Sanae Takaichi

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Weighs Food Tax Suspension Ahead of Snap Election as Rising Living Costs Squeeze Voters

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...
Indian Army Long-Range Combat Drones Production

Indian Army Prepares for Drone-Saturated Warfare With Large-Scale Production of Long-Range Strike and Loitering Drones Across All Commands

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...
Berkut-BM Drones

Indian Army Inducts Berkut-BM Drones, Signalling Shift Toward High-Speed Deep-Strike Precision Operations

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...
Rafale

India Moves Forward to Acquire 114 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets from France, Strengthening Air Force Combat Capabilities and Strategic Deterrence

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...
Rafale

Rafale Emerges as IAF’s Top Choice for 114-Multi-Role Fighter Program Due to Unmatched 90% Serviceability

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...
Rafale

India Secure Operational API-Level Access to Rafale Source Code in 114 Jet Deal, But Dassault Retains Core Flight and Data Fusion Logic

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...
Iran, Tehran

Iran’s Deadly Crackdown on Anti-Government Protests Appears to Ease as US Warns of “Grave Consequences”

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,...
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Trump Appoints Tony Blair, Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’ to Lead Post-War Gaza Reconstruction Efforts

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced a high-profile team to manage Gaza’s post-war reconstruction, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and senior American officials, while assigning a U.S. general to lead a developing security force in the devastated...
Cambodia’s Online Scam Empire Shudders as Arrest of Alleged Kingpin Triggers Sudden Evacuations

Cambodia’s Online Scam Empire Shudders as Arrest of Alleged Kingpin Triggers Sudden Evacuations

Hundreds of people dragged suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture through the streets of Cambodia’s casino hub this week as they fled a suspected cyberfraud centre, following the arrest and deportation of the country’s most wanted alleged scam kingpin. An...
Chinese detainees at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok

Thai Police Dismiss Officer, Charge Four Others Over Corruption Scheme Linked to Disappearance of Chinese Detainees

One police officer has been dismissed, and four others are facing criminal and disciplinary action over their alleged involvement in corruption linked to the unlawful release of Chinese detainees, the Royal Thai Police said on Friday. All five officers are...
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