In a sweeping escalation of its anti-corruption campaign, China has officially removed General Miao Hua from the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), the country’s top military decision-making body. The move, approved by the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, underscores President Xi Jinping’s intensifying crackdown on graft within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). 🛡️ Who Is…
Iran held a solemn state funeral on June 28 for over 60 military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during its recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony, attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior military officials, marked the first major public mourning since the ceasefire was declared on June 24. 🇮🇷 A Nation in…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, calling it a “very difficult country to trade with” and slamming Ottawa’s decision to implement a 3% digital services tax (DST) on American tech giants. The move signals a sharp escalation in trade tensions between the two North American neighbors. 💻 Digital…
India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka, calling it a failure of the Bangladeshi interim government to protect minority communities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed “dismay” over the incident and reiterated that it is the responsibility of the interim administration to safeguard Hindus, their properties, and religious…
In a rare public admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that China is sharing satellite-based intelligence on India with Islamabad, calling it a “very normal” practice between strategic allies. The statement comes in the wake of heightened regional tensions following Operation Sindoor, India’s retaliatory strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack. 🛰️ Intelligence Sharing…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled the possibility of a “very big” trade deal with India, shortly after finalizing a major agreement with China. Speaking at the Big Beautiful Bill event in Washington, Trump said the U.S. is preparing to “open up India” through a landmark trade pact that could reshape bilateral economic ties. “We…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to apply the same decisive leadership that helped broker the Iran-Israel ceasefire to secure peace in Ukraine and Gaza. Her remarks came during the NATO Summit in The Hague on June 25, where leaders gathered to address escalating global conflicts and defense commitments….
Switzerland has entered diplomatic negotiations with the United States after a pricing dispute emerged over its $7.4 billion deal to procure 36 F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, raising concerns over cost overruns and contractual clarity. 🇨🇭 Fixed Price or Misunderstanding? Originally signed in 2022, the agreement was based on a fixed price of 6…
In the wake of the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, all three major players—Iran, Israel, and the United States—have declared victory. But behind the political bravado lies a more sobering reality: each side suffered strategic, military, and diplomatic setbacks, raising questions about who truly emerged stronger—and who paid the highest price. 🇮🇱 Israel: Tactical Gains, Strategic Uncertainty…
In his first public remarks since the US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to Washington, declaring that Iran’s missile strike on the Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar was a “heavy slap to the US’s face” and could be repeated if provoked. “We Can Strike Again,”…
