Singapore Passport

Global Passport Rankings 2026: Singapore Tops Global Passport Rankings for Third Consecutive Year as US and UK Slip Amid Geopolitical Shifts

The world’s most powerful passports have been revealed for 2026, as airlines brace for a record 5.2 billion passengers this year. The Henley Passport Index, marking two decades of ranking passports according to the number of destinations their holders can...
Thaon di Revel class, designated PPA, Italy

Indonesian Navy’s KRI Prabu Siliwangi Completes First Sea Trial in Italian Waters, Marking Milestone in Crew Integration and Operational Readiness

The Indonesian Navy has confirmed that its newest offshore patrol vessel, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, successfully completed its first sea trial in Italian waters on January 8, 2026, marking an important milestone in the ship’s transition from commissioning to operational readiness....
Bayraktar TB2

Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB2 May Enter Syrian Service Under New Military Framework, Marking a Symbolic Break from Years of Hostility

A report published by Syria Retold Daily on January 11, 2026, has sparked renewed attention on the evolving relationship between Türkiye and Syria, claiming that the Turkish government is considering the sale of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles to the...
Starlink

Iran’s Nationwide Starlink Shutdown Redefines Information Warfare, Proving Satellite Internet Is No Longer Beyond State Control

Iran’s decision to cripple Starlink satellite internet nationwide has emerged as a watershed moment in modern information warfare, fundamentally reshaping assumptions about the resilience of space-based communications. Iranian digital-rights expert Amir Rashidi, Director of Digital Rights and Security at the...
JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet

Pakistan–Indonesia JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Talks Accelerate, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific Defence Procurement and Middle-Power Airpower Alignment

Pakistan and Indonesia have reportedly accelerated negotiations over a potential acquisition of nearly 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets and associated armed unmanned systems, a move that could mark a consequential inflection point in Asia’s evolving defence procurement ecosystem. The...
J-10CE Fighter

China Achieves J-10CE Fighter’s First Combat Victory, Marking a Strategic Turning Point in Global Air Warfare and Defence Exports

China's confirmation that its export-configured J-10CE fighter jet has achieved its first combat victory marks a pivotal moment in modern aerial warfare, signalling both the maturation of Chinese aerospace engineering and a structural shift in the global fighter aircraft market...
Rafale fighter jet

China’s J-16 vs IAF Rafale War Game: How PLAAF Simulations Are Shaping Missile-First Air Combat and Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) decision to publicly showcase a simulated air-to-air confrontation between its J-16 multirole fighters and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale jets marks a notable shift in Beijing’s military communication strategy, reflecting growing confidence...
Iran Protests

Iran Plunges Into Nationwide Unrest as Currency Collapse and Reza Pahlavi’s Call Ignite Largest Regime-Change Protests Since 1979

Tehran’s historic Grand Bazaar, long regarded as a political and economic barometer of the Islamic Republic, became the epicentre of renewed unrest in late December as merchants staged protests against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the national...
Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex, Malaysia

Malaysia Faces Judicial Shortage Amid Rising Court Cases, Chief Justice Warns

Malaysia’s Chief Justice, Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh, has sounded the alarm over a growing shortage of judges in the country, warning that the justice system is under “immense and growing pressure” due to a surge in court cases. Speaking...
Iran shows protesters in Tehran, Iran

Iran’s Mass Demonstrations Evolve from Economic Grievances to Direct Challenge to Clerical Rule

Over two weeks of protests in Iran have escalated into the most serious challenge to the country’s theocratic leadership in years, yet analysts caution that it is too early to predict the immediate collapse of the Islamic Republic. While demonstrations...
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