Pakistan, Afghanistan Continue Peace Talks Amid Rising Border Tensions

Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered the third day of peace talks in Istanbul, as officials from both sides seek to defuse weeks of escalating violence along their shared border. The negotiations come after a series of deadly clashes that left at least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 Afghan fighters dead, according to official sources. Both […]

Navigating the Gaza Narrative: Facts, Aid, and the Cost of Misinformation

Navigating the Gaza Narrative: Facts, Aid, and the Cost of Misinformation

First and foremost, Israel’s right to secure borders. The chaos in Gaza isn’t just a humanitarian tragedy—it’s a squandered opportunity for prosperity, exacerbated by Hamas’s terrorist governance and amplified by relentless propaganda. Far from the one-sided narratives peddled by biased media and international bodies, the reality underscores Israel’s responsible stewardship amid existential threats, while exposing […]

M23 Rebel Parade Raises Fears Over Eastern Congo Peace Deal as Tensions With Rwanda Persist

M23 Rebel Parade Raises Fears Over Eastern Congo Peace Deal as Tensions With Rwanda Persist

A massive military parade held by the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo over the weekend has triggered fresh fears that a long anticipated peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda the group’s alleged main backer could be unraveling. On Sunday, M23 fighters staged a show of force in Goma, parading more […]

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

Israel Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Plan, Hostage Exchange and Disarmament on the Table

For over two years, the Gaza conflict has seen intermittent ceasefires. A significant earlier agreement came into effect in January 2025 a phased, hostage prisoner exchange that began January 19, involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees, and included a temporary ceasefire. However, escalation resumed as Hamas and Israel disagreed over subsequent phases. […]

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

Hamas Agrees to 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Exchange Underway

After nearly 23 months of conflict, Hamas has accepted a new 60‑day ceasefire proposal, brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and backed by the United States. Under the agreement, half of the Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza would be released in exchange for a temporary halt to hostilities and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. Ceasefire […]

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment

Hamas Leader Arrives in Cairo as Egypt Pushes to Salvage Ceasefire Talks Amid Gaza Bombardment

A senior Hamas leader has arrived in Cairo for urgent ceasefire negotiations as Israeli airstrikes continue to pound Gaza City, intensifying a conflict that has already caused significant civilian casualties and destruction over the past week. The visit marks a renewed attempt by Egyptian mediators to broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas after […]