North Korea’s Kim seeks to shore up nuclear force, oversees missile test, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered accelerated production to strengthen the country’s nuclear force more rapidly, on the same day he oversaw a test of tactical ballistic missiles with new guidance system, state media KCNA said on Saturday. While visiting an arms factory on Friday, Kim made the production order “to cope with …the […]

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Russo-Chinese Power Play in Central Asia: A Global Concern with Far-Reaching Implications

By M Masum Billah In the geopolitical theater of Central Asia, the ongoing power play between Russia and China is not just a regional affair but a global concern with far-reaching implications. As Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Beijing underscores, the alliance between these two giants, rooted in shared suspicion of the West […]

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Western volunteers join Myanmar’s anti-regime fight

Western volunteers, including a former British soldier and an American fighter, have joined the battle against Myanmar’s military regime, inspired by the bravery of the anti-coup resistance. These individuals have independently traveled to Southeast Asia to support the local forces in their struggle against the junta. Jason (a pseudonym used due to security concerns), an […]

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President Tokayev Outlines Key Pillars for Central Asian Security

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the main pillars to strengthen security cooperation between Central Asian countries and expressed gratitude to neighboring countries for helping Kazakhstan during the massive floods at a May 16 meeting with the Security Council Secretaries of Central Asian countries in Astana, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev noted that the […]

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USA’s ‘NESA Center’ praises Bangladesh for combating terrorism

A delegation from the Near East South Asia (NESA) Center for Strategic Studies, one of the institutions of the US Department of Defense, recently visited the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington. They also participated in an interactive session with Bangladesh Mission officials. NASA Center for Strategic Studies Distinguished Professor Dr. Hasan Abbas led the 46-member team. […]

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India and Indonesia Strengthen Defence Ties, Emphasize Collaboration in Maritime Security

  New Delhi: In a significant step towards bolstering defence cooperation, India and Indonesia convened the seventh Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, reaffirming their commitment to enhancing collaboration in various areas, including maritime security. Chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, […]

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Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi armed group says it attacked US and Israeli vessels, with a Western coalition of warships defending amid the continuing fallout from the war on Gaza. Yahya Saree, the group’s military spokesman, said in a video address late on Wednesday that the Houthis hit the Maersk Yorktown cargo ship in the Gulf of […]

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Phuket introduces online visa extension system for tourists

Phuket, is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Thailand, and has been a favourite among the Indian travellers too. Now, as per the latest development, it has simplified the visa process for foreigners by introducing an online visa extension system. As per the reports, Immigration Bureau Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai disclosed […]

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Uzbekistan and Russia nearing completion of nuclear power plant contract

Uzbekistan and Russia are on the verge of finalizing a contract for the construction of a nuclear power plant, according to Alexei Likhachev, the head of Rosatom. Despite the slowdown in work processes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the project has continued to progress and is now nearing its conclusion. In 2019, the two nations […]

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