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In a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign against Ukraine’s defence infrastructure, Russia has begun systematically targeting military recruitment and draft offices using Iranian-designed drones. This new phase in Moscow’s strategy seeks to undermine Kyiv’s troop mobilisation and rotational deployment capabilities, adding a dangerous layer to an already brutal conflict. Why draft offices are targeted…

Amid China’s intensifying military activities near Taiwan, a group of retired US generals and defence strategists have issued strong warnings urging the US Congress to accelerate funding for critical airborne early warning and stealth fighter capabilities. Their call specifically focuses on procuring the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft and expanding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet…

In a move with significant geopolitical implications, the United States has deployed its advanced F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets to the Philippines for the first time, marking an unprecedented step in military cooperation between the two countries. This comes at a time when tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea amid China’s…

In a significant diplomatic development, Turkey’s Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Foreign Minister Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking what analysts describe as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral military and defence ties between the two countries. Meeting Highlights: Defence, Trade And Strategic Interests The high-level meeting…

In a development that has sparked outrage across Bangladesh’s political and civil society landscape, an alleged leaked audio recording claims that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised security forces to use lethal weapons against protesters, instructing them to “shoot” to restore order during recent anti-government demonstrations. The Leaked Audio And Its Content The audio clip, widely…

In a striking diplomatic exchange, a US State Department spokesperson countered India’s stance that former President Donald Trump had no role in facilitating the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). Using the phrase, “Some opinions are wrong, mine rarely are,” the spokesperson implied strong US disagreement with New Delhi’s…

As the United States under President Trump intensifies tariff threats on key imports to bolster its ‘America First’ strategy, Mexico finds itself navigating an increasingly unpredictable economic environment. The nation is caught between its heavy reliance on US markets and China’s aggressive global economic expansion, forcing policymakers and businesses to recalibrate strategies to safeguard growth….

With President Donald Trump’s administration planning fresh rounds of tariffs on steel, autos, and electronics imports, emerging economies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America are accelerating efforts to deepen trade and investment ties among themselves to mitigate risks of a global trade slowdown. The proposed tariff hikes, ranging between 10% to 25%, threaten export-dependent growth…

India has reportedly extended a significant trade offer worth between $150 billion and $200 billion to the United States, aiming to avert proposed new tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration and to build a deeper strategic economic relationship. Senior government sources confirmed that while the modalities are still under discussion, the final call now rests…

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply after Indian defence and intelligence agencies exposed what they called “direct Chinese operational support” to Pakistan during the recent Operation Sindoor, with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir rejecting Indian assertions as “factually incorrect.” The episode has once again brought India-China-Pakistan triangular security dynamics into focus, with strategic…