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Monday, December 15, 2025
TOP STORIES
S-400 Standoff: Turkey Holds Firm as Washington Pushes F-35 Conditions
Turkey has reaffirmed that it will not abandon its...
Hadid-110: Iran’s Fastest Combat Drone Signals New Drone Doctrine
Iran’s public unveiling of the Hadid-110—a high-speed, jet-powered stealth...
Faiz Hameed Sentenced: First Ever Court Martial of a Former ISI Chief
Pakistan’s military has announced that former ISI Director General...
Amid Tensions With Pakistan, Afghan Clerics Bar Citizens From Taking Part in Foreign Militancy
In a significant development amid worsening tensions with Pakistan,...
US Ties Rewarm as Washington Signals Path for Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program — If S-400s Go
The United States and Turkey are holding their most...
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
Inside M23’s Emerging ‘State’: How a Rebel Movement Is Building Power, Governance and a Parallel Future in Eastern Congo
In a wooden hall on the foothills of North...
Clashes Intensify on Cambodia–Thailand Border as Both Sides Vow to Defend Sovereignty
Fighting along the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand...
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...
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
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
China’s New Stealth UCAV Seen Flying for First Time in Leaked Footage
For the first time, video footage has emerged showing...
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets After Chinese and Russian Warplanes Enter Its Air Defense Zone
South Korea says it scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday...
China’s New Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’ Brings Beijing Closer to Challenging US Naval Power in the Pacific
Experts say China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian, launched in...
US Presses Europe to Take Over NATO Defense by 2027
The Pentagon has delivered a blunt message to European...
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
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
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...
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TOP STORIES
S-400 Standoff: Turkey Holds Firm as Washington Pushes F-35 Conditions
Turkey has reaffirmed that it will not abandon its...
Hadid-110: Iran’s Fastest Combat Drone Signals New Drone Doctrine
Iran’s public unveiling of the Hadid-110—a high-speed, jet-powered stealth...
Faiz Hameed Sentenced: First Ever Court Martial of a Former ISI Chief
Pakistan’s military has announced that former ISI Director General...
Amid Tensions With Pakistan, Afghan Clerics Bar Citizens From Taking Part in Foreign Militancy
In a significant development amid worsening tensions with Pakistan,...
US Ties Rewarm as Washington Signals Path for Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program — If S-400s Go
The United States and Turkey are holding their most...
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
Inside M23’s Emerging ‘State’: How a Rebel Movement Is Building Power, Governance and a Parallel Future in Eastern Congo
In a wooden hall on the foothills of North...
Clashes Intensify on Cambodia–Thailand Border as Both Sides Vow to Defend Sovereignty
Fighting along the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand...
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...
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
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
China’s New Stealth UCAV Seen Flying for First Time in Leaked Footage
For the first time, video footage has emerged showing...
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets After Chinese and Russian Warplanes Enter Its Air Defense Zone
South Korea says it scrambled fighter jets on Tuesday...
China’s New Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’ Brings Beijing Closer to Challenging US Naval Power in the Pacific
Experts say China’s third aircraft carrier, Fujian, launched in...
US Presses Europe to Take Over NATO Defense by 2027
The Pentagon has delivered a blunt message to European...
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
New Report Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence
A new report by the Royal United Services Institute...
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...
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