UK and Iraq Strike Deal to Tackle People Smuggling and Organised Crime Networks
London, UK (Agencies): The UK and Iraq have agreed on a “world-first” deal to tackle gangs based in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region that run people-smuggling operations across Europe. This agreement…
Hungarian Air Force Takes Delivery of First C-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Aircraft
Budapest, Hungary (Agencies): Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force, marking a significant milestone for Hungary’s defense capabilities. This aircraft is the first…
Trump Threatens BRICS Countries With 100% Tariffs If They Ditch the Dollar
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they decide to challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance in the global economy. BRICS, an acronym…
US Congress Admits Over $250Bln in COVID-19 Aid Stolen by Fraudsters
WASHINGTON (Agencies): More than $250 billion were stolen in the United States as a result of fraudulent schemes in government aid payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report…
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Deepen Cooperation in All Spheres
Mashhad, Iran (Agencies): Pakistan and Iran have agreed to deepen cooperation in all spheres during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in…
Tens of Thousands Strike at Volkswagen Plants Over Job Cuts and Factory Closures
Berlin (Agencies): Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers walked off the job across Germany on Monday in a massive strike against potential job cuts and factory closures. The action marks…
Saudi and Bahraini Naval Forces Launch ‘Bridge 25’ Joint Exercise
Manama, Bahrain (Agencies): The “Bridge 25” joint naval exercise commenced on Sunday in the Kingdom of Bahrain, involving the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), represented by the Eastern Fleet, and…
French PM Michel Barnier Faces No Confidence Vote
Paris, France (Agencies): French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a vote of no confidence in his minority government after using special powers to push through a social security budget…
US will send Ukraine $725M in counter-drone tech, anti-personnel mines
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems and munitions for its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, which could…
Nepal’s Prime Minister begins China visit
BEIJING (Agencies): Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli has arrived in Beijing on a four-day official visit on Monday. The “tradition-breaking” visit has drawn much attention from Indian media…