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China has emerged as Bangladesh’s primary defence supplier over the past two decades, accounting for about 72 per cent of its arms imports from 2019 to 2023, reported ANI Editor-in-chief Smitha Prakash on "Quick Take With Smita Prakash" program.Dhaka ranks as the second-largest buyer of Chinese weapons globally, after Pakistan, with acquisitions spanning tanks, missiles, warships, and submarines.
At least 12 people have died following a horrific shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, where two gunmen targeted the Jewish community during its annual Hanukkah celebration. The attack unfolded on the first night of the Jewish holiday, turning a joyful family event into a scene of tragedy. Authorities have described it as a deliberate act of Anti-Semitic terrorism.One gunman lies among the
US President Donald Trump has vowed "very serious retaliation" following a deadly ambush by an ISIS gunman in Syria that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter.The attack unfolded on 13 December during counter-terrorism operations near the ancient city of Palmyra, a region fraught with persistent militant threats.Speaking from the White House on Saturday local
A tragic terrorist attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, has claimed the lives of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers, with eight others wounded.The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Bangladesh confirmed the incident on 13 December 2025, describing it as an ongoing clash between the peacekeepers and militants. Four of the injured personnel remain in critical condition, prompting
Recent photographs have captured the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS LSP-3 in flight, equipped with the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Advanced Self Protection Jammer (ASPJ).This pod-mounted electronic warfare (EW) system forms a key component of the broader EW suite integration efforts tied to ongoing TEJAS upgrade programs. The imagery underscores steady progress in
A surprise ambush in Syria has claimed the lives of two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter, with three other soldiers wounded, according to a statement from the US Central Command (USCENTCOM).The incident occurred on 13 December during counter-ISIS operations, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by American forces in the region.The attack unfolded when a lone ISIS gunman launched a
A coalition of 19 US state attorneys general has launched a legal challenge against the Trump Administration over a controversial new policy imposing a USD 1,00,000 fee on fresh H-1B visa petitions.Led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, the lawsuit contends that this measure is unlawful and detrimental to employers grappling with acute labour shortages in specialised fields.The policy stems
China has methodically expanded its influence over key ports in Latin America and the Caribbean, establishing a network that poses strategic challenges to US interests. A comprehensive report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) identifies 37 Chinese-linked port projects across the region, encompassing investments, construction, equipment supply, and operational
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted a series of high-level bilateral meetings on Saturday at the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE. These discussions occurred alongside the main proceedings of the 16th edition of the forum, held from 12 to 14 December in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region.Jaishankar first met Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr Badr Abdelatty. In a post on X, the Indian minister
India and Georgia convened the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Tbilisi on 13 December 2025, marking a key step in bolstering their bilateral relations.The Indian delegation, led by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, engaged with their Georgian counterparts headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Khvtisiashvili.Both sides conducted a comprehensive