This makes the region not only strategically vital but also vulnerable to: Piracy Smuggling (arms, drugs, humans) Illegal fishing Maritime terrorism Securing these waters is essential for economic ...

The Supreme Court's decision against reserving seats for PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has resulted in political upheaval. The ruling challenges PTI's strength in the provincial assembly, potentially ...

Authorities in Somalia's northeastern Puntland state have firmly denied recent reports claiming that the United Arab Emirates is planning to install missile tracking and defense systems at the airport ...

In any case, Islamic State in Somalia’s ranks have increased steadily, from an estimated 200-300 fighters in 2016 to about 1,000 as of February 2025, according to reports. Puntland pushes back ...

Puntland declared itself an autonomous region of Somalia in 1998 amid the ongoing Somali civil war and has since achieved relative stability compared with the other parts of the country, which ...

In any case, Islamic State in Somalia’s ranks have increased steadily, from an estimated 200-300 fighters in 2016 to about 1,000 as of February 2025, according to reports. Puntland pushes back ...