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South Africa begins naval drills with China Russia and Iran to strengthen maritime cooperation

South Africa has begun a week‑long naval exercise with Iran, Russia and China, calling the drills “essential” in today’s tense world. The manoeuvres are...

Japan begins deep sea mission to test rare earths extraction and reduce reliance on China

Japan has embarked on a daring mission to explore rare earths from the deep sea, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on China for...

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DRDO tests full scale scramjet in Hyderabad, backing India’s push toward hypersonic cruise missiles

India has taken a major step in defence technology after DRDO successfully tested a full-scale scramjet engine in Hyderabad, running it for over 12...

Chabad emissaries carry out mission to print Tanya in Somaliland amid cautious local response

Weeks before Israel made headlines by recognizing Somaliland, two members of the Chabad-Lubavitch community quietly carried out an unusual mission in the African territory....

Ukraine strikes Belgorod energy systems leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or power

A powerful Ukrainian attack has left more than half a million people without electricity and heating in Russia’s Belgorod region, authorities reported on Friday....

NATO faces strain as US discusses Greenland options, raising concerns about alliance unity and collective defense

NATO’s core promise that all members protect each other is under strain after the United States discussed taking control of Greenland, a territory of...

Updates from China

Japan’s NRA worker loses phone in China containing confidential nuclear staff contacts raising security concerns

A worker at Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) recently lost a work-issued phone while traveling in China, raising concerns over the safety of sensitive...

US calls China’s Taiwan war games destabilizing as missiles and jets surround island

Chinese military drills and war games around Taiwan have sharply raised tensions in East Asia, according to the United States, which described the actions...

China encircles Taiwan in massive live-fire war games, launching “Justice Mission 2025”

China has launched one of its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, firing rockets toward the island and surrounding it with ships and aircraft in...

China quietly deploys over 100 DF-31 nuclear missiles capable of striking the U.S. and U.K.

China has quietly deployed over 100 long-range DF-31 nuclear missiles at key sites, raising global security concerns. A Pentagon report released before Christmas shows...

China fires YJ-20 hypersonic ‘carrier-killer’ from Type 055 warshipamid Taiwan tensions

China released rare footage of its YJ-20 hypersonic missile launched from a Type 055 destroyer, striking targets at extreme speed. The “carrier-killer” display signals...

Updates from Russia

Ukraine strikes Belgorod energy systems leaving hundreds of thousands without heat or power

A powerful Ukrainian attack has left more than half a million people without electricity and heating in Russia’s Belgorod region, authorities reported on Friday....

Russia’s hypersonic missile strike shocks Europe and Canada, marking a dangerous new phase of the Ukraine war

Canada and several European countries have strongly condemned Russia for using a hypersonic missile in Ukraine, calling it a dangerous escalation. The missile struck...

United States says Russia shifts balance of power in Europe affecting NATO influence

The United States has made a striking announcement that has drawn attention across the world. According to recent statements, Russia has changed the balance...

Russia’s most advanced T-14 tank never went to war — British analysts stunned by Armata’s absence

British defense analysts are surprised that Russia has never sent its T-14 Armata tank to the battlefield. The tank is highly advanced. Nearly four...

Moscow shares alleged drone proof with US amid dispute over Putin attack claim

Russia has handed the United States what it claims is evidence that Ukraine attempted to strike a Russian presidential residence. This unusual move comes...

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Netanyahu warns of Iran rebuilding nuclear and missile capabilities after June war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran is actively working to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities following the Israel-Iran war that took place in June. Netanyahu’s comments come at a time when tensions in the Middle East remain high and global attention is focused on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Israel’s war with Hamas, and the future stability of the region. Iran’s nuclear and missile efforts after the June war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran is trying to...

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