29
Jan
In a startling revelation, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has exposed a massive corruption scheme in the procurement of weapons by the country‘s military, amounting to nearly $40 million (1.5 billion Ukrainian hryvnia). The SBU disclosed that the corruption involved the acquisition of 100,000 mortar rounds for Ukraine’s Armed Forces...
29
Jan
French President Emmanuel Macron came to India on a 2-day state visit on 25-26 January. He landed directly at Jaipur airport, where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received him. Macron did a road show with PM Modi in Jaipur. A meeting was also held between the two leaders on...
27
Jan
The US government has finally given the green light to the long-delayed $23 billion (£18 billion) sale of 40 new F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. This decision comes after Ankara ratified Sweden’s accession to NATO, a move that had been pending for over a year. The approved deal not...
27
Jan
In a recent assault, Houthi rebels targeted a US warship and the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf of Aden, escalating tensions in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an attack on a US warship and the British oil tanker Marlin Luanda in the Gulf...
27
Jan
Tata Group and Airbus (European aerospace company) have entered into an agreement to jointly manufacture H125 civilian helicopters in India, marking a significant collaboration in the aerospace sector. This announcement coincided with the adoption of a joint defense production roadmap and a defense space partnership between India and France,...
26
Jan
In recent discussions between Chinese and Iranian officials held in Beijing and Tehran, Chinese authorities have reportedly called on their Iranian counterparts to take action in curbing the ship attacks in the Red Sea carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis. Failing to do so could potentially jeopardize the business...
25
Jan
On Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry alleged that Ukrainian forces shot down a military transport plane, resulting in the tragic loss of all 74 individuals on board, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war slated for an exchange. Ukrainian authorities have not immediately confirmed or refuted Russia’s assertions regarding the incident...
25
Jan
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong held meetings with the Pakistani Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Army Chief on Monday, where all three leaders reiterated their dedication to the successful completion of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). During his visit to Beijing in October 2023, Pakistani...
24
Jan
The Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., the world’s largest container shipping line, has halted two services from India—one bound for the U.S. and the other for the Mediterranean. Simultaneously, the French carrier CMA CGM has canceled four sailings on three services from India in January. This disruption is a result...
24
Jan
In a coordinated effort, the United States and the United Kingdom executed new airstrikes on eight targets utilized by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Monday, aiming to curtail the group’s interference with commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The airstrikes, conducted on Monday night, marked the eighth round...