Russia Claims Liberation of Kurakhovo in Southwest Donbass
Moscow (Agencies): Russian forces have announced the “full liberation” of Kurakhovo, the largest settlement in southwest Donbass, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The town, which had a population of…
Serbia Deploys FK-3 Air Defense System, Strengthening Military Ties with China
Belgrade (Agencies): Serbia has officially deployed the Chinese-made FK-3 mid-range air defense missile system, marking a significant step in enhancing its airspace defense capabilities, the Ministry of Defense announced. The…
Damascus Airport to resume international flights starting January 7
DAMASCUS (Agencies): Syria said on Saturday the country’s main airport in Damascus would resume international flights starting next week after such commercial trips were halted following last month’s ouster of…
Jordan Prepares to Supply Electricity to Syria
Amman (Agencies): Jordan has announced its readiness to supply electricity to Syria as the war-torn country embarks on reconstruction following the fall of the Assad regime, Anadolu Agency reported. Jordanian…
Trump will impose sanctions on ICC, report says
WASHIGNTON (Agencies): US President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose devastating sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague immediately after taking office, Israel Hayom newspaper reported citing informed…
Steadfast Dart 25: UK Deploys 2,600 Troops for NATO Exercises in Eastern Europe
London (Agencies): Over 2,600 British troops and 730 military vehicles will participate in large-scale exercises along NATO’s eastern flank, the UK Defense Ministry announced. The UK’s 1st Division will lead…
Pakistan Air Force Bolsters Fleet with Decommissioned Belgian C-130s Amid Modernization Drive
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): In a bid to strengthen its tactical airlift capability, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has inducted six decommissioned Belgian C-130 aircraft, with the final three arriving in…
Japan, US Explore Joint Production of AIM-120 Missiles Amid Rising Demand
Tokyo (Agencies): Japan and the United States are set to launch a feasibility study to assess the potential for co-producing AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAM) in Japan, officials from…
China Sanctions 28 US Firms, Adds 10 to Unreliable Entities List Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing (Agencies): In a significant escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Thursday the addition of 28 US entities to its export control list…
Bashar Assad poisoned in Moscow: Report
LONDON (Agencies): An assassination attempt by poisoning has been made on former Syrian dictator Bashar Assad, The Sun reported. The ousted leader reportedly fell ill on Sunday in Moscow, where…