China’s national mobilization is turning industry, infrastructure, energy, and artificial intelligence into strategic reserves in the face of a confrontation that Washington is also beginning to think about in terms of comprehensive national power. The reform of the National Defense Mobilization Law converges on a single historical turning point: the rivalry between China and the United States is ceasing to […]

Taliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for nearly five hours along the border in Paktia province on Tuesday evening, damaging several homes and prompting some residents to flee, four local sources told Amu TV on Wednesday. The clashes occurred in border areas of Zazi Aryub district and began at about 5 p.m. local time, according to the sources, most […]

Taliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for nearly five hours along the border in Paktia province on Tuesday evening, damaging several homes and prompting some residents to flee, four local sources told Amu TV on Wednesday. The clashes occurred in border areas of Zazi Aryub district and began at about 5 p.m. local time, according to the sources, most […]

Pakistan said Thursday that it carried out air and drone strikes against 10 locations in Afghanistan after accusing the Taliban of launching drones into Pakistani territory, escalating tensions after several days of cross-border attacks and clashes. Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said drones launched from Afghan territory entered Pakistan on Wednesday, describing the incident as a “deliberate and unlawful incursion” […]

Key Takeaways:Forum 18 reports a second mass Tabligh Jamaat case in under a year: 12 men jailed 1–5 years in Almaty Region (Dec. 2025); nine more on trial in Taldykorgan (Zhetisu) under Judge Alibek Abdikhayev, next hearing 25 Sept. Charge is Criminal Code Art. 405(2)—joining a group after a 2013 Astana ban as “extremist.” Maximum two years if convicted; they […]