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Jan- 2025 -

14 January

Japan Hosts Chinese Military Delegation in Rare Visit

Japan said Tuesday a Chinese military delegation was on a rare exchange visit as the Asian neighbors attempt to thaw frosty ties ahead of Donald Trump's return as US president.

Dec- 2024 -

29 December

Two PKK fighters were at training time in their base on the frontline with ISIS at Daqoq south of Kirkuk, Iraq

Staff Writer With AFP

Jailed PKK Leader Says ‘Ready’ to Support Turkey Peace Drive

The jailed leader of Kurdistan Workers' Party, is "ready to make a call" to back a new initiative by the Turkish government to end conflict.

28 December

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters take up position

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey’s Pro-Kurd Party to Meet Jailed PKK Leader on Saturday

Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party delegates will visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, who is serving life on a prison island off Istanbul.

14 December

Under the guidance of two tugboats, USS Savannah (LCS 28) enters the harbor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California on Feb. 9 for a Combat Systems Assessment Team event

Staff Writer With AFP

Cambodia Says US Navy Ship to Make Port Call

A US warship will dock in Cambodia next week, the country's defense ministry said Friday, in the first American military port call in eight years to one of China's closest regional allies.

10 December

Commissioning of INS Tushil, the Indian Navy's latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate

Staff Writer With AFP

India Bolsters Naval Fleet With New Russia-Built Warship

India's defense minister watched the commissioning of his country's latest naval vessel at a Russian shipyard Monday, hailing it as a "significant milestone" in ties with a longstanding defense ally.

10 December

UTRECHT - The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is celebrated during a demonstration near Domplein. As in other countries, people are taking to the streets in joy over the departure of Syrian leader Bashar al Assad. ANP ROB ENGELAAR netherlands out - belgium out (Photo by ROB ENGELAAR / ANP MAG / ANP via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Ouster of Assad Breaks Link in Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’

The fall of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad shattered the key link in Iran's "axis of resistance", but Tehran will look for ways to adapt to the new reality, analysts say.

9 December

President of Nauru David Adeang and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese sign a landmark security treaty on December 9, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia and Nauru Announce Landmark Security Treaty

Australia and Pacific nation Nauru announced a landmark security treaty on Monday, advancing Canberra's aim of blunting China's growing regional influence.

Nov- 2024 -

21 November

A soldier uses a handheld device to employ artificial intelligence for data analysis to guide rapid planning and execution of tactical-level operations

Michael Hutchinson

America’s Semiconductor Dependence: A Ticking Time Bomb for National Security

The US must prioritize domestic semiconductor design and manufacturing to protect its national security, economic stability, and technological leadership.

21 November

President Trump leaves after speaking at a news conference following the Senate Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on May 19

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Names Loyalist Matthew Whitaker as NATO Ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump, who has long criticized NATO as overly reliant on American money, nominated loyalist Matthew Whitaker to the crucial post of ambassador to the alliance.

21 November