- February 19th, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering pledging to suspend Japan’s consumption tax on food as part of her campaign platform ahead of a snap general election expected next month, the Mainichi newspaper reported, citing unnamed government and ruling party...
In just the first two weeks of 2026, the United States has rolled out one of the most sweeping sets of travel and migration restrictions in recent years, with Pacific Island nations among the hardest hit. From suspended visa categories...
In a major signal of India’s accelerating push toward military self-reliance, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the Indian Army is transforming itself from a consumer of unmanned aerial systems into a large-scale producer of combat...
The Indian Army has inducted a new high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle, the Berkut‑BM, procured from Belarus, signalling a notable shift in its approach to deep-strike and offensive unmanned operations. The acquisition reflects a growing emphasis on fast, expendable platforms designed...
India’s defence preparedness is set for a significant upgrade, with the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approving a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The approval marks a decisive step in...
The Dassault Rafale has emerged as the leading contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) program, bolstered by a combination of high serviceability, operational versatility, and growing domestic support infrastructure. According to Indian defence...
As India advances negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely through a Government-to-Government agreement for the Dassault Rafale, a crucial distinction in software access has emerged. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to gain significant operational control...
Labor’s ambitious plans to overhaul Australia’s hate speech laws in response to the Bondi terror attack have hit a major obstacle after the Greens withdrew support for key measures, aligning with the Coalition in opposing significant parts of the omnibus...
Iran’s deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations appears to have largely quelled the unrest, according to residents and human rights groups, as communication restrictions began to ease and diplomatic pressure from the United States and its Gulf allies mounted. The protests,...
US President Donald Trump on Friday suggested that the United States may impose tariffs on countries that do not support his plan regarding Greenland, citing national security concerns. “Because we need Greenland for national security,” he said, highlighting the strategic...
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