U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will receive between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at prevailing market prices, following a dramatic U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The claim, made through Trump’s social media platform Truth…
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China’s JY-27 Radar Fails in Venezuela During US Raid
The dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered intense global scrutiny of Venezuela’s air defence capabilities, particularly the performance of Chinese-supplied JY-27 “anti-stealth” radar systems. Defence analysts now question whether the much-hyped Chinese radar lived up to its claims after US…
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Trump Signals Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
US President Donald Trump has hinted at imposing fresh tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil, a move that could introduce new strains into India–US trade relations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of his displeasure…
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China Holds Major Military Drills Around Taiwan, Tensions Rise
China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating the seizure and blockade of key areas, in what Beijing described as a stern warning to “separatist forces”. The exercises have significantly raised tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a strategically sensitive region closely watched by global powers. The drills, codenamed “Justice…
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BRICS Gold Dominance Challenges US Dollar’s Global Influence
BRICS nations are quietly reshaping the global financial landscape by strengthening their grip on gold reserves and reducing long-term dependence on the US dollar. While official data shows BRICS members holding around 20% of global gold reserves, the bloc and its closely aligned partners now account for nearly 50% of…
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Critical Minerals Key to Defence Readiness, Says CISC
Critical minerals have emerged as a decisive factor in shaping India’s defence preparedness, technological sovereignty and long-term national security, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), said at a high-level strategic forum in New Delhi. He was delivering the…
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India to Lead Global Clean Energy Transition: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, December 19: Energy independence is now an economic, strategic, and geopolitical imperative, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he emphasized that India’s clean energy transition aligns closely with self-reliance, global responsibility,…
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China–Philippines Tensions Rise After Water Cannon Attack
Tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after the Philippine Coast Guard accused Chinese coast guard vessels of firing high-pressure water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal in the contested South China Sea. The incident reportedly injured at least three fishermen and caused significant damage to two…
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US Approves F-16 Tech Upgrade for Pakistan
The United States has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale of advanced technology and sustainment support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, a Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) letter shows. The package covering Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic systems, avionics upgrades, training and logistics aims to modernise Pakistan’s Block-52…
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Putin’s Il-80 ‘Flying Kremlin’ Becomes World’s Most-Tracked Jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in Delhi on Thursday became a global aviation spectacle when his specially modified Ilyushin Il-80 popularly called the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane” turned into the world’s most-tracked flight, according to FlightRadar24. The unusually high interest reflects not only Putin’s high-profile India visit but also…