Pakistan and China call for ‘visible and verifiable’ steps against Afghan-based terror groups
Pakistan and China have called for more visible and verifiable steps to eliminate terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan.
Day: January 5, 2026
Pyongyang launches hypersonic missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has personally observed a missile drill designed to test the readiness of the country’s ‘war deterrent’ – a move that came just hours after Pyongyang condemned recent US military intervention in Venezuela.
Head of registry embroiled in sanctions chaos quits as government steps in
Panos Kirnidis steps down after US sanctions led to changes in the running of the flag state
Trump threatens military operation against Colombia after Maduro’s capture
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Colombia’s government, telling reporters that such an operation “sounds good to me.”
Iran’s support pivotal in victory over Daesh: Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has praised the “decisive and fateful” roles of the late Iranian Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in protecting Iraq’s security, saying that Iranian support was a…
The year that was and the year that will be, according to our reporters
2025 was a year of change, both for the defense community and for Breaking Defense. Let’s catch you up.
Satya Nadella says the tech industry needs to move past “slop vs sophistication” arguments and view AI as a “cognitive amplifier”, not a human substitute (Satya Nadella/sn scratchpad)
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Satya Nadella says the tech industry needs to move past “slop vs sophistication” arguments and view AI as a “cognitive amplifier”, not a human substitute — As I reflect on the pa…
Nicolás Maduro to appear in New York court on drugs and weapons charges
Venezuelan president captured by US in shocking raid is seen being led in handcuffs on his way to courtThe deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon on drugs and weapons charges a…
Canadian airlines could be forced to ‘up their game’ as Ottawa allows more competition from Middle East
Airlines in Canada could be under pressure soon to improve their services as the federal government opens up its skies to more competition from the Middle East.
Carney heads to Paris as allies discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Paris where he will meet with “coalition of the willing” partners to talk about specific security guarantees for Ukraine should there be a ceasefire and peace settlement with Russia.