Politics, Defense & More
8 June 2025
Politics
Donald Trump’s recent 3 new foreign policy proposals, including reclaiming the Panama Canal, and annexing Canada & Greenland and forcing NATO members to contribute 5% of GDP to defense, have sparked sensitive international debate. These bold ideas highlight the former president-elect Donald Trump’s thought process to challenge prevailing norms, but they also raise important concerns
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BRICS has a new member as Indonesia joins. Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the world’s fourth-most populous nation, has officially joined the BRICS as a full member. This important development was announced by Brazil, the pro tempore president of BRICS.
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Japan-based Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit against the Joe Biden administration following the decision to block their proposed $15 billion merger. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, challenges the administration’s assertion that the merger would pose a threat to U.S. national security.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, ending nearly a decade-long tenure marked by significant political and social changes. Justin Trudeau’s decision comes amid rising discontent within his Liberal Party and growing public pressure for new leadership.
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White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan recently presented President Joe Biden on potential Military options for striking Iranian nuclear facilities, should Tehran take steps toward developing a nuclear weapon before Donald Trump’s inauguration later this month. The briefing was made in a confidential meeting several weeks ago.
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Taiwan’s Hypersonic Missile Program has achieved a significant progress in its defense capabilities with the development of a new hypersonic missile system based on the Ching Tien supersonic cruise missile. This advanced weapon is designed & being produced to enhance Taiwan’s deep strike capabilities. It can be launched from mobile platforms, making it more survivable
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Ukraine recently declared that it would stop allowing Russia to transport Russian gas through its pipeline system to European countries once the five-year transit agreement with Russian energy company Gazprom expires at the end of this year. This decision has raised concerns among European citizens and industries, which have been grappling with rising energy costs
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AMEC, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, a Chinese chip equipment manufacturer, has been removed from the U.S. Department of Defense blacklist of firms accused of links to China’s military, nearly a year after its inclusion. The Pentagon removed the Shanghai-based company from its list of “Chinese Military Companies operating in the US” on December 13, as stated
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DEFSAT 2025 is set to take limelight at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, defense experts, and technology innovators to explore the critical role of space technologies in modern warfare. Organized by the Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India), this flagship conference and expo will focus on the theme of “Integrated Space Capabilities for
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President Joe Biden signed a stopgap spending bill on Friday, ensuring that federal agencies remain operational for the time being. The bill, which passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support, will fund the government until 14th March 2024. The Senate approved a short-term spending bill with an 85-11 vote. The legislation, formally known as
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