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.
Democracy Defended: Moldovans resisted Russian disinformation and chose Europe. Clear Mandate: PAS secured over 50% of the vote, ensuring stable governance. Strategic Victory: A stronger Moldova reinforces Europe’s eastern frontier. Future in the EU: The path toward membership by 2030 is now realistic. People’s Choice: Citizens voted for reforms, transparency, and hope. Moldova’s pro-European ruling party has pulled off a stunning victory that will resonate far beyond the small country’s borders. The Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, secured 50.1 percent of the vote, comfortably outpacing the Russian-leaning Patriotic Bloc at 24.2 percent. For the…
Hezbollah marks one year since Hassan Nasrallah’s killing with defiance, not retreat. The group ties Gaza’s fate to Lebanon, escalating pressure on Israel and the West. New leader Naim Qassem vows Hezbollah will not disarm despite mounting demands. Future strategy: tunnels, drones, and precision missiles for long war of attrition. One year after Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike, Hezbollah is not mourning in silence. It is mobilizing. On September 27, 2024, Israeli bunker-busting bombs tore through Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing Nasrallah, the man who had led the Shi’ite movement for over three decades. His…
Trump said Ukraine can win back all of its territory, calling Russia’s war “aimless.” Zelensky praised Trump as a “game changer,” saying he now grasps the battlefield reality. Moscow bristled as Trump mocked its military as a “paper tiger.” Trump urged NATO allies to shoot down Russian aircraft if they violate airspace. At the United Nations this week, President Donald Trump delivered the kind of diplomatic surprise that only he could conjure: for the first time, he declared that Ukraine could win back all of its lost territory. Coming from the man who once floated the idea of “land swaps”…
Unprecedented Violation: Three Russian MiG-31 jets stayed in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes before NATO jets intercepted them. Moscow Denies Breach: Russia claims its aircraft flew legally over neutral Baltic waters. NATO Alarm: Estonia invoked Article 4, signalling its security is under threat. Trump’s Cautious Response: U.S. president warned it “could be big trouble” but gave no clear commitment. Future Risk: Experts warn the Baltic Sea could become the next flashpoint between NATO and Russia. Tallinn – In what Estonia has called an “unprecedentedly brazen” provocation, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday, remaining inside for 12…
Ukraine is negotiating legally binding security guarantees with the U.S. and Europe. Trump’s pledge to defend Ukraine hailed as a “breakthrough moment.” Europe divided on troop deployments and financial commitments. Kyiv escalates drone strikes on Russian refineries to offset battlefield disadvantages. After nearly four years of unrelenting war, Kyiv has grown accustomed to living on the edge. The sound of drones humming overhead, the crack of artillery at night, and the constant rotation of soldiers to and from exhausted front lines have all become part of daily life. Yet behind the scenes, away from the mud and the trenches, Ukraine…
Trump and Starmer unveiled a record £250 billion package, including £150 billion in fresh U.S. investment. Royal pageantry at Windsor Castle gave Trump’s second UK state visit a historic flair. Starmer leveraged Trump’s visit to boost Britain’s global image and attract investors. Tensions remain over Ukraine, Gaza, and Russia sanctions, hinting at future friction. History has a peculiar way of reminding us who holds the center stage of power. This week, it was not the pomp of Windsor Castle alone, nor the sound of bagpipes at Chequers, that stole the world’s attention. It was Donald J. Trump, the larger-than-life U.S.…
Rubio’s visit highlights U.S. loyalty to Israel even as Gaza collapses. Netanyahu’s settlement push and Qatar strike have enraged Arab states. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar openly warn normalization is dying. Regional diplomacy is unraveling as Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe deepens. When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio touched down in Israel this week, he carried America’s usual baggage: unconditional support for Tel Aviv, token talk of peace, and deliberate blindness to the Palestinian tragedy. As he stood at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, reaffirming U.S. recognition of the city as Israel’s “eternal capital,” Israeli jets were pounding Gaza City into…
Marco Rubio heads to Israel as Trump’s top diplomat, tasked with balancing unwavering U.S. support with growing global anger at Israeli strikes. Netanyahu insists killing Hamas leaders abroad is the only path to peace, despite risks of further regional escalation. Hamas vows to continue its demands for independence, framing Israel’s actions as attempts to derail ceasefire negotiations. The U.N. resolution on a two-state solution marks a rare global consensus, paving the way for recognition of Palestinian statehood. Marco Rubio’s sudden diplomatic mission to Israel is more than a courtesy call; it is a fire-fighting mission in the middle of a…
The House passed a $892.6 billion defense bill, but partisan clashes over Trump’s domestic military powers overshadowed its bipartisan elements. Democrats accused Republicans of silencing debate on Trump’s use of troops for law enforcement inside the U.S. Provisions include Ukraine aid, Pentagon reforms, and a 3.8% troop pay raise, alongside divisive measures like banning gender transition care. The Senate will now debate its version, with a final reconciliation expected later this fall—global allies are watching closely. The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed a sweeping $892.6 billion defense policy bill, advancing one of Washington’s most consequential pieces of…
Vladimir Putin warned that European troops deployed to Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” for Russia, escalating tensions with the West. His remarks came after European leaders in Paris signaled readiness to send troops to secure a peace deal, though only after a cease-fire. In China earlier this week, Putin said Ukraine must negotiate peace or Russia would end the war “by force.” Kyiv dismissed Putin’s offer of talks in Moscow, calling it an unacceptable proposal aimed at undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty. President Vladimir V. Putin on Friday dropped a geopolitical bombshell, declaring that any European forces deployed to Ukraine before a…