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…
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Putin’s India Visit: Energy, Defence and Trade Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits India on December 4–5, 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, focusing on energy contracts, defence deliveries and new payment arrangements as New Delhi seeks to protect strategic autonomy amid growing Western pressure. Why energy dominates the agenda Energy is at the centre of this…
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India weighs Su-57 offer as missile ties deepen with Russia
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit New Delhi on December 4–5, Moscow has renewed a sweeping defence pitch that pairs an offer of licensed production and technology transfer for the Su-57E stealth fighter with proposals to expand missile cooperation including additional S-400 systems and interest in the S-500…
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Yunus Sparks Row Over Map Showing India’s Northeast
Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus has triggered a fresh diplomatic controversy after gifting a book to Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson that features a map showing India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. Images of the exchange, shared on Yunus’s official social feed, drew immediate criticism in India…
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Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told reporters that India “will not be buying oil from Russia” and had already “more or less stopped” purchases — comments that New Delhi has since described as inconsistent with its publicly stated energy policy. What Trump said Speaking to the media during a…
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BRICS Warns Against Tariffs, Backs India’s 2026 Chairship
The BRICS bloc has issued a strong warning against what it described as the “indiscriminate rise” of tariffs and protectionist trade measures, cautioning that such practices threaten to marginalize the Global South and weaken global economic stability. Meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in…
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Canada Targets US H-1B Workers With New Visa Plan
Canada is preparing to welcome skilled foreign workers facing new hurdles in the United States after Washington imposed a steep $100,000 fee on H-1B visas. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Ottawa will soon roll out a proposal aimed at attracting these professionals, particularly from India and China, who are…
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Taliban Warns of War Over Bagram, Cautions Pakistan
The Taliban has issued a stern warning against any US attempt to retake Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base, threatening renewed conflict and openly cautioning Pakistan against aiding Washington. The declaration follows remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who recently hinted at possible American plans to reassert control over the strategic…