Pakistan and Indonesia are reportedly close to finalizing a significant defence agreement that could see combat jets and drones supplied to Jakarta. The discussions took place in Islamabad, where Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met Pakistan Air Force Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, according to three security officials familiar with the talks. The potential […]
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Germany has moved to calm fears of a potential US takeover of Greenland, following President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about seizing the island from Denmark, a NATO ally. Speaking after a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said there is no serious indication that the United States is planning […]
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US President Donald Trump announced a bold new move yesterday, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on any country that trades with Iran. The decision comes as Tehran faces growing international scrutiny over its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff […]
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A wave of protests in Iran has turned deadly, with a rights group reporting that at least 648 people have been killed amid a government crackdown. Thousands more have been injured, and the actual toll may be much higher, with some estimates suggesting more than 6,000 fatalities. The unrest began over economic grievances but has […]
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Japan has formally urged China to revoke its newly announced export controls on products with potential military applications, in a move that could escalate tensions between the two nations. The measures, which may include crucial rare earth minerals, were described by Japan as “unacceptable” and a serious concern for its economy and security. China’s commerce […]
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