Russia has announced the successful test of its new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban, held a high-level meeting yesterday with Shaher Al-Taqi, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Delta International, and Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan.
Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, head of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak during his official visit to Moscow.
Following a round of negotiations in Doha, the defense ministers of the Taliban government and Pakistan reached an immediate ceasefire agreement.
Border clashes between the Pakistani military and Afghan Taliban fighters erupted on October 9, beginning with Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and later extending to eastern Afghan cities. The fighting was concentrated along the Durand Line, particularly at border crossings and military outposts. Pakistan conducted two air raids on Kabul and several strikes on the border town of Spin Boldak.
During a meeting in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the Russia–Syria Joint Cooperation Committee will soon resume its activities. Both sides emphasized the expansion of strategic and economic relations.
Yesterday, the Muridke area on the outskirts of Lahore witnessed intense street clashes between supporters of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) and Pakistani security forces. The unrest followed TLP’s call for a “Labbaik Ya Al-Aqsa” march toward the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad.
Hostilities between both sides have paused, and diplomatic contacts have been established between Pakistan’s envoy in Kabul and Taliban officials.
In retaliation for recent Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and eastern Afghanistan, Taliban fighters have launched cross-border attacks on Pakistani military outposts. These assaults began a few hours ago from the Afghan provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost, Paktia, Paktika, and Kandahar.
The Chinese Air Force has begun conducting advanced training missions with its J-16 fighter jets, focusing on long-range operations supported by aerial refueling. This capability marks a significant leap in China’s ability to project air power far beyond its coastal boundaries.
A Syrian military delegation led by Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan visited Russia’s Central Armed Forces Military Park in Moscow. The group inspected air defense systems, combat and reconnaissance drones, and heavy weaponry as part of efforts to deepen military cooperation and enhance Syria’s defense capabilities.
According to a report by Russia’s Nezavisimaya Gazeta, citing unnamed sources, the U.S. military is allegedly preparing to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. The operation could involve tens of thousands of troops and may extend to surrounding provinces, including Kabul.
