Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has vowed to eliminate terrorist infrastructure threatening the country wherever it exists. He said security forces will continue operations against terrorists and their facilitators until terrorism is completely eradicated.
The United States is expected to announce a major nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that would allow Riyadh to develop a civilian nuclear program, including possible uranium enrichment facilities. The deal, worth billions of dollars, has raised concerns among nuclear experts and Israeli officials over the potential risk of nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East. The agreement will require approval and review by the U.S. Congress.
The U.S. State Department has warned that Iran-backed groups could target Americans and U.S. interests worldwide, urging citizens to exercise increased caution amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
A suspected cyberattack has raised fresh concerns over the security of India's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant after the ransomware group World Leaks allegedly published thousands of sensitive documents on the dark web. Indian authorities are investigating the incident.
North Korea has announced plans to strengthen its nuclear capabilities and expand the role of its military intelligence agency focused on South Korea-related operations, amid continued tensions between the two countries.
NATO defense companies highlighted more than $50 billion in defense procurement and industrial cooperation agreements at a forum in Ankara, as allied countries seek to expand military capabilities, boost weapons production, and strengthen joint defense readiness.
Pakistan’s military leadership, during a Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, expressed concern over alleged use of Afghan territory by militant groups for attacks inside Pakistan and reiterated its commitment to continue counterterrorism operations under “Operation Ghazb-e-Haq.”
China has reportedly conducted a long-range ballistic missile test from a submarine in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, drawing concern from regional countries including New Zealand and Australia, which described the move as harmful to regional stability.
