A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force mid-range multi-purpose missile is fired during a live-fire exercise at the East Fuji Maneuver Area on June 7, 2026, in Gotemba, Japan. (Getty Images)
The flag used by the Taliban's interim government is seen over Afghanistan’s embassy in Moscow on July 4, 2025, after Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. (Getty Images)
Supporters of Pakistani cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan wave party flags during an anti-government protest in front of the Parliament in Islamabad on September 13, 2014. (AAMIR QURESHI/AFP/Getty Images)
Pakistani soldiers guard the headquarters of state-owned Pakistani Television (PTV) after the building was stormed during anti-government protests in Islamabad on September 1, 2014. (AAMIR QURESHI/AFP/Getty Images)
Pakistani supporters of opposition politician Imran Khan listen to his speech during an anti-government protest in front of the Parliament in Islamabad on August 24, 2014. (AAMIR QURESHI/AFP/Getty Images)
Pakistani soldiers patrol through a destroyed bazaar during a military operation against Taliban militants in Miranshah, North Waziristan, July 9, 2014. (AAMIR QURESHI/AFP/Getty Images)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during a meeting in New Delhi on May 27, 2014.(RAVEENDRAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) prepares to shake hands with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after the swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi on May 26, 2014. (PRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images)