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Sri Lanka’s New Government Endorses Controversial Debt Restructuring Plan Amid Political Uncertainty

Sri Lanka’s newly-elected government has approved a contentious restructuring deal for US$14.7 billion (RM62 billion) in foreign commercial credit, a plan tentatively agreed upon by the previous administration led by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The move has sparked widespread discussion...
India Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar

India’s Foreign Minister to Visit Pakistan on October 15: A Landmark Diplomatic Step Amid Strained Relations

India's Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Pakistan this month. This visit, which marks the first time a high-ranking Indian minister has traveled to Pakistan in nearly a decade,...
China Fighter J-31

South Asian Air Power: Pakistan’s Acquisition of China’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet FC-31

Pakistan has signaled its intent to acquire China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the FC-31 “Gyrfalcon.” This acquisition is expected to significantly enhance the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) capabilities, providing it with a technological advantage over its primary adversary, India, for...
Pralay ballistic missile

India Advances Tactical Missile Capabilities with Pralay and Nirbhay Systems

India is advancing its tactical missile capabilities by enhancing the range, accuracy, and lethality of the Pralay ballistic missile, a short-range surface-to-surface weapon developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This significant leap forward is part of India’s...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Anura Kumara Dissanayake as President: A New Political Direction Amidst Economic Challenges

Sri Lankans cast their ballots on September 22, 2024, in a landmark election that signaled a shift in the country's political landscape. They chose Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leftist politician known for his anti-poverty advocacy, as their new president. Dissanayake’s...
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Protests Erupt as Pakistan Imposes Cross-Border Travel Ban with Afghanistan

In November 2023, the Pakistani government announced a ban on cross-border travel with Afghanistan, marking a dramatic change in decades-old travel norms for the region. The new decree requires residents passing through the Spin Boldak–Chaman crossing to produce passports and...
Bangladesh Armed Forces

Bangladesh’s Defense Strategy Faces a Crossroad: Reevaluating Chinese Arms Reliance

The Armed Forces of Bangladesh (AFB) have increasingly faced challenges due to the poor quality of Chinese-imported arms and weapons. This growing concern threatens military readiness and poses a significant risk to national security. The situation underscores the need for...

Asian Countries: List, Capitals, Currency, and Population

Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a diverse and culturally rich region encompassing a vast array of countries, each with its own unique identity. Asia's geopolitical landscape involves exploring its countries, their capitals, currencies, and populations. This essay provides...
SCO anti-terrorism exercise

SCO First Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill: A Unified Front Against Global Terrorism

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently held its inaugural joint anti-terrorism drill in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking a significant milestone in the organization's efforts to combat global terrorism. The large-scale exercise, named Anti-terrorism Interaction-2024, featured live forces...
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South Asia’s Nuclear Scenario After Five Years of Balakot

India has conducted air strikes inside Pakistani territory in Balakot for almost five years, following the Pulwama attack in 2019. The attack, which resulted in the death of 44 security personnel, sparked a significant military conflict between South Asia's two...
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