The Durand Line: A Colonial-Era Border Fuelling Enduring Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
Sketsa.id – The Durand Line, a 2,640-kilometer border established by British colonial authority in 1893, remains a primary source of enduring conflict and diplomatic strain between Afghanistan and Pakistan. While recognized by Pakistan as an official international boundary, the line is consistently rejected by successive Afghan governments, fueling cross-border hostilities and strategic rivalry. Historical Origins […]
Chinese Fighter Jet Nearly Collides with Japanese Military Aircraft over Pacific
Tokyo, Sketsa.id – A Chinese fighter jet came dangerously close to a Japanese military aircraft during a routine patrol over the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The incident occurred when the Chinese jet, having just taken off from the aircraft carrier Shandong, approached a Japanese Self-Defense Forces […]