Thursday, October 30, 2025
TOP STORIES
Putin’s Nuclear Saber-Rattling: Russia’s Strategic Drills Amid Ukraine War and Trump’s Peace Push
In a move that reverberated across global capitals, Russian...
Rifts Emerge Within Indian Armed Forces After Failed Operation Against Pakistan
After the failed military operation against Pakistan, deep fissures...
The 20-Point Peace Plan: Bold Vision or Flawed Blueprint?
As the 20-point plan gains traction as a comprehensive...
U.S. Engages Afghan Exiles and Eyes Bagram’s Return: A Strategic Dance in a Post-War Afghanistan
As Afghanistan navigates its fourth year under Taliban rule,...
Iran’s UNGA Applause for Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Signals a New Era of Muslim Unity
On September 24, 2025, the 80th session of the...
DIPLOMACY
China’s Wang Yi Lands in Pakistan: A Power Play to Cement an Ironclad Alliance
ISLAMABAD, August 21, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang...
Trump and Putin’s Alaska Gambit: A High-Stakes Summit to End the Ukraine War?
On August 15, 2025, the icy landscapes of Alaska...
Syrian Foreign Minister’s Visit to Türkiye Signals New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
On August 13, 2025, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan...
NATO’s Delicate Dance: Balancing Ukraine’s Sovereignty with Trump’s Summit Gambit
Recent remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have...
China expresses concern over escalating India-Pakistan tensions and vows to play a ‘constructive role’
China has expressed significant concern regarding the rising tensions...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Lavrov Rejects Zelenskyy’s Legitimacy, Stalling Ukraine Peace Talks: What’s Next?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has repeatedly questioned the...
Israel’s Gaza City Takeover Plan Ignites Global Fury and Jeopardizes Palestinian Statehood
In a significant escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel’s...
Putin, Trump Float Ukraine Peace Plan with Bold Land Swap Proposal
At an Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and...
Israel’s far-right national security minister visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque and claimed to have prayed there
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, visited the...
Iran is set to reject the US nuclear proposal, according to an Iranian diplomat
Iran is set to dismiss a U.S. proposal aimed...
Defense Budget
Global military expenditures reach a historic $2.7 trillion in a significant increase for 2024
In 2024, global military spending surged to $2.72 trillion,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Croatia plans to raise its defense budget to 3% of its GDP by the year 2030
Croatia has announced plans to increase its defense expenditure...
New Zealand plans to significantly increase its defense budget to reach 2% of its GDP
On Monday, New Zealand announced an increase in defense...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Featured
Pakistan’s Chinese Missile Triumph Over India Spurs U.S. to Fast-Track $1 Billion Lockheed AIM-260 Deployment
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan's use...
Veiled in Secrecy: India’s Three Amendment Bills Spark Suspicion and Political Firestorm
On August 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM PKT, India’s...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Iran Introduces Qassem Baseer: A Precision Missile to Counter THAAD and Target Anywhere in the Middle East
In a significant demonstration of its expanding strategic capabilities,...
DEFENCE
NATO’s Bold New Play: Crafting Ukraine’s Security Shield Amid Russian Tensions
As the war in Ukraine rages on, U.S. and...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Rumors of 34,000 NATO Troops Near Ukraine: Fact-Checking the Hype Around Poland’s Military Moves
The claim that 34,000 Polish and NATO troops are...
Australia hopes the U.S. will move forward with the Biden administration’s submarine agreement after its review
On Thursday, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed his...
Military Exercise
U.S. and Indian Naval Forces Enhance Strategic Collaboration with Joint Amphibious Training Exercise
From April 4 to April 11, 2025, the United...
United States has stationed M1A2 SEP v3 tanks in Saudi Arabia for live-fire training exercises
The U.S. military has recently unveiled footage of its...
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises have a long history and are...
Ukraine War
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
Ukraine targets Russian strategic bomber airbase, resulting in a massive explosion
On Thursday, Ukraine launched a drone strike on a...
Trump and Zelenskiy agree in a phone call to work together for peace in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy...
Trump claims that aid to Ukraine was not discussed during his call with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his conversation with...
Trump speaks with Putin as the White House seeks to finalize a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
On Tuesday, a crucial conversation is set to take...
TOP STORIES
Putin’s Nuclear Saber-Rattling: Russia’s Strategic Drills Amid Ukraine War and Trump’s Peace Push
In a move that reverberated across global capitals, Russian...
Rifts Emerge Within Indian Armed Forces After Failed Operation Against Pakistan
After the failed military operation against Pakistan, deep fissures...
The 20-Point Peace Plan: Bold Vision or Flawed Blueprint?
As the 20-point plan gains traction as a comprehensive...
U.S. Engages Afghan Exiles and Eyes Bagram’s Return: A Strategic Dance in a Post-War Afghanistan
As Afghanistan navigates its fourth year under Taliban rule,...
