Pakistan Defense

Pakistan and Iran Deepen Defense Ties Amid Regional Challenges

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, visited Islamabad and reiterated Tehran’s commitment to bolstering strategic ties with Pakistan. During his high-profile meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, and President...
Shield AI

Shield AI Secures Landmark Deal with Japanese Navy for V-BAT Drones

US-based defense contractor Shield AI has announced an agreement with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to supply an undisclosed number of its cutting-edge V-BAT drones. These AI-driven, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have earned a reputation for their transformative capabilities,...
Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid Controversies in Pentagon Nomination

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, is navigating a storm of controversy as he moves closer to Senate confirmation. Recent disclosures, including a $50,000 settlement paid to a woman alleging sexual...
Crude Oil Prices

Oil Markets Plunge Amid Trump’s Push for Lower Prices and Increased Production

Oil markets took a sharp turn on Friday, as crude prices declined following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia to cut oil prices. Trump’s remarks,...
Bitcoin

SEC Rescinds Controversial Crypto Accounting Rule, Marking a Major Win for the Industry

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it had rescinded accounting guidance long criticized by the cryptocurrency industry. The move signals an early shift under President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back key regulatory measures enacted during...
Death row inmate Serge Atlaoui of France arrives to sign documents for his judicial review at Tangerang District Court in Tangerang, Banten province Apr 1, 2015.

Indonesia and France to Sign Agreement on the Repatriation of Frenchman on Death Row

Indonesia and France are set to sign an agreement on Friday (Jan 24) to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offences. The arrangement was confirmed by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia's senior minister for...
Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin

Donald Trump Pressures Vladimir Putin to End Ukraine War, Threatens Tougher Sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a Truth Social post on Wednesday (Jan 22), Trump warned of stringent economic measures if...
Japanese Yen

Japan Maintains Cautious Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainties

On Thursday, the Japanese government reiterated its cautious outlook for the nation’s economy, citing uncertainties in global markets driven by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the economy continues to recover moderately, bolstered by steady wage gains and...
Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea in Political Crisis: Investigators Call for President Yoon Suk Yeol to Be Charged with Insurrection and Abuse of Power

South Korea's political landscape was thrown into further disarray on Thursday as investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) recommended that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol face charges of insurrection and abuse of power. The findings come after a 51-day...
Apple-Google

Britain Landmark Investigation into Apple and Google’s Smartphone Ecosystems

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Thursday that it has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s smartphone operating systems, app stores, and web browsers.  This marks the second time the CMA has utilized its expanded regulatory powers...
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