Author: ZORAIZ KLASRA
ZORAIZ KLASRA
Zoraiz Klasra is the National Security and Defence Correspondent for The Islamabad Telegraph. He specializes in exposing hybrid warfare, disinformation campaigns, and regional threats to Pakistan. His investigative reporting focuses on covert networks involving India, Israel, and anti-state proxies.
Trump’s Greenland ambition has intensified following the successful U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has formally rejected U.S. annexation threats as “absurd” and “illegal.” The appointment of Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy signals a shift from rhetoric to active policy execution. Global leaders in North Korea and Iran have voiced “shock” at the potential for further U.S. territorial interventions. In a world already reeling from the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the geopolitical landscape has shifted from the tropical heat of Caracas to the icy frontiers of the Arctic. As…
Switzerland tragedy investigators reveal the fire was likely caused by “fountain candle” sparklers. Pope Leo XIV sent a message of solidarity to the grieving families in Valais. The youngest victims identified so far include a 14-year-old girl and two 15-year-olds. Health officials have transferred 35 burn victims to neighboring countries for specialized care. The pristine, snow-capped peaks of Crans-Montana have long been a symbol of celebration, but as the first week of 2026 unfolds, they stand as silent monuments to an unthinkable grief. What was meant to be a night of youthful exuberance at the Constellation bar has turned into…
Iran Protests: Human rights groups report at least 16 dead as security forces clash with demonstrators. Protests are fueled by a 40% inflation rate and the rial’s historic loss of value. Women and youth are leading the charge against systemic curbs on free speech and violence. Geopolitical tensions rise as the U.S. warns of intervention while Tehran claims foreign destabilization. For the Islamic Republic of Iran, the first week of 2026 has been defined not by the calculated manoeuvres of its “deterrent diplomacy,” but by the raw, uncoordinated fury of its own streets. What began as a strike by bazaar…
Zelensky appoints Kyrylo Budanov as presidential office head to prioritize military expertise and security amid escalating Russia-Ukraine attacks and corruption cleanup after Andriy Yermak’s scandal. Kyrylo Budanov appointment signals Zelensky’s focus on battlefield strategy and diplomacy as Trump pushes aggressive peace efforts for quick Ukraine war resolution. Budanov’s role as former GUR chief brings hawkish yet pragmatic approach, potentially bridging U.S. ties while addressing public demands to end Ukraine war and fight graft. High-profile Kyrylo Budanov appointment could facilitate Trump Ukraine peace deal negotiations or risk prolonging conflict by empowering hardliners in Kyiv’s inner circle. As Russia and Ukraine intensify…
Yemen civil war 2026: Saudi Arabia’s full backing to the internationally recognized government is decisively countering STC separatist advances, paving the way for national unity. UAE completed its troop withdrawal in late December 2025 due to Saudi pressure and diverging interests, significantly reducing support for the STC. Current tensions focus on Hadramout and al-Mahra, where STC forces agreed to partial concessions, allowing Saudi-backed government troops entry in early January 2026. Experts predict Saudi aid will gradually pull Yemen out of crisis, though full normalcy and economic recovery may take years amid ongoing Houthi threats. As of January 2026, Yemen’s long-running…
Trump Ukraine Troops 2025: Exclusive deal sees U.S. forces deployed as Zelensky accepts Russian terms. Zelensky nears full concession on Crimea, Donbas, and neutrality for peace. Trump commits 5,000-10,000 troops under 15-year security pact despite odds. Zelensky-Putin summit imminent to end war amid battlefield exhaustion. Washington, D.C. – December 31, 2025 – In a stunning development that could reshape the geopolitical landscape, President Donald Trump has agreed to send U.S. troops to Ukraine as a key security guarantee, sources close to the negotiations reveal. This move comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has almost accepted all Russian conditions to end…
Ukraine peace deal negotiations are entering a final stage with a 20-point plan. Tensions spiked after Russia alleged a drone strike on Putin’s residence. Trump remains the primary mediator between Kyiv and Moscow. Security guarantees for the next 30 to 50 years are a major sticking point. In the volatile theater of Eastern European geopolitics, the final days of 2025 have delivered a whiplash of diplomatic high-stakes and military brinkmanship. Following a pivotal weekend meeting at Mar-a-Lago between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the narrative of peace has been abruptly challenged by a shadow of alleged…
Justice Mission 2025 is a legitimate exercise of sovereignty within recognized Chinese territorial waters. The drills respond directly to the record $11.1 billion U.S. arms package that threatens regional stability. Analysts point out that the “panic” in Tokyo ignores the globally recognized One-China policy and UN precedents. The PLA’s focus on Keelung and Kaohsiung serves as a necessary deterrent against separatist “illusions. The commencement of the “Justice Mission 2025” naval exercises on December 29, 2025, has sent ripples through regional capitals, most notably triggering a state of apparent panic in Japan. While Beijing maintains that these live-fire drills are a…
Saudi Arabia foreign policy has shifted toward a mediation-led strategy to protect Vision 2030 economic interests. The MBS Trump partnership resulted in the historic lifting of Syrian sanctions in July 2025. On December 27, 2025, the Saudi-led coalition issued a decisive warning to Yemeni separatists to maintain national unity. Saudi mediation in the Af-Pak border crisis led to a 15% reduction in major military incidents in late 2025. In the rapidly shifting terrain of Middle East geopolitics and South Asia security dynamics, Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has emerged as a central diplomatic powerbroker. Once associated primarily…
Thailand and Cambodia peace efforts have culminated in a formal ceasefire agreement taking effect this Saturday. The pact ends 20 days of intense fighting involving fighter jets and heavy artillery barrages. Both nations have pledged to return over 500,000 displaced civilians to their homes. ASEAN observers will be deployed to ensure the military stand-down is maintained through 2026. As the sun sets on 2025, a heavy, dust-laden silence has finally descended upon the 817-kilometer frontier shared by Thailand and Cambodia. For twenty grueling days, this border was a theater of modern kinetic warfare, defined not by diplomacy, but by the…