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Suicide attack in Pakistan kills 12, injures 30 amid rising militant violence: Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility
A suicide bomber attacked a police checkpost in Dera Ismail Khan, killing 12 people. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility.
2 min read26 Sep 2026Lessons from 9/11’s fallout: America can’t ignore its internal rupture as it chases shadowy enemies abroad
The gravest threat to America’s future isn’t Islamist radicalism or foreign adversaries, but the hardening of two antagonistic blocs with contrasting visions of the country’s future. The only ‘clash of civilizations’ in evidence today features US Democrats in a bitter battle with Republicans.
4 min read11 Sep 2026The horrific attacks that shook the world: how 9/11 may have impacted how this century is playing out
Did Al Qaeda’s terror strikes of 11 September 2001 aimed at America alter the course of history? Global geopolitics of the past 25 years offers a complex record, no doubt, but one that’s riddled with clues. Think geo-rivalry.
3 min read11 Sep 2026Under the Taliban, Afghanistan is, for once, peaceful
Tired of war, Afghans have welcomed peace. Cities which used to ring to the blasts of suicide-bombers feel surprisingly calm.
13 min read17 Aug 2026Mint Quick Edit | Pakistan’s hospital air-strike? Its Afghan operation is only worsening tensions
While the world was agog with the Iran war, hostilities closer home caught attention for an attack on a rehab centre in Afghanistan that should make Pakistan squirm. This is another military misadventure that must stop.
1 min read18 Mar 2026Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif declares ‘open war’ with Afghan Taliban: ‘Our patience reached its limit’
Pakistan, Afghanistan 'war': Pakistan bombed Kabul and Kandahar in Afghanistan on Friday, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in what the Taliban government said was retaliation for earlier deadly air strikes.
1 min read27 Feb 2026From sheltering Sheikh Hasina to hosting another Taliban minister, India keeps up the balancing act
It is difficult to see India handing over Sheikh Hasina to Muhammad Yunus, who has forged connections with the anti-India axis of China, Pakistan, and Turkey rather than endearing himself to New Delhi.
5 min read22 Nov 2025Pakistan says Taliban backtracked on anti-terror pledges as talks with Afghanistan collapse in Turkiye
Pakistan confirmed that its four-day peace talks with Afghanistan have failed, accusing the Taliban regime of reneging on promises to curb cross-border terrorism and supporting anti-Pakistan militants despite repeated diplomatic efforts in Turkiye.
2 min read29 Oct 2025Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ with Afghanistan if…
Pakistan's defence minister believes Afghanistan seeks peace but warns of open war if Istanbul talks fail.
2 min read25 Oct 2025Mideast deal done? Trump takes a victory lap as Gaza peace hangs by a thread.
As the last surviving Israeli hostages return home, Donald Trump dials Vladimir Putin, refocusing attention on ending the Russia–Ukraine war. But Benjamin Netanyahu may not be done yet.
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