Recent investigative reports allege that significant quantities of military gear and weapons originally supplied to Afghan security forces by the United States with taxpayer money has ended up reinforcing Taliban security apparatus following their takeover of Afghanistan. This transfer has enabled Taliban control of Afghanistan by consolidating their power and maintaining order under their rule,...
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Russia’s Drone Revolution Heaps Pressure on Ukrainian Defenses
Russia’s increasing use of drones in its military campaign against Ukraine is transforming the nature of warfare and putting unprecedented pressure on Ukrainian defenses. As the conflict enters its second year, the Russian military has intensified its reliance on drones, both for surveillance and as precision strike weapons, forcing Ukraine to adapt its military strategies...
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India’s largest conglomerate puts a stop to Russian oil imports in the face of global tensions
In a major shift in the strategy of energy trade, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) the largest conglomerate in India in terms of market capitalization, and an important player in refining, announced that it will no longer import crude oil that comes from Rosneft along with other Russian suppliers to support its refinery’s export-oriented operations in...
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U.S. report acknowledges Pakistan’s military victory against India during May conflict
USCC recently issued a report to Congress acknowledging Pakistan’s military victory over India during their four-day May 2025 conflict, due to their use of advanced Chinese weaponry and an effective defensive strategy. For further reading and analysis on this topic please see The News International + Geo News reports here, here and here.According to Geo...
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears willing to negotiate, while U.S. intensifies pressure against his regime
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently signalled his willingness to hold dialogue with the United States despite intensified pressure from Washington in terms of military, diplomatic and sanctions measures targeting Caracas. These remarks reflect an ever-evolving strategic confrontation between both countries. Trump signaled recently that his administration might be open to negotiations with Maduro–despite not ruling...
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Dozens of Indian pilgrims were killed in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia.
Indian pilgrims traveling on Umrah pilgrimages were killed on Monday morning when a bus carrying Indian nationals collided with a diesel tanker near Medina and caused massive fire, with several fatalities as a result of this collision, according to news from The Indian Express and AP News. The number of deaths involved remains unclear but...
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Starmer Needs to Intervene in Trump-BBC Lawsuit, Davey Says
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called upon Prime Minister Keir Starmer to intervene diplomatically in the ongoing legal dispute between former US President Donald Trump and BBC, asserting that such action risks straining UK-US relations. Trump is taking legal action in US court against coverage he considers inaccurate and damaging while British authorities...
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China Warns Residents to Refrain From Traveling to Japan as Taiwan Conflict Increases
East Asian tensions have escalated once again following China’s formal advisory to its citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Japan. This announcement comes amid an emerging diplomatic dispute involving Taiwan and adds another layer of instability into regional relationships already marked by longstanding political sensitivities. Chinese nationals should heed this advisory issued through official...
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Four TTP Terrorists Connected with Islamabad Court Suicide Attack Arrested, Officials Say
Pakistani security forces have arrested four individuals allegedly affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and linked to an Islamabad courthouse suicide attack this year, according to officials familiar with their investigation. These arrests mark an important development in an ongoing operation designed to dismantle networks believed responsible for recent acts of militancy across Pakistan. Authorities reported...
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Verifying footage of daytime Russian strikes against Ukrainian city Kharkiv
Kharkiv has come under repeated attack, with videos purporting to show daytime strikes by Russia or its allies raising important questions of verification, context and implications. We discuss here how analysts go about verifying such footage as well as what it appears to show and its relevance in this article. How footage is verified Verifying...