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Israeli defence companies sold military systems to Qatar, Saudi Arabia despite no diplomatic ties: Report

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Advanced Israeli defence systems, including missile protection equipment and combat helmets for fighter aircraft, have been sold to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. All this despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between the countries. According to a report by Haaretz citing documents and photographs, the sales included sophisticated systems designed to protect senior members of … Read more

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following US strikes

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Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched drone and missile attacks Sunday targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic, and threatened a “complete halt’ could come to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Arabian … Read more

‘Great opportunity to rest ties’: Senior leaders on US President Trump’s proposed visit to India

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After US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statement that President Donald Trump may undertake a visit to India early next year, veteran leaders called it a “great opportunity” to reset ties following the West Asia conflict and amid the proposed trade deal between the two nations. Chairman of Australia India Strategic Alliance, Jagvinder Singh Virk, … Read more

Iran told US “NO TOLLS” in Hormuz, “negotiations would end” on “false information”: Trump

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 US President Donald Trump has moved to stabilise global energy markets, announcing that Iran has provided formal assurances that it will not impose transit charges on vessels navigating the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, a global maritime chokepoint that facilitates nearly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil trade, has been a source … Read more

Netanyahu says Israel should “free” itself from arms dependency on US

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 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel must achieve independence from US military reliance by developing domestic weapons-manufacturing capabilities, a shift he argues is essential for the ongoing conflict with Iran and its regional affiliates. During a meeting with reserve combat officers in Gush Etzion in the West Bank, Netanyahu said, “I greatly … Read more

Pakistan’s Africa outreach falters as Saudi Arabia withdraws financial support: Report

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 The collapse of the arms deal with Sudan marked a strategic setback for Islamabad’s efforts to convert Islamic solidarity, defence exports and regional partnerships into enduring influence in Africa. The development underscores that while Pakistan’s ambitions on the continent are growing, its realisation remains constrained by economic fragility, reliance on external financing and the evolving … Read more

Trump says he was critical of UK PM over North Sea oil drilling, NATO stance

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 US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said he had been critical of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer before his resignation as Labour Party leader, citing disagreements over energy policy and NATO-related decisions, including restrictions on North Sea oil drilling. Speaking during a signing ceremony of two Executive Orders on quantum technology at the … Read more