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Balochistan Has Become a Nightmare for the Pakistani Army

Balochistan Has Become a Nightmare for the Pakistani Army

Balochistan is currently experiencing one of the most severe violence outbreaks of the year. In the past few months, Pakistani security forces have...

yesterday 30

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Lebanon must get out of the clutches of Hezbollah

Lebanon is once again facing a crucial moment. In March 2026, Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel, thereby opening a new front of the war,...

17.06.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Democracy Is Dying Under Erdogan’s Autocratic Rule

The Republican People’s Party (CHP), the primary secular opposition party in Turkey, is presently embroiled in a significant political and...

28.05.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

It’s High Time for Baghdad to Make Some Hard Decisions

Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), an Iraqi militia that receives support from Tehran, has been officially designated as a terrorist organization by...

03.05.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) is an internal enemy of Iraq

On paper, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) are Iraqi state-controlled paramilitary forces. However, they have once again gained attention as they...

17.04.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Iran Now Under a Military Rule

Since 1979, Iran has been portrayed as a “revolutionary state” governed by a theocracy; however, it is currently evolving into a military state....

02.04.2026 100

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Kurds Have Every Reason to Be Cautious

Initially, Washington sought assistance from a well-known U.S. ally in the Middle East, the Kurds, to assist in the destabilization of the Iranian...

10.03.2026 90

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

PUK says no Kurdistan cabinet can be formed without its participation

30.12.2025 100

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai

Baloch Rebels Exposed Pakistan Army Vulnerability

16.05.2025 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Manish Rai