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  • Airstrikes Hit Militant Bases in Paktika & Nangarhar, Afghanistan

    Airstrikes Hit Militant Bases in Paktika & Nangarhar, Afghanistan

    A blast struck a militant hideout in Bermal, located in Afghanistan’s Paktika province. According to Afghan sources, fighter jets conducted an airstrike that obliterated terrorist infrastructure in the area. Following this operation, reports emerged of another attack in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, with additional airstrikes in the Ghani Khel, Behsud, and Argoon regions. The exact number of militant casualties remains unconfirmed, as per local reports.

    Earlier this Sunday, these military actions occurred just days after Pakistan summoned the Afghan diplomatic mission to express strong condemnation over a deadly terrorist assault in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. That attack resulted in the martyrdom of 11 Pakistani Army soldiers.

    Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the vehicle-borne suicide bombing and subsequent attack on a military and law enforcement post in Bajaur, attributed to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as Fitna al Khwarij. The government emphasized its concern over the attack, which took place on February 16 at a joint security checkpost.

    According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the strike claimed the lives of at least 12 terrorists affiliated with an India-backed proxy, while 11 security personnel lost their lives defending the post.

    The foreign office highlighted ongoing concerns that the TTP’s leadership, based in Afghanistan, continues to operate with impunity on Afghan soil. Despite assurances from the Afghan Taliban regime, no substantial action has been taken to dismantle terrorist networks operating from within Afghanistan.

    Pakistan demanded immediate and verifiable steps from the Taliban to curb all terrorist groups on their territory, including their leadership ranks. The statement also reaffirmed Pakistan’s right to retaliate against and eliminate any TTP militants and affiliates, wherever they may be, to protect its citizens, soldiers, and borders.

    Since the Taliban retook control in 2021, cross-border terrorist incidents have increased, particularly in the provinces bordering Afghanistan, such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Security concerns persist as militant activities continue to threaten stability in the region.

    This situation is developing, and further updates are expected as new information becomes available.

  • Turkish Police Clash with Daesh Militants, 3 Officers and 6 Fighters Killed

    Turkish Police Clash with Daesh Militants, 3 Officers and 6 Fighters Killed

    Yalova: On Monday, a shootout in northwest Turkey resulted in the deaths of three police officers and six Daesh militants, according to the Interior Ministry. This occurred a week after over 100 suspected Daesh members were detained for allegedly planning attacks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

    Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated that eight police officers and another security personnel were injured during a raid on a residence in Yalova, located along the Sea of Marmara south of Istanbul. Authorities conducted over 100 raids nationwide early Monday morning.

    Turkey has intensified its crackdown on suspected Daesh militants this year amid the group’s resurgence on the global stage. Last week, the U.S. conducted a drone strike against Daesh targets in northwest Nigeria, and Australian officials indicated that two individuals involved in an attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach earlier this month appeared to be inspired by Daesh.

    On December 19, U.S. forces launched extensive strikes against multiple Daesh sites in Syria in response to an assault on American personnel.

    During the raid in Yalova, authorities suspected militants were hiding there overnight. A witness from Reuters reported hearing sporadic gunfire during an operation that lasted nearly eight hours.

    Last week, Turkish police arrested 115 individuals suspected of belonging to Daesh, accusing them of plotting attacks on the holiday festivities across the country.

    Yerlikaya emphasized that all the militants killed in Monday’s clash were Turkish citizens. He added that five women and six children were rescued alive from the scene.

    Over the past month, authorities have arrested 138 Daesh suspects and conducted simultaneous operations at 108 locations in 15 provinces, he explained.

    President Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences to the families of the fallen officers via a post on X (formerly Twitter), reaffirming Turkey’s commitment to fighting “the bloodthirsty villains who threaten our people’s peace and our nation’s security,” both within and outside its borders.

    In the early hours, police sealed off the road leading to the targeted house, with smoke rising from a nearby fire, and a police helicopter overhead. The Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office last week indicated that Daesh was particularly planning attacks targeting non-Muslim communities.

    Historically, the militant group was responsible for several attacks on civilians in Turkey about a decade ago, including shootings at Istanbul’s nightclub and main airport, which collectively claimed dozens of lives. Turkey served as a key transit hub for foreign fighters entering and leaving Syria during the conflict.

    Despite ongoing police operations over the years, the frequency of attacks has significantly decreased since the violence peaks in 2015-2017.

  • Trump Announces U.S. Strike on Daesh in Nigeria

    Trump Announces U.S. Strike on Daesh in Nigeria

    A U.S. military strike was carried out in northwest Nigeria at Nigeria’s request, according to President Donald Trump and the U.S. military, claiming the target group has been assaulting Christians in the area.

    “Tonight, under my orders as Commander-in-Chief, the United States launched a strong operation against ISIS (Daesh) terrorists in northwest Nigeria, who have been viciously attacking and killing mostly innocent Christians—a level of violence not seen for many years, even centuries,” Trump announced on Truth Social.

