Clashes have recently broken out in western Suweida in southern Syria, showing how unstable the region remains. Fighting began between Syrian Internal Security Forces and armed Druze groups linked to a group called the National Guard. Armed fighters tried to move into certain areas, using heavy weapons like machine guns and rockets, which led to [...]
A recent air strike in Kabul has caused heavy loss of life and raised tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Taliban government said the strike hit a drug rehabilitation hospital, killing many civilians, while Pakistan denied this and claimed it targeted militant sites. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan confirmed over 140 deaths and [...]
The conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan has become more serious. Fighting began after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Afghan border provinces in February 2026, saying it was targeting militant groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban government denied this and said the strikes killed civilians and violated its territory. Since then, both sides [...]
Officials say drug traffickers are still using the long border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, showing how hard it is to stop smuggling in the region. Afghan spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said drugs are still moving into Tajikistan, even though counter-drug actions are ongoing. Tajik border guards reported a clash with armed smugglers, during which three suspects [...]
Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has spread along their disputed border, causing many deaths and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. On December 8, 2025, Thailand carried out airstrikes on Cambodian military targets after both countries accused each other of starting new attacks. At least one Thai soldier died and several others were [...]
The overnight clash between Afghan and Pakistani forces at the border near the Chaman, Spin Boldak crossing, caused fear and confusion for many nearby residents. Heavy gunfire and loud shelling lasted for hours, breaking a recent ceasefire that aimed to bring peace to the area. Five people, mostly civilians, were killed, and several others were [...]
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire following a week of intense border battles. They reached the agreement on October 19, 2025, in peace negotiations in Doha, Qatar, with assistance from Qatar and Türkiye. It seeks to end the most intense fighting between the two nations since the Taliban's capture of power in 2021. Both [...]