Security Belt-2025: China Iran and Russia to Conduct Joint Naval Drills
Beijing (Agencies): China, Iran, and Russia are set to hold a joint naval exercise, Security Belt-2025, near Iran’s Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman in early to mid-March, the…
Turkey Expresses Readiness to Deploy Troops to Ukraine for Potential Peacekeeping Mission
Ankara (Agencies): Turkey has announced its willingness to send troops to Ukraine if required as part of a potential peacekeeping mission, a Turkish defense ministry source confirmed. The decision would…
2nd ‘Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought’ Conference Concludes in Makkah
Makkah (Agencies) – The second international conference on “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought” concluded in Makkah early on Saturday. Participants from more than 90 countries adopted the “Encyclopedia…
US-Supplied German F-35 Jets at Risk of Trump ‘Kill Switch’
Berlin (Agencies) – German policymakers are growing increasingly concerned over the possibility that the US could remotely disable F-35 fighter jets being delivered to Berlin in the event of a…
Nordic Countries Sign Agreement for Unified Ammunition Certification and Joint Procurement
Helsinki (Agencies): In a major step towards strengthening defense cooperation, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark have signed an agreement to standardize the certification of ammunition used for their mortars and…
US Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan, Citing Terrorism and Security Risks
Washington (Agencies): The United States Department of State has urged its citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to the threat of terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. In…
China Rolls Over $2 Billion Loan to Pakistan
Islamabad (Agencies): China has rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan, providing crucial financial relief as the country grapples with mounting external debt obligations. Adviser to the Finance Minister,…
BlackRock Buys Key Panama Ports Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Washington (Agencies): A consortium led by BlackRock has acquired two key ports on either side of the Panama Canal, Balboa and Cristobal, from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchinson for $19 billion.…
China to Amend Maritime Law, Foreign Trade Law, Strengthen Legislative Work on AI, Childcare in 2025
Beijing (Agencies): The National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee will prioritize legislative efforts across multiple fields this year, including enhanced research into artificial intelligence and big data, as well as…
Trump Selects Michel Issa to Be US Ambassador to Lebanon
Washington (Agencies): US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has selected Michel Issa to be the US ambassador to Lebanon. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social…