Iran’s UNGA Applause for Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact Signals a New Era of Muslim Unity
On September 24, 2025, the 80th session of the...
DIPLOMACY
China’s Wang Yi Lands in Pakistan: A Power Play to Cement an Ironclad Alliance
ISLAMABAD, August 21, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang...
Trump and Putin’s Alaska Gambit: A High-Stakes Summit to End the Ukraine War?
On August 15, 2025, the icy landscapes of Alaska...
Syrian Foreign Minister’s Visit to Türkiye Signals New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
On August 13, 2025, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan...
NATO’s Delicate Dance: Balancing Ukraine’s Sovereignty with Trump’s Summit Gambit
Recent remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have...
China expresses concern over escalating India-Pakistan tensions and vows to play a ‘constructive role’
China has expressed significant concern regarding the rising tensions...
Nuclear Doctrine
Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy
The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the...
Russia’s strategy for achieving victory in Ukraine
Russia's military engagement in Ukraine has fundamentally challenged many...
Russia’s updated nuclear doctrine highlights several critical aspects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally enacted a new...
Reports indicate that Ukraine possesses a maximum of 50 ATACMS missiles
The Ukrainian military is estimated to have received approximately...
Putin warns the U.S. with an updated nuclear doctrine
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revised nuclear doctrine...
DISPUTES
Lavrov Rejects Zelenskyy’s Legitimacy, Stalling Ukraine Peace Talks: What’s Next?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has repeatedly questioned the...
Israel’s Gaza City Takeover Plan Ignites Global Fury and Jeopardizes Palestinian Statehood
In a significant escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel’s...
Putin, Trump Float Ukraine Peace Plan with Bold Land Swap Proposal
At an Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and...
Israel’s far-right national security minister visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque and claimed to have prayed there
Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister, visited the...
Iran is set to reject the US nuclear proposal, according to an Iranian diplomat
Iran is set to dismiss a U.S. proposal aimed...
Defense Budget
Global military expenditures reach a historic $2.7 trillion in a significant increase for 2024
In 2024, global military spending surged to $2.72 trillion,...
US Congressional Republicans seek $27 billion for the Golden Dome under Trump tax legislation
U.S. Congressional Republicans are set to propose a comprehensive...
Croatia plans to raise its defense budget to 3% of its GDP by the year 2030
Croatia has announced plans to increase its defense expenditure...
New Zealand plans to significantly increase its defense budget to reach 2% of its GDP
On Monday, New Zealand announced an increase in defense...
Italy considers extending its defense budget as it faces challenges in achieving NATO objectives
Italy is contemplating the inclusion of police and coastguard...
Featured
Pakistan’s Chinese Missile Triumph Over India Spurs U.S. to Fast-Track $1 Billion Lockheed AIM-260 Deployment
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan's use...
Veiled in Secrecy: India’s Three Amendment Bills Spark Suspicion and Political Firestorm
On August 20, 2025, at 3:30 PM PKT, India’s...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Iran Introduces Qassem Baseer: A Precision Missile to Counter THAAD and Target Anywhere in the Middle East
In a significant demonstration of its expanding strategic capabilities,...
DEFENCE
NATO’s Bold New Play: Crafting Ukraine’s Security Shield Amid Russian Tensions
As the war in Ukraine rages on, U.S. and...
Pentagon Simulates Ukraine’s Battlefields in Alaska to Revolutionize Drone Testing
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense...
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Rumors of 34,000 NATO Troops Near Ukraine: Fact-Checking the Hype Around Poland’s Military Moves
The claim that 34,000 Polish and NATO troops are...
Australia hopes the U.S. will move forward with the Biden administration’s submarine agreement after its review
On Thursday, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed his...
Military Exercise
U.S. and Indian Naval Forces Enhance Strategic Collaboration with Joint Amphibious Training Exercise
From April 4 to April 11, 2025, the United...
United States has stationed M1A2 SEP v3 tanks in Saudi Arabia for live-fire training exercises
The U.S. military has recently unveiled footage of its...
China, Iran, and Russia conduct collaborative naval exercises in the Middle East
China, Iran, and Russia engaged in joint naval exercises...
Ten Russian warships held a training exercise simulating combat in the Kaliningrad region
On Tuesday, the Russian Navy conducted military drills in...
U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness
U.S.-Philippine military exercises have a long history and are...
Ukraine War
EU leaders reaffirm their commitment to support Ukraine, yet do not provide specific assurances
European Union leaders announced on Thursday their ongoing commitment...
Ukraine targets Russian strategic bomber airbase, resulting in a massive explosion
On Thursday, Ukraine launched a drone strike on a...
Trump and Zelenskiy agree in a phone call to work together for peace in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy...
Trump claims that aid to Ukraine was not discussed during his call with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his conversation with...
Trump speaks with Putin as the White House seeks to finalize a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
On Tuesday, a crucial conversation is set to take...
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