Sunday, January 4, 2026
TOP STORIES
Trump Says US Will Temporarily ‘Run’ Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture, Eyes Machado for Leadership Transition
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the...
Yemen Escalation Splits Gulf Allies as Saudi-Backed Forces Push Out UAE-Backed Separatists
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday voiced deep concern...
Trump Claims U.S. Captured Venezuela’s President Maduro After Major Military Strike
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American...
PAF Tests Indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Air-Launched Cruise Missile with 600km Strike Range
The Inter-Services Public Relations on Tuesday announced that the...
Explosion Hits Indian Army Camp Near Joshimath; Ammunition Accident Suspected, Probe Underway
A major explosion followed by a fire was reported...
DIPLOMACY
Xi Jinping Calls for Strong Start to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Hails ‘Solid Progress’ in 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for concrete and...
From Allies to Rivals: How Saudi–UAE Relations Deteriorated to Airstrikes in Yemen
A Saudi airstrike on what Riyadh described as a...
Dar Says India’s ‘Regional Hegemony’ Narrative Collapsed as Pakistan Reclaims Diplomatic Space
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq...
China Warns of ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Approves Record $11.1bn Arms Sale to Taiwan
China’s military said it will step up training and...
Former Bulgarian Minister Emerges as Contender to Lead Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defence minister...
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
U.S. Confirms Strikes Inside Venezuela as Explosions Rock Caracas, Maduro Declares Emergency
The United States has carried out military strikes inside...
Israel Weighs Gaza Border Redraw Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Talks, Report Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to travel...
EU Agrees €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine’s Defence, Sidesteps Use of Frozen Russian Assets
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow €90 billion...
Explainer: What Is Happening in South Yemen — and Why It Matters
What Is the Latest Development in Yemen?
Yemen’s already fractured...
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...
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,...
Featured
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Japan and India team up to create a next-gen fighter jet to rival China’s J-36
Japan has invited India to participate in a significant...
Ukrainian FPV drones reveal vulnerabilities in the Russian S-300V during the Crimea operation
On May 1, 2025, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence, referred...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Congressional Budget Office projects US nuclear arsenal costs will reach $946 billion by 2034
The projected expenses for operating and modernizing America's nuclear...
DEFENCE
Lockheed Martin Secures $142.6m Contract to Sustain UAE’s THAAD Missile Defense Batteries
The United States Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed...
China’s KJ-3000 AEW&C Enters Intensive Flight Testing, Signalling Shift in Indo-Pacific Airpower Balance
A wave of high-resolution open-source imagery released through late...
Five Militants Killed in Bajaur IBO as Army Officer Embraces Martyrdom in Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Drive
Pakistan’s security forces have killed five militants during an...
China Launches Largest-Ever Taiwan War Games, Simulating Blockade as Tensions With US and Allies Rise
China on Monday launched its most expansive military exercises...
NATO Sees ‘Positive Signals’ on Future of Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative for Ukraine
A senior NATO military official has expressed cautious optimism...
Military Exercise
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...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea
Naval forces from Indonesia and Russia commenced their inaugural...
Ukraine War
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
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...
TOP STORIES
Trump Says US Will Temporarily ‘Run’ Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture, Eyes Machado for Leadership Transition
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the...
Yemen Escalation Splits Gulf Allies as Saudi-Backed Forces Push Out UAE-Backed Separatists
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday voiced deep concern...
Trump Claims U.S. Captured Venezuela’s President Maduro After Major Military Strike
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American...
PAF Tests Indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Air-Launched Cruise Missile with 600km Strike Range
The Inter-Services Public Relations on Tuesday announced that the...
Explosion Hits Indian Army Camp Near Joshimath; Ammunition Accident Suspected, Probe Underway
A major explosion followed by a fire was reported...
DIPLOMACY
Xi Jinping Calls for Strong Start to China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Hails ‘Solid Progress’ in 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for concrete and...
From Allies to Rivals: How Saudi–UAE Relations Deteriorated to Airstrikes in Yemen
A Saudi airstrike on what Riyadh described as a...
Dar Says India’s ‘Regional Hegemony’ Narrative Collapsed as Pakistan Reclaims Diplomatic Space
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq...
China Warns of ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Approves Record $11.1bn Arms Sale to Taiwan
China’s military said it will step up training and...
Former Bulgarian Minister Emerges as Contender to Lead Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Nickolay Mladenov, a former Bulgarian foreign and defence minister...
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
U.S. Confirms Strikes Inside Venezuela as Explosions Rock Caracas, Maduro Declares Emergency
The United States has carried out military strikes inside...
Israel Weighs Gaza Border Redraw Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Talks, Report Says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to travel...
EU Agrees €90 Billion Loan for Ukraine’s Defence, Sidesteps Use of Frozen Russian Assets
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow €90 billion...
Explainer: What Is Happening in South Yemen — and Why It Matters
What Is the Latest Development in Yemen?
Yemen’s already fractured...
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...
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,...
Featured
China’s Secretive “Doomsday” Torpedo Drone Stuns World, Rivaling Russia’s Poseidon
In a striking display of military ambition, China appears...
Japan and India team up to create a next-gen fighter jet to rival China’s J-36
Japan has invited India to participate in a significant...
Ukrainian FPV drones reveal vulnerabilities in the Russian S-300V during the Crimea operation
On May 1, 2025, the Ukrainian Military Intelligence, referred...
Estonia surprises with a large RDX facility for NATO munitions
In the serene coastal town of Pärnu, Estonia, a...
Congressional Budget Office projects US nuclear arsenal costs will reach $946 billion by 2034
The projected expenses for operating and modernizing America's nuclear...
DEFENCE
Lockheed Martin Secures $142.6m Contract to Sustain UAE’s THAAD Missile Defense Batteries
The United States Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed...
China’s KJ-3000 AEW&C Enters Intensive Flight Testing, Signalling Shift in Indo-Pacific Airpower Balance
A wave of high-resolution open-source imagery released through late...
Five Militants Killed in Bajaur IBO as Army Officer Embraces Martyrdom in Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Drive
Pakistan’s security forces have killed five militants during an...
China Launches Largest-Ever Taiwan War Games, Simulating Blockade as Tensions With US and Allies Rise
China on Monday launched its most expansive military exercises...
NATO Sees ‘Positive Signals’ on Future of Czech-Led Ammunition Initiative for Ukraine
A senior NATO military official has expressed cautious optimism...
Military Exercise
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...
Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that...
Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea
Naval forces from Indonesia and Russia commenced their inaugural...
Ukraine War
Ukraine Secures Limited Gains in Revised US Peace Plan as Russia Holds Firm on Territory
Ukraine has won several key concessions in the latest...
U.S. Tells Ukraine Withdrawal from Donetsk Is Key to Any Peace Deal
U.S. peace negotiators have told Ukraine that any agreement...
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...
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