Australian Passport

Australian Passport Office Faces Intense Scrutiny as Investigation Uncovers Major Procurement Failures

Eighteen officials within the Australian Passport Office (APO) are now under investigation following a damning audit by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). The audit report, released on Thursday, details severe lapses in ethical standards and contracting procedures within the...
smoking-cigarette

Burning Out: How Australia’s Bid to Cut Smoking Rates Exploded into Suburban Tobacco Wars

In a strip of just a dozen shops on a street in Melbourne’s western suburbs, three tobacconists stand clustered. These small businesses are part of a booming and increasingly dangerous tobacco trade that, over the past 18 months, has seen...
US, Malaysia Commence 24th CARAT Exercise

U.S. and Malaysian Armed Forces Launch Commence 24th CARAT Exercise, Celebrating 30 Years of Strategic Partnership

The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces launched the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, marking the beginning of an eight-day maritime engagement aimed at enhancing military interoperability and fortifying security alliances between the two nations....
LCA Tejas, India

India’s Frustration with U.S. Defense Delays Casts Doubt on Bilateral Ties and Future Fighter Jet Deals

The long-heralded strengthening of India-U.S. defense ties has hit a rocky patch as India’s major deal with U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace for fighter jet engines fails to meet delivery deadlines. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernization goals, centered around...
U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II

USMC Investigation Reveals Details of F-35B Fighter Jet Crash in South Carolina, Highlights Ongoing F-35 Program Challenges

On September 17, 2023, an F-35B Lightning II, the U.S. Marine Corps’ fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, made headlines after going missing in South Carolina. The pilot safely ejected over rural South Carolina, but the aircraft continued flying pilotless for over...
Aeroarc

Drone Woes in Ukraine: China’s Sanctions Jeopardize US Drone Industry Amid Skydio Supply Chain Crisis; Russian Tech Hamper Skydio’s Efforts

The largest US-based drone manufacturer and a vital supplier for Ukraine’s defense forces, faces a severe supply chain disruption following a sweeping Chinese sanctions package implemented on October 11. The sanctions, which ban the supply of essential components from Chinese...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Declares ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Bullying Following Shocking Allegations of Cadet Abuse with Hot Iron at Military University

The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is intensifying its stance against bullying and abuse following a recent disturbing case at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). In a forceful speech on Friday, Mr. Anwar pledged zero tolerance...
Singapore

US Sanctions Five Singapore-Based Firms for Supporting Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine

In a significant escalation of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s military capability, the United States has imposed punitive measures on five Singapore-based companies for allegedly assisting Moscow’s operations in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Announced on Wednesday (Oct 30) by the...
North Korea

North Korean Troops March to Ukraine: Strategic Alliances and Global Implications

North Korean troops have reportedly joined the conflict in Ukraine, dressed in Russian uniforms and marching alongside Russian forces. This move not only signals an intensifying alliance between Russia and North Korea but also highlights Moscow’s urgent need for reinforcements...
North Korea Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui-Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

North Korea-Russia Alliance: North Korea declared unwavering support for Russia in ongoing conflict in Ukraine

North Korea has declared its unwavering support for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, signaling a significant shift in the international dynamics surrounding the war. This pledge was made by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during her...
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