Pipeline Wars: The Hidden Agenda Behind Syria’s Civil Conflict
Damascus (Agencies): The ongoing turmoil in Syria has brought the strategic importance of two major energy pipeline projects into sharp focus: the Iran-Iraq-Syria Pipeline (also known as the “Friendship Pipeline”)…
India to Purchase Advanced Long-Range Radar System from Russia
New Delhi, India (Agencies): India is on the verge of finalizing a landmark $4 billion defense agreement with Russia to acquire an advanced long-range early warning radar system. This deal…
Pakistan to Establish Direct Air Routes to Bangladesh
Islamabad, Pakistan (Agencies): In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations and boost economic ties, Pakistan has announced plans to establish direct air routes to Bangladesh. This initiative is expected…
BAE Systems Hägglunds to Supply 205 CV 90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Sweden and Denmark
Stockholm, Sweden (Agencies): The Defence Materiel Administration of Sweden and its Danish counterpart, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, have signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds…
Ukraine Unveils New Missile-Drone Hybrid “Peklo”
Kyiv, Ukraine (Agencies): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on December 6, 2024, the unveiling of a new missile-drone hybrid called Peklo (meaning “Hell” in Ukrainian). The first batch of these…
Archaeologists in Türkiye Unearth Possible Tomb of Saint Nicholas (Santa Claus)
Antalya, Türkiye (Agencies): Archaeologists in Türkiye have announced the discovery of a limestone sarcophagus near the Church of St. Nicholas in Antalya, which they believe could be the tomb of…
PIA Returns to European Skies with New Islamabad-Paris Flights
Islamabad, Pakistan (Agencies): Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the resumption of its twice-weekly flights between Islamabad and Paris starting January 10, 2025. This comes after the European Union Aviation…
China Teams Up with Pakistan to Explore Hidden Resources in Gwadar Waters
Islamabad, Pakistan (Agencies): China has announced plans to send a team of experts to Pakistan to explore the potential of hidden resources worth billions of dollars in the waters of…
U.S. Court Orders FDA to Release Additional Pfizer Vaccine Trial Documents
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): A U.S. District Judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to release an additional million pages of documents from Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trials. This decision…
Robotic Police Patrols Launched in Wenzhou, Eastern China
Wenzhou, China (Agencies): In a groundbreaking move, Wenzhou has introduced robotic police patrols equipped with facial recognition cameras and net guns to enhance public safety. These advanced robots are designed…