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.
The U.S. boycott did not prevent G20 envoys from finalizing a draft declaration focused heavily on climate adaptation and development financing. South Africa leveraged the moment to highlight Africa’s growing diplomatic weight and push for reforms in global debt architecture. Qatar’s participation was praised as strengthening multilateralism and amplifying the Global South’s voice. Analysts note the G20’s agenda—not who skipped the meeting—remains the real driver of global policy direction. JOHANNESBURG—Leaders of the world’s major economies gathered in South Africa on Saturday for a G20 Summit marked not by who attended, but by who chose to stay away. The United States’…
The Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine gains momentum as Zelenskiy signals readiness for “honest” engagement with Washington following Russian advances. Russian control claims over Kupiansk accelerate Kyiv’s shift toward accepting components of the Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine, including difficult territorial concessions. Trump’s diplomatic track record — ending or freezing nine global conflicts — strengthens confidence in the Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine as a viable path to ending the war. Analysts say only Trump and Putin possess the personal leverage to deliver a win-win settlement, making the Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine the most realistic proposal on the table.…
Europe rejects U.S. plan For Ukraine which requires Ukraine to surrender territory. Ukraine faces battlefield setbacks and domestic political turmoil. Russia escalates deadly winter airstrikes amid stalled diplomacy. Trump administration reshapes U.S. approach, pressuring Kyiv toward concessions. Europe Rejects U.S. Plan for Ukraine — and the diplomatic rupture could reshape the war’s trajectory as winter closes in. European capitals on Thursday pushed back forcefully against a U.S.-drafted peace framework that would require Kyiv to surrender more territory and accept restrictions on its armed forces — conditions long equated with strategic defeat. According to two officials familiar with discussions, Washington has…
MBS’s visit to the USA marks a new phase in Saudi-US relations, emphasizing defense, technology, energy diversification, and long-term strategic alignment. The Crown Prince’s Washington engagements highlight his global stature, reflecting Riyadh’s shift from traditional diplomacy to assertive, future-focused leadership. During the visit, multibillion-dollar agreements across AI, clean energy, and advanced defense systems strengthened Saudi Arabia’s global positioning. The trip underscores how MBS is shaping world politics — recalibrating ties with the U.S. while projecting Saudi Arabia as the Middle East’s dominant power center. When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walks into the White House on Tuesday for high-stakes talks…
China issues stern warnings and travel restrictions in response to Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks. Japanese opposition and former leaders demand immediate retraction to avoid diplomatic disaster. The row exposes Japan’s hawkish tilt and strategic alignment with the U.S. in East Asia. Missteps risk a historic low in Japan-China relations, with consequences for trade, security, and regional stability. Japan China Taiwan relations are souring. Japan-China relations , long shaped by historical tensions and strategic calculations, have entered a perilous phase. The recent remarks of Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, regarding Taiwan have provoked Beijing into an unprecedented diplomatic outcry, including…
Rising China–Japan tensions have intensified after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi implied possible military intervention in Taiwan. China says any foreign attempt to obstruct its reunification efforts is “doomed to fail,” calling Takaichi’s statements dangerous and unlawful. The crisis exposes deep political divides inside Japan, where many leaders warn against provoking China unnecessarily. Escalating China–Japan tensions threaten regional stability, global markets, and could trigger a wider confrontation involving the U.S. and its allies. China’s sharp warning to Japan this week was not just another diplomatic exchange—it was a reminder that Asia’s most combustible geopolitical fault line is being deliberately stressed…
Rubio offers help to India — U.S. Secretary of State praises India’s professional handling of Delhi blast probe while offering American assistance. Tourism and economy at risk — Analysts warn the attack could cost India billions amid flight cancellations and shaken investor confidence. Intelligence under scrutiny — Experts question how a car bomb bypassed Delhi’s security grid, exposing deep systemic weaknesses. Global caution and concern — Western nations urge restraint as fears of India-Pakistan escalation linger. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered assistance to India in investigating the deadly Delhi terrorist attack, which killed dozens and injured scores…
Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens as winter approaches, leaving millions exposed to cold, hunger, and disease. Fourteen-year-old Ahmed Khaled, paralyzed in an airstrike, is one of thousands waiting for urgent surgeries amid Gaza’s collapsing health system. Only half of Gaza’s hospitals remain partially functional, crippled by shortages of medicine, fuel, and electricity. Doctors forced to make life-and-death decisions, prioritizing who receives surgery while others die waiting. Ceasefire aid insufficient: Israel claims 600 aid trucks enter daily, but Gaza authorities say only 150 cross. Over 1,700 medical workers killed and hundreds detained, further crippling Gaza’s fragile healthcare system. As winter edges closer…
Historic White House Meeting: The Trump Sharaa Alliance began with a rare one-on-one meeting between Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa, making him the first Syrian president ever to visit the White House. Strategic Loyalty Pact: Reliable U.S. sources confirmed to The Islamabad Telegraph that Sharaa pledged his Support to Washington and approved a long-term U.S. airbase inside Syria. Sanctions Relief Underway: The U.S. Treasury extended a 180-day waiver under the Caesar Act — a major breakthrough under the Trump Sharaa Alliance for Syria’s economic recovery. Middle East Power Shift: The Trump Sharaa Alliance represents a transformative pivot in U.S. policy…
Germany issues a grave Russia NATO attack warning, citing Moscow’s readiness for a limited strike. Sollfrank says Russia retains strong nuclear and air capabilities despite Ukraine losses. Berlin boosts defense spending to €160 billion by 2029 amid renewed military focus. The Russia NATO attack warning highlights fears of hybrid warfare and miscalculation. Russia NATO Attack Warning. Russia has the operational capacity to launch a limited strike on NATO territory at any moment, according to a grave Russia NATO attack warning issued by one of Germany’s top military leaders. Lieutenant General Alexander Sollfrank, commander of Germany’s Joint Operations Command, said that…