Japan harbours growing doubts about the UK’s commitment to the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral effort with Italy to develop next-generation fighters by 2035 and challenge US dominance, amid stalled design contracts due to UK budgetary foot-dragging and a postponed £28bn defence investment plan.Tokyo prioritises a mid-2030s timeline for the jet, contrasting London and Rome’s focus
PM Modi World’s Most Popular Leader Global Leaders With 68% Approval Surge: Morning Consult
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed his status as the world’s most popular democratic leader, according to the latest data from the US-based analytics firm Morning Consult.The March 2026 "Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker" places the Indian Prime Minister at the top of the table with a commanding 68% approval rating.This sustained popularity comes as he continues his third consecutive
India’s West Asia Strategy: Government Calls For Unity Amid Energy Diversification And Maritime Diplomacy
The all-party meeting convened by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the government’s determination to present a unified national stance on the unfolding crisis in West Asia.The session was marked by a lively exchange between government and opposition members, particularly over India’s diplomatic posture. Questions were raised about Pakistan’s reported offer to mediate between Washington
India’s West Asia Strategy: Government Calls For Unity Amid Energy Diversification And Maritime Diplomacy
The all-party meeting convened by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the government’s determination to present a unified national stance on the unfolding crisis in West Asia.The session was marked by a lively exchange between government and opposition members, particularly over India’s diplomatic posture. Questions were raised about Pakistan’s reported offer to mediate between Washington
Israeli UN Envoy Danny Danon Rejects Peace Talks Rumours As Strikes On Iran Intensify
Israel’s envoy to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has firmly denied any awareness of peace talks involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Speaking during a media stakeout at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, he emphasised that military operations against Iranian targets continue unabated.Danon stated that he was unfamiliar with Israel’s participation in such discussions. He
Defence skills at risk of being lost unions warn
Delays to the Defence Investment Plan are risking the permanent loss of critical industrial skills, with trade unions warning MPs that once workers leave the sector, they are unlikely to return.
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Defence delays pushing investment overseas warn industry
Industry warns that competitors such as the United States, Germany and Poland are benefitting instead of UK firms.
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Gulf war ‘out of control’, Guterres warns, as UN appoints envoy to push for peace
By R Anil Kumar UN, March 25, 2026. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the escalating Gulf war is “out of control”, urging all sides to step back from the brink and allow diplomacy to prevail, as he announced the appointment of a sen…
Iran and US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war appeared to be faltering
Defence spending rise could create 85,000 jobs
A rise in UK defence spending to 3.5 percent of GDP could require around 85,000 additional workers across the industrial base.
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