England and Afghanistan Seal Dominant Victories
England and Afghanistan claim big U-19 World Cup wins, while rain forces New Zealand and USA to share points.
January 19, 2026
Taliban Arrest Female Taekwondo Coach in Herat
Taliban arrest a female taekwondo coach in Herat for secretly training girls, underscoring the worsening crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
The Politics of Rebuilding Gaza
Gaza’s reconstruction is being shaped less by humanitarian need and more by political bargaining and power calculations.The battle over rebuilding may ultimately determine who controls Gaza’s future long after the war ends.
Pakistan in the Emerging Middle East-South Asia Security Web
Pakistan is emerging as a central player in a new trilateral defense framework with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, combining military strength, technology, and strategic influence. This alliance signals a shift toward regional autonomy, reducing reliance on traditional global powers.
U.S. Multilateralism Retirement and Its Global Fallout
America’s retreat from multilateral institutions signals more than policy recalibration, it exposes the fragility of global governance and reshapes the rules of international engagement. The vacuum left by Washington is both a risk and an opportunity for emerging powers.