-person meeting on Indian soil in four years.
Pakistan's State-Sponsored Terrorism Against India Since 1947: NatStrat's Comprehensive Report Documents Decades of Cross-Border Terror
Nov 26, 2025 11:12 pm CST
NatStrat's landmark report documents Pakistan's systematic use of terrorism as state policy against India from 1947 to 2025, revealing a consistent pattern of cross-border terror attacks including the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The report, compiled by former Deputy National Security Advisor Ambassador Pankaj Saran, traces Pakistan's strategy from the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir through decades of proxy warfare, highlighting the ISI's central role in supporting terrorist organizations and India's resilience against this persistent threat.
Kashmiri Analyst Condemns Delhi Bomber: "Suicide, Not Martyrdom" Says Son of India's First Hijacker
Nov 20, 2025 06:39 pm CST
Junaid Qureshi, son of India's first aircraft hijacker and director of EFSAS, strongly condemns the Delhi Red Fort suicide bombing as an act against Islamic teachings. He calls for Kashmiri society to take decisive action against terrorism and warns of Pakistan's evolving strategy to make the conflict appear "Kashmiri-owned" through new recruitment patterns targeting educated youth and women.
The Secret Alliance: How Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak Established Israel's Security Footprint in Cote d'Ivoire
Nov 16, 2025 07:53 pm CST
This investigative report reveals how convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak collaborated to transform political instability in Cote d'Ivoire into a lucrative security agreement. Following the 2010-2011 political crisis, the duo orchestrated meetings, proposed surveillance systems, and navigated UN embargoes to establish Israeli security services in the West African nation, culminating in a formal defense agreement by 2014.
Israel's Foreign Minister Highlights India as "Global Superpower" in Strengthening Strategic Partnership
Nov 05, 2025 12:24 am CST
In an exclusive interview, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar emphasizes the strengthening India-Israel strategic partnership spanning defense, counterterrorism, and trade. Sa'ar expresses gratitude for India's support following the October 7 attacks, discusses the Palestinian situation, and highlights future cooperation including defense frameworks and participation in India's upcoming Artificial Intelligence Summit.
Former CIA Officer Reveals How Osama bin Laden Escaped Tora Bora Disguised as a Woman
Oct 25, 2025 11:32 am CST
A former CIA counterterrorism officer has revealed that Osama bin Laden escaped US forces in Afghanistan's Tora Bora mountains by disguising himself as a woman, aided by an Al-Qaeda operative who had infiltrated as a translator. John Kiriakou, who led CIA operations in Pakistan, also disclosed previously unknown connections between Pakistan's government, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Al-Qaeda that were downplayed for strategic reasons.
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif To Meet US President Trump In Washington Tomorrow
Sep 24, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel from New York to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump on Thursday, as the two sides made a renewed push to reset their bilateral relations.
Why Trump Is Trying To Get Back Bagram Airfield In Afghanistan
Sep 20, 2025 01:28 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has said he is in talks with the Taliban to bring Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan back under American control, calling the decision to abandon the site a mistake.
EU Unveils 'New Strategic Agenda' To Expand Ties With India
Sep 18, 2025 02:13 am CST
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday unveiled a new strategic agenda to significantly ramp up its engagement with India in a range of key areas such as defence, trade and energy, and to jointly tackle major global challenges.