By Junaid Kathju India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system has reportedly drawn interest from at least 15 countries spanning from Asia to South America after its use in cross-border strikes against Pakistan enhanced the global profile of the Indian weapons industry. While security experts acknowledge the growing clout of the industry, they say sustaining this […]
Read MoreBy Park Chan-kyong Investigators on Friday raided the headquarters of the Unification Church in South Korea as part of a widening corruption inquiry involving former first lady Kim Keon-hee, marking another setback for the controversial religious group following the assassination of Japan’s ex-leader Shinzo Abe in 2023. Armed with court-issued warrants, a special prosecutor’s team […]
Read MoreBy Resty Woro Yuniar President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to assign Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka responsibility for Papua has fuelled speculation that he is being politically sidelined under the guise of a development mission to Indonesia’s most restive region. Gibran will have his hands full in trying to bring about lasting peace in Papua, as he […]
Read MoreBy Joseph Sipalan Members of Malaysia’s ruling coalition gave their strongest warning yet against the nomination of “alpha male” social media provocateur Nick Adams as America’s new envoy to the Southeast Asian nation, promising on Friday to stage weekly protests should he be sent to Kuala Lumpur as ambassador. Analysts warn the appointment could test […]
Read MoreHeavy fighting has flared up again between the Druze and Bedouin tribes in the restive southern Syrian province of Suwayda, as another ceasefire has collapsed a day after Syrian troops pulled out of the area. The resumption of clashes on Friday came as the Syrian Ministry of Interior denied reports that government forces are being […]
Read MoreNew Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that India and Russia are set to host a summit in Delhi, with dates to be mutually decided. “India-Russia Summit is important. Last India-Russia summit was held in Moscow. It is time for us to host the summit in Delhi […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday met with a delegation of special envoys from South Korea led by Kim Boo Kyum in New Delhi. Expressing delight in receiving the delegation, Mr Modi recalled his positive meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung last month. “Delighted to receive the delegation of Special Envoys from the Republic […]
Read MoreSingapore City [Singapore], July 17 (ANI): Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Satpura, Shakti and Kiltan, under the Command of RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Singapore to a warm welcome from personnel of Singapore Navy and the High Commission of India in Singapore, as per an official statement by the Indian Navy. […]
Read MoreBy Andrei Matveev Sanctions against Russia may intensify if U.S. President Donald Trump escalates pressure on the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin. But even without additional measures, several sectors of Russia’s economy are already buckling under strain. Among the most vulnerable is civil aviation, now grappling with “fleet cannibalization”, a practice born of scarcity and isolation. […]
Read MoreIndia is continuing its drive to deport alleged ‘illegals’ into Bangladesh, targeting primarily Muslim people and often forcing them out of the country at gunpoint with no legal processes. The continuing efforts of India’s right wing Hindu nationalist party, the BJP often involved inhumane methods of deportation while also destroying proof of Indian citizenship, says […]
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