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First-person footage shows a Yak-52 aircraft gunner shooting down a Shahed drone over southern Ukraine.

Is Pakistan Moving Toward Regime Change in Kabul? Today’s meeting of Pakistani figures with Taliban opponents—initiated by the ISI in London—alongside last night’s drone strikes on a Taliban army corps in Balkh and the continuation of Pakistani attacks in Kunar, Zabul, and Nuristan, all suggest that Islamabad is not backing down. For the Afghan Taliban, as “students of Pakistan,” the situation is becoming increasingly difficult. On one hand, they appear unwilling or unable to distance themselves from militant groups, including the TTP. On the other, continuing under mounting pressure risks deepening what many perceive as a humiliating dependency. Yet the core issue is not how the Taliban views these developments. The real question is what Pakistan aims to achieve through its apparent multi-layered strategy. Is the targeted killing of Taliban leaders—and ultimately reshaping or replacing the Taliban regime—a serious option on the table? 2026 is shaping up to be a decisive year. The direction Pakistan chooses may soon become clear.

Volkswagen is in talks with Rafael to convert its Osnabrück factory from car production to manufacturing components for the Iron Dome. Source: FT

BREAKING: A Saudi source to Al Arabiya says the Kingdom denies claims that its leadership prefers prolonging the Iran war. "The Foreign Minister had previously confirmed the Kingdom’s patience has limits."

Genuinely think that geopolitically India was never really that relevant in the West-Central-South Asian corridor, apart from being a spoiler for Pakistan that actually shares more of a border with Iran/China. I think the further Pakistan develops the less relevant India becomes especially within that region. Pakistan is in the goldilocks spot of diplomacy because it's in the goldilocks zone geopolitical and has enough conventional power to be a heavyweight in the region.

How can Pakistan have cooperation with China, be friends with US, allied with Saudia, yet have backchannels with Iran??? "I am not indulging in self-praise But Pakistanis are intelligent people"

Pakistan is doing its best for his new relationship with Bangladesh. But boy should know that it’s more frustration with a toxic ex than a current relationship of love which brought them together.

March 25, 1971 is observed as Genocide Day. On the occasion of Genocide Day, 1 pay my deepest respect to all the martyrs. In the history of freedom-loving Bangladesh, 25 March 1971 remains one of the most disgraceful and brutal days. On that dark night, the Pakistani occupation forces carried out one of the most heinous genocides in history against the unarmed people of Bangladesh in the name of 'Operation Searchlight". They indiscriminately opened fire on teachers, intellectuals and innocent civilians at various places, including Dhaka University, Pilkhana and Rajarbāgh Police Lines, killing many people. The genocide of 25 March was a pre-planned massacre. Why this organised killing spree could not be resisted remains a matter of historical research regarding the visible role of the political leadership of that time. However, on the night of 25 March, the 8th East Bengal Regiment in Chattogram formally initiated armed resistance against the genocide by declaring 'We Revolt'. Through this resistance to genocide, the long nine-month armed Liberation War began. To convey the value and significance of independence to the present and future generations, it is essential to know about the genocide of 25 March as well. Let us all strive to honour the sacrifices of the martyrs by establishing in the state and society the spirit of the great Liberation War - equality, human dignity and social justice. Let us work together to build a just, developed, prosperous, self-reliant and democratic Bangladesh. I pray to the Almighty Allah to grant forgiveness and eternal peace to the departed souls of all the martyrs. On the occasion of Genocide Day on 25 March. I wish every success to all the programmes organised to observe the day.

The art of the deal. Iran is getting it now. Let’s hope we stay on this trajectory. What will our Iranophiles say about this? Imagine Iran patrolling Hormuz and collecting their toll and sharing it with the U.S. After all, Trump loves his tariffs! From big noise like “No U.S. bases in the Middle East!” they will have to start defending US-Iran tariff-sharing 😂