Monthly Archives: January, 2021
Americas
Washington Should Focus On India & Indo-Pacific To Counter Chinese Aggression — US Think Tank Tells Biden
The US needs to pay more attention to South Asia, especially India, for an open Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of the growing Chinese aggression,...
Americas
Can Donald Trump Conclude The F-35 Fighter Jet Deal With The UAE Before Joe Biden Takes Over?
With the UAE and Israel signing a peace pact, US President Donald Trump is likely to close the F-35A joint strike fighter deal with...
Middle East
Iran’s Mysterious Naval Warship Has Strong Resemblance To North Korean Design – Experts
Iran is believed to have built a new warship on the basis of North Korea's surface effect ship (SES) design, according to intelligence reports....
Asia Pacific
China’s BRI Dream Could Turn Nightmare As Myanmar Puts ‘Roadblocks’ Before Key Infra Projects
Unlike China’s ‘iron brother’ Pakistan, which has rolled out the red carpet for its BRI projects, Southeast Asian nation Myanmar is set to clip the wings of the dragon.
Asia Pacific
China To Power Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets With Home-Grown Tech; Dumps Russian AL-31F Engines
China is planning to replace the Russian AL-31F engines, which power its fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter jets, with the upgraded version of its home-grown...
South Asia
After Pakistan, Turkey Keen To Woo Bangladesh As Erdogan Looks To Expand Footprints In South Asia
During his two-day visit to Bangladesh, Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu inaugurated the newly built Turkish embassy compound and discussed bilateral and regional issues.
Americas
Lockheed Martin Wins $6 Billion Deals For F-35 Global Fleet & Missile-Warning Satellites
US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has won two deals worth nearly $6 billion for the F-35 stealth fighter program as well as three missile-warning...
India-Pakistan News
Pakistan On The Edge As India Gears Up To Chair UNSC Committees On Taliban, Counter-Terrorism
In a 'message' to Pakistan, India on Friday announced it will chair three crucial UN Security Council (UNSC) committees, including the one on Taliban...
Featured
Shia Hazara Community End Protest In Pakistan As PM Imran Khan, Army Chief Bajwa Set To Visit Quetta
The Shia Hazara community members in Pakistan’s Quetta had been protesting the brutal killing of 11 of their community members by ISIS on Sunday. The killings have drawn international condemnation even as PM Imran Khan has come under fire within his country for not visiting the bereaved families in Balochistan.
Middle East
Do Indian Covid-19 Vaccines Stand A Chance As Iran Announces Ban On US, UK Supplies?
Iran's supreme leader announced a ban on imports of Covid-19 vaccines from the US and the UK. The decision opens the door for countries...
South Asia
China Accuses India Of Jeopardising Peace, Stability & Even The Ecosystem In The Ladakh Region
As the conflict between India and China simmers, the Chinese media has accused India of disturbing the peace and tranquility near Pangong Tso by...
Europe
Dassault Aviation’s Rafale Fighter Jets Hogged Global Limelight In 2020 But Failed To Secure Any Deal
Despite its immense popularity, Dassault Aviation has not secured any new deal for the Rafale fighter jet in 2020. The French company has revealed...
Expert Reviews
Russia’s Growing Ties With China Do Not Deter It From Critical Nuclear Collaboration With India – Analysis
Russia might be getting closer to China, India’s principal strategic competitor. But then the fact remains that Russia needs India as much as it needs China.
Americas
US Air Force Sets Up Permanent Base Of MQ-9 Reaper (Predator-B) Drones In Romania To Support NATO Ops
The MQ-9 Reaper (Predator-B) UAVs would perform ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) roles from the Campia Turzii Air Base, which is also the home to MiG-21 LanceRs of the Romanian Air Force.
South Asia
Pakistan Looks To Deepen Ties With Bangladesh; Removes All Visa Restrictions For Bangladeshis
Pakistan's envoy to Bangladesh confirmed that Islamabad has lifted all restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi citizens.
“Pakistan has already removed all restrictions on Pakistani visas...
South Asia
India-Pakistan Engage In 5th Gen Warfare As Propaganda War Erupts Over Kashmir, Balochistan
India-Pakistan War: While India has shrugged Islamabad's claims, Pakistan itself has been leading the “war of narratives” from its side. In November 2020, Pakistan made public a dossier containing "proofs" of the “India-sponsored” terrorism in Pakistan.
Americas
Netizens Worried Over ‘Nuke Codes’ Held By Donald Trump After Violence Erupts In Capitol Hill
As US President Donald Trump was locked out of his Twitter and Facebook accounts following the violence at the US Capitol, netizens are worried...
Asia Pacific
Sri-Lanka, Bhutan or Nepal: Who Could Be India’s Pick For Republic Day Chief Guest As British PM Cancels His Visit?
Experts point to several world leaders from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Indonesia who could be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day
Americas
Catch 22 Situation For India As The US Critiques ‘Make In India’ Initiative; Ties With Russia
As India is entangled in a border row with China, two of its closest allies, the US and Russia, have left New Delhi in...
Asia Pacific
China Entices Air Force Aspirants With The First-Look Of ‘Xian’ H-20 Stealth Bomber: WATCH
The Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) has released its 2021 recruitment video that offers a sneak peek at its next-generation 'Xian' H-20 stealth bomber. Experts...
