Pakistan and Bangladesh air chiefs recently convened for talks regarding the acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft – an event which represented a notable milestone in South Asian defense relations. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), their meeting focused on ways in which military cooperation between them could be strengthened further – the JF-17 being...
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Bangladesh Will Not Compete in T20 World Cup Matches in India
Bangladesh recently made headlines when they announced they will not play their ICC T20 World Cup matches in India, prompting questions across cricketing circles about scheduling, logistics and regional coordination. Following discussions among cricket boards and tournament organizers regarding operational considerations rather than sporting disagreements, their announcement has caused much dismay among some in cricket....
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Prep Work for Venezuela Operations Commenced Mid-December
Preparations for an operation against Venezuela began reportedly in mid-December, according to sources with knowledge of the matter, with diplomatic tensions, security assessments, and contingency planning intensifying behind-the-scenes. Though official details remain scarce, their timeline suggests recent events have occurred after a period of strategic review and coordination. According to media reports and analysts, discussions...
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Libya’s army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey
Libya was devastated on Tuesday, Dec 23 2025 when its army chief of staff Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, as well as several senior military officials and crew members was tragically killed when their plane crash near Ankara, Turkey took place shortly after they departed Ankara’s Esenboga Airport en route to Tripoli enroute for...
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US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey Urge Restraint in Gaza Following Miami Talks
Following high-level discussions held in Miami, the United States, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey issued a joint call for restraint in Gaza as concerns grow that violence could further destabilize the region. This coordinated initiative represents renewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions while protecting civilians while maintaining humanitarian access amid an increasingly fragile security environment. Officials...
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US Issues Sanctions on Family Members and Associates of Venezuela’s Maduro
The United States announced new sanctions targeting family and associates of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, ramping up pressure on Caracas while trying to address what Washington identifies as corruption, human rights abuses and erosion of democratic institutions in Venezuela. U.S. officials claim that these measures are intended to hold Maduro and members of his inner...
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Putin Addresses Media in Front of Map of Russia Showing Ukraine and Crimea as Parts
Vladimir Putin made headlines internationally when he delivered remarks during an official address, in front of an image that seemed to include Crimea and parts of eastern and southern Ukraine as part of Russia. This image, broadcast during an official address, has reignited international scrutiny of Russia’s territorial claims as well as messaging during Ukraine’s...
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Israel Launches Series of Strikes against Lebanon
Israel has launched air and artillery strikes on targets in southern Lebanon, sharply raising tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border and prompting fears of wider regional conflict. These strikes come amid ongoing hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group with which hostilities have escalated over recent months. Israeli military officials reported that Israeli...
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Tarar. Foreign Countries Launch Campaign against Pakistan After Bondi Shooting.
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, has raised allegations that “hostile countries” launched a coordinated campaign against his nation after the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing incident in Sydney, Australia. His remarks follow an increase in scrutiny regarding online narratives and misinformation in response to this attack. Speaking to local media, Tarar asserted...
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UN Special Rapporteur Calls for Investigation into Authorities’ Response to Bondi Beach Shooting
An independent investigation should take place into the actions taken by authorities prior to, during, and after the deadly Bondi Beach shooting; raising questions as to whether existing safeguards and response protocols were adequately applied. This request adds an international human rights dimension to an incident which has already caused deep national reflection in Australia....