Rafale fighter jets

France Deploys Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle to North Atlantic as Denmark–Greenland Tensions and Trump’s Threats Test Transatlantic Unity

France has signalled a renewed show of military and diplomatic resolve in the North Atlantic as its sole nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, reportedly heads toward the region amid rising tensions between Europe and the United States over...
F-47

Trump’s F-47 Meets US Air Power Ambitions, China Challenges Narrative, Boeing’s Credibility, and Claims Technological Upper Hand in Sixth-Generation Aircraft

US President Donald Trump set the ball rolling on America’s ambitious Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program—now branded the F-47—with sweeping claims of unmatched air superiority over rival powers. But while Washington hails the future aircraft as a revolution in aerial...
Rafale fighter jets

Rafale Fighters: Indonesia Takes Delivery of First Three Rafale Fighter Jets in Major Boost to Air Force Modernisation and Strategic Ties With France

Indonesia has formally taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in Jakarta’s long-running effort to modernise its air force and diversify defence partnerships amid rising strategic uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific. The aircraft arrived in...
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group (CSG)

USS Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Arrives in Middle East as US-Iran Tensions Rise and Protest Death Toll in Iran Soars

The United States has significantly reinforced its military posture in the Middle East with the arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, a move that comes amid escalating tensions with Iran and growing international alarm over a deadly...
Zhang Youxia

Beijing’s Shock Military Purge: Did China’s Second-Most Powerful Man Betray US—or Challenge Xi Jinping?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again sent shockwaves through the country’s political and military establishment by placing one of China’s most powerful military figures under investigation, underscoring that no one—no matter how senior or influential—is beyond the reach of...
QUAD

QUAD’s Omission From New US Defense Strategy Raises Questions Over Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific Commitments

The absence of any reference to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) in the United States’ newly released 24-page National Defense Strategy (NDS) on January 23 has reignited debate about the Trump administration’s true commitment to the Indo-Pacific’s most prominent minilateral...
Manila skyline, Philippines

Remittances Under Pressure: How Global Migration Politics and Domestic Constraints Are Challenging Philippine Growth Model

The Philippine economy has long drawn strength from the steady inflow of remittances sent home by millions of overseas Filipinos. For decades, these transfers have acted as a stabilising force, cushioning the country against external shocks and underpinning domestic consumption....
Fushimi Inari Taish

China Reiterates Travel Warning Against Japan Ahead of Chinese New Year, Citing Security Risks and Diplomatic Tensions

China reiterated a warning urging its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, citing what it described as a deterioration in public security, as diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo continue to simmer. The...
Mark Carney - Donald Trump

Carney Declines to Escalate Rhetoric After Trump Floats 100% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday (Jan 26) sought to play down US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Canada, urging observers to view the remarks in the broader context of an impending review of the North American...
Singapore

Smoke haze from vegetation fires north of Singapore drifts south, triggering burning smell complaints, NEA says

A noticeable burning smell detected across various parts of Singapore in recent days is likely due to smoke haze drifting south from vegetation fires north of the island, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Monday (Jan 26). In a...
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