    Nigeria’s foreign ministry stated the airstrikes were part of ongoing security cooperation with the U.S., involving intelligence sharing and coordinated efforts to eliminate militant groups.

    “This precision bombing targeted terrorist positions in Nigeria’s northwest,” the ministry said on X.

    A Pentagon video showed at least one missile being launched from a naval vessel.

    U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed gratitude to Nigeria for their support and added, “There’s more to come…”

    Nigeria’s government has acknowledged that militant groups threaten both Muslims and Christians. The U.S. claims the persecution of Christians oversimplifies the complex security environment and overlooks Nigeria’s efforts to uphold religious freedom. Despite these tensions, Nigeria has agreed to collaborate with the U.S. to strengthen its military against militants.

    Nigeria’s population largely consists of Muslims in the north and Christians in the south.

    Earlier on Thursday, police reported that a suspected suicide bomber killed at least five people and wounded 35 more in Nigeria’s northeast, another region plagued by militant activity.

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a Christmas message on X, calling for peace, especially among different religious groups. He affirmed his commitment to protecting religious freedoms and safeguarding all Nigerians from violence.

    Trump posted his remarks about the strike on Christmas Day while at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, where he’s spending the holiday. He made no public appearances that day and was last seen traveling with his team on Wednesday night.

    Last week, the U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Daesh targets in Syria, responding to a suspected attack on U.S. personnel in the region, a move Trump endorsed.

  • Tajik Forces Neutralize Three Terrorists After Afghan Border Breach

    Tajik Forces Neutralize Three Terrorists After Afghan Border Breach

    Three armed militants crossed into Tajikistan from Afghanistan, declining to surrender when ordered. Tajik security forces responded quickly, pinpointing their location and instructing them to give up. Instead, the militants resisted with weapons, resulting in the forces neutralizing all three in a firefight. Authorities recovered weapons including an M-16, a Kalashnikov rifle, three foreign-made pistols with silencers, ten hand grenades, a night-vision device, explosives, and other military gear from the militants. During the clash, two border patrol officers were also killed.

    This was the third recent incident of illegal cross-border attacks from Afghanistan into Tajikistan over the past month. The Tajik government criticized the Afghan Taliban’s failure to prevent terrorist groups from using its territory to launch attacks into neighboring countries. The attack follows recent assaults which killed five Chinese nationals and wounded five others, with China’s embassy in Dushanbe warning Chinese citizens to evacuate border regions immediately.

    Since the Taliban reclaimed power in 2021, Pakistan has highlighted an increase in terrorist safe havens in Afghanistan, with the country suffering nearly 1,200 deaths this year alone due to terrorism connected to Afghan-based networks. Cross-border tensions escalated in October when Taliban militants launched unprovoked attacks on Pakistani border posts, resulting in over 200 Taliban fighters and militants killed, and 23 Pakistani soldiers losing their lives. Pakistan responded with precise strikes inside Afghanistan targeting terrorist hideouts, notably in Kandahar and Kabul. A ceasefire was briefly declared and later formalized in talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aiming to stop cross-border terrorism and establish lasting peace mechanisms. However, negotiations faltered after Pakistan rejected some of the Taliban’s arguments and concerns regarding ongoing attacks, though efforts to uphold the ceasefire persisted through continued diplomacy.

  • Erdogan: PKK Disarmament Marks New Era for Turkey

    Erdogan: PKK Disarmament Marks New Era for Turkey

    Turkish President Erdogan Promotes Historic PKK Disarmament


    Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets the audience before addressing the members of his ruling AK Party in Ankara on July 12, 2025. — Reuters

    • Erdogan celebrates PKK disarmament as a major milestone.
    • Calls on parliament to fully back the disarmament effort.
    • Thirty PKK fighters publicly destroy their weapons in northern Iraq.

    On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged complete support for the disarmament of Kurdish militants, following the initial transfer of weapons from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). He described this moment as a fresh chapter for Turkey.

    In a symbolic act, thirty PKK fighters set fire to their weapons in a cave in northern Iraq on Friday, marking a significant step toward ending a lengthy insurgency against Turkey.

    “As of yesterday, we are witnessing the start of the end of terrorism. Today signifies a new dawn; a new chapter in our history has begun. The path to a strong, united Turkey is wide open,” Erdogan declared to members of his AK Party in Ankara.

    He emphasized that recent developments have fostered unity within the nation, and he expressed hope that parliament would play an essential role in establishing a legal framework to finalize the disarmament.

    “I trust that our parliament will participate broadly to support this process,” Erdogan added.

    Ankara is working on establishing a parliamentary commission that would oversee the disarmament as well as the PKK’s transition into democratic governance.

    The PKK, which has been in conflict with the Turkish state since 1984, decided to disband and lay down its arms in May after a public call from its long-imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan.

    After numerous failed peace attempts, this new initiative holds the potential to resolve an insurgency that has claimed over 40,000 lives and created deep social and economic divisions in Turkey and beyond.