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Turkey deploys armored convoy into Syria through Bab al-Hawa
Turkey has deployed a large convoy of armored vehicles into northern Syria through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, according to footage circulating online. The video shows numerous military vehicles ...
China Preparing for Taiwan War Considering Russia's Failures
The article discusses China's military preparations concerning potential conflict with Taiwan, drawing lessons from Russia's setbacks in Ukraine....
Turkey hunts for new security alliances as regional tensions rise
Turkey seeks new military cooperation agreements and allies amid rising regional tensions, aiming to build a security structure with potential partners across the Gulf. Turkey is considering joining S...
Netanyahu Warns Iran Through Putin That Israel Does Not Want Escalation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conveyed a message to Iran through Russian President Vladimir Putin, indicating that Israel does not seek an escalation of tensions. The communication ref...
North Korea links Sunday’s missile launch to ‘recent geopolitical crisis’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the Sunday test firing of hypersonic missiles during a drill necessitated by 'the recent geopolitical crisis', according to state media KCNA. This marks Nort...
POLAND ANNOUNCES 'OCCUPATION OF THE BALTISea Tusk: Warsaw will accelerate investments in military power projection, Russia prepares for response
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki stated that Poland plans to increase its military capabilities and strengthen its presence in the Baltic Sea region as a part of its strategic defense initiati...
Exclusive Interview: President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Netanyahu
An exclusive interview between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses bilateral relations, defense cooperation, and shared challenges in the fa...
US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan, ‘engage in meaningful dialogue’
The US State Department called on China to stop military exercises near Taiwan that the US claims create unnecessary anxiety and tension. These remarks followed recent extensive live-fire drills by Ch...
Finland detains Russian-crewed ship after another subsea cable damaged
Finnish authorities have detained a ship crewed by Russians following reports of cable damage linking Finland and Estonia. The incident is under investigation with suspicion of 'aggravated sabotage'. ...
5 Things to Watch in South Asia Next Year
Key geopolitical developments and risks are anticipated for South Asia in the upcoming year following an eventful 2025. The summary does not provide specific details but highlights that there will be ...
U.S. arms sales to Taiwan may provoke regional conflict: Chinese embassy
The Chinese embassy expressed concern over recent U.S. decisions to sell weapons to Taiwan, believing these actions could escalate tensions in the region and lead to increased militarization....
China sharpens criticism of Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’, warns of ‘dangerous signal’
Chinese state media have intensified their critique of Japan's alleged resumption of militaristic tendencies since the end of WWII. The People’s Daily, a platform for the Communist Party, argues that ...
Trump Teases Talks With Putin Ahead Of Meeting With Zelenskyy As Peace Efforts Continue
US President Donald Trump discussed potential talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as part of ongoing efforts to resolve confl...
Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap?
India approved major defense packages worth $30 billion in 2025, which might signal the beginning of a regional arms race according to some observers following the recent clash with Pakistan. Others s...
Fearing backlash, Iranian Kurds wary of fully joining protests
Kurdish regions in Iran have mostly avoided participating in nationwide demonstrations due to fear of crackdowns similar to those during the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement. Shia Kurdish-majority...
Why talk of a Japanese nuclear option is resurfacing – and why it alarms critics
An editorial in Sankei Shimbun has reignited debate on whether Japan should discuss acquiring nuclear weapons due to increasing threats from neighbors. This stance, which some on the right support, fa...
US Arms Sales to Taiwan Push Region Toward Conflict
The delivery of advanced weaponry from the United States to Taiwan is exacerbating tensions in the region, potentially leading to increased military confrontations between China and other nations invo...
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung that both nations share responsibility for regional stability and should make the correct strategic choice amidst a turbule...
Moldova and Ukraine Cut Off Russian Military Supplies to Transnistria
Moldova and Ukraine have taken steps to cut off Russian military supplies destined for the breakaway region of Transnistria, an area that has been reliant on Russia for its defense needs. This move co...
Venezuela and US Resume Diplomatic Contacts: Reassessment of Relations Following Maduro's Fall
Following the fall of President Maduro, Venezuela has resumed diplomatic contacts with the United States. This marks a potential shift in relations between the two countries as they reassess their pol...
While the US military grabbed Maduro, where was Venezuela’s air force?
Experts discuss the operational surprise by the U.S. military as they intercepted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. They also address longstanding issues with Venezuela’s aircraft fleet and personn...
Six Questions About the Capture of Maduro
The article discusses six critical questions related to the hypothetical scenario of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro being captured. It explores potential consequences for Venezuela and its regional ...
China Rejects Pentagon Report On India Ties, Calls It Unresponsible
The Chinese government has responded negatively to the latest report by the U.S. Department of Defense on military relations between India and China. The report was perceived as misleading and overly ...
Cambodia and Thailand agree to resume exchanges after meeting with China
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to resume normal exchanges and rebuild political mutual trust following trilateral talks mediated by China. The meetings involved discussions aimed at improving bilat...