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Afghanistan
Taliban's supreme leader warns Taliban rule could collapse if disobeyed
The Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has warned that disobedience to his orders could lead to the collapse of Taliban rule and plunge Afghanistan back into civil war. In an Eid al-Fitr prayer speech, Hibatullah emphasized the importance of obedience to Taliban leadership as a religious obligation and cautioned against foreign conspiracies. The warning comes amid speculation about a widening rift between Hibatullah and Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani and as Taliban officials engage with the international community and former Afghan government leaders call for peace and national unity. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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Japan
US Defense Secretary calls for strengthened military ties with Japan
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Japan to strengthen military ties and deter Chinese assertiveness in the region. Hegseth announced the upgrade of the US military command in Japan to a "war-fighting headquarters" to enhance joint operational capabilities. The two countries agreed to accelerate plans for joint missile development, improve defense industries, and bolster their defense posture on the southwestern islands. This move aims to maintain a strong deterrent against China's growing military actions and potential threats to Taiwan. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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Myanmar
Myanmar PDF insurgents declare two-week ceasefire during quake relief efforts
On Sunday, People’s Defence Force (PDF) resistance fighters in Myanmar declared a two-week partial ceasefire as the junta military began to facilitate rescue operations and other relief work after a massive earthquake hit the war-torn country. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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Niger
Niger to withdraw from the coalition fighting Islamist groups
Niger has announced its withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force fighting Islamist insurgency groups in the Lake Chad region. The decision, made amid rising tensions between countries bordering Lake Chad, will allow Niger to focus on protecting its oil operations from jihadist attacks. This move comes after a 2023 coup in Niger and ongoing conflicts with other countries, including Nigeria, which Niger's military junta has accused of supporting foreign forces to destabilize the region. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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Syria
Syrian Kurds reject new government
The Kurdish-led administration in northeastern Syria has rejected the legitimacy of the new national government formed by the Islamist coalition that overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December. They argue that the new government does not reflect Syria's diversity and plurality, and therefore will not recognize or enforce its decisions. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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United States
Trump won't take the use of military force against Greenland off the table
US President Donald Trump says he would consider using military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, and claims, ""We'll get Greenland. Yeah, 100%."" Trump's comments come after a tense visit by US Vice President JD Vance and criticism from Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, who expressed concern over the US tone and called for cooperation. This event took place on 03/30/2025.
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