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Bulgaria to purchase US Stryker combat vehicles and related equipment

A NATO Ally’s Move Towards Modernization Bulgaria’s government has given a nod to the purchase of U....

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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi’s Call for Understanding and Peace Amidst Ukrainian Conflict

The War in Ukraine: A European and Global Concern Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, during a conversation at the Franciscan...

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Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Kyrylo Budanov: A Blend of Wit, Strategy, and Fearlessness

  Embracing Memes and Jokes Kyrylo Budanov, the Head of Ukrainian Military Intelligence, who recently visit...

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Russia's Escalating Military Spending Amidst Ukraine Conflict: A Deep Dive

  A Whopping Increase in Defense Spending In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a s...

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Delhi to Host the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference 2023

Discussing Peace and Stability in the Indo-Pacific The Indian capital, Delhi, is set to welcome repres...

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Strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ in Sevastopol Leaves Dozens Dead and Wounded, Says Ukraine Special Forces

Details of the Operation Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) carried out a successful oper...

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U.S., South Korea, and Japan Express 'Serious Concern' Over Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation Talks

Global apprehension is escalating over potential military collaboration between Russia and North Korea...

Biden to Provide Ukraine with ATACMS Missiles, Informs Zelenskiy, Sources Say
US President Joe Biden has reportedly assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, of plans to provide Kyiv with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision, yet to be officially confirmed by the White House or the Pentagon, follows repeated requests from Ukraine for such weaponry, designed to disrupt supply lines, air bases, and rail networks in Russian-occupied territories. Details of the Reported Deal The decision to supply ATACMS to Ukraine came on the heels of a fresh military aid package announced by the White House, amounting to $325 million. However, there was no mention of these long-range missiles during Zelenskiy's visit to Washington for talks with Biden. Both the White House and the Pentagon have declined to comment on the matter. On a subsequent official visit to Canada, Zelenskiy indirectly acknowledged the report,...
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Biden to Provide Ukraine with ATACMS Missiles, Informs Zelenskiy, Sources Say
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MEA Secy at UN: Partnering with Global South, India has Played Substantial Role in Peacebuilding
India’s Development Partnerships and Peacebuilding Efforts The Ministry of External Affairs official, during a peacebuilders meeting at the United Nations, lauded India’s extensive development partnerships with countries in the Global South. These partnerships, indicative of India’s commitment to peacebuilding, exceed USD 40 billion in total value. They span a wide range of capacity-building training programs,
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PM Kakar says ‘Kashmir key to India-Pakistan peace’.
The UN’s Role in Finding Resolution Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Kashmir conflict and its direct ties to the nation’s relationship with neighboring India. During the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, PM Kakar insisted that world peace and prosperity are based
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PA Official Denounces Netanyahu's UNGA Speech as "Arrogant" and "Racist"
In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu projected optimism about the future of Middle Eastern relations, particularly the potential for a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu suggested that such a pact could significantly transform the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape, fostering peace and stability in the region. The
Reflecting on the Yom Kippur War: A Meeting of Generations
Remembering Major General David

Reflecting on the Yom Kippur War: A Meeting of G...

  The Legacy of Major General David “Dado” Elazar The Chief of General Staff, Major General Herzl Halevi, recentl...

U.S. Pledges $100 Million to Support Kenyan-Led Multinational Force in Haiti

U.S. Pledges $100 Million to Support Kenyan-Led ...

U.S. Backs Kenyan-Led Initiative to Restore Stability in Haiti Stepping up its commitment to international peacekeeping efforts, t...

Night Wolves: The Rigorous Training of Russian Volunteer Brigade

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Night Wolves: The Rigorous Training of Russian Volunteer Brig...

US President Joe Biden has reportedly assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, of plans to provide Kyiv with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision...

Ukraine's Battle for Personnel: A Complex Struggle Amid Prol...

  Demographics and War: An Uneven Playing Field The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns about the ability of the ...

Unrest Escalates in Ukraine: Multiple Explosions in Dneprope...

  Unsettling Explosions in Dnepropetrovsk Following a series of unsettling events in Ukraine, four explosions were reported a...

Taiwan Expresses Concern Over China's Escalated Military Act...

Escalating Military Activities Increase Risk of Accidental Clash Taiwan’s Defence Minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, has expressed co...

India to Send Military Contingents for Drills in US and Russ...

Indian Military Contingents in the US and Russia India is sending military contingents to the United States and Russia to particip...

Charging a Former Military Officer and the Fight for Freedom of the Press
Former Military Officer Charged in Paris A former military officer has been charged in Paris over suspicions of providing confidential information to a journalist. The charges are related to a series of articles highlighting French arms sales abroad, including a piece on the French intelligence mission "Sirli". The mission, which started in February 2016 to support Egypt against terrorism, was allegedly misused by the Egyptian government. The information collected was purportedly used to carry out airstrikes on suspected smugglers' vehicles at the Egyptian-Libyan border. The Journalist's Arrest and Release Ariane Lavrilleux, an investigative journalist, was taken into custody for almost 40 hours on charges of compromising national defense secrets. The articles in question not only included classified documents but also potentially identifiable information about intelligence agents. Lavrilleux was released wi...
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Charging a Former Military Officer and the Fight for Freedom of the Press
Jamundi Car Bomb Packed with 150 Kilograms of Explosives, Confirms Police Commander

Jamundi Car Bomb Packed with 150 Kilograms of Explosives, Confirms Police Commander...

Colonel Wilson Javier Parada, the deputy commander of the Santiago de Cali Metropolitan Police, revealed that the car bomb that exploded near a station in Jamundí, Valle, was loaded with 150 kilograms of explosives. Subsequently, he pointed out that the ‘Jaime Martínez’ faction within the Central G...

Russian Armed Forces Expansion: A Shift in Global Military Dynamics?

Russian Armed Forces Expansion: A Shift in Global Military Dynamics?...

  Surge in Number of Contractual Soldiers Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant boost in the number of contractual soldiers within the Russian Armed Forces. An initial figure of 270,000 soldiers revealed earlier was promptly surpassed, with the Russian leader recently confirming a tot...

Defection and Intelligence: The Twists in the Ukrainian Conflict

Defection and Intelligence: The Twists in the Ukrainian Conflict...

  Surrender and Cooperation In a surprising turn of events in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a Ukrainian officer voluntarily surrendered, providing Russian military officers with detailed information about artillery directors aiming at civilian regions in the Donetsk People’s Republi...

High Commissioner's Office Expresses Outrage over Jamundi Attack, Urges Actions for Peace

High Commissioner's Office Expresses Outrage over Jamundi Attack, Urges Actions for Peace...

High Commissioner for Peace’s Offce condemned the attack on Jamundi Police Station and Called for peace with social justice. In a public statement, the office led by Danilo Rueda expressed outrage over the attack on the Potrerito Police Station in Jamundi, which left at least 10 people injured. Rueda empha...

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