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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to being a reliable partner for India during the 17th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi.In her opening remarks, she underscored the depth of bilateral ties, noting that this was her 28th in-person meeting with Jaishankar, a frequency that reflects the importance
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday firmly dismissed speculation about any weakening of the United States’ position within the Quad, underscoring that Washington remains deeply engaged in the grouping.MEA Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu, speaking at a special briefing following the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, emphasised that the Quad continues to expand its engagement
Israel Defence Forces have confirmed the elimination of Muhammad Odeh in Gaza, describing him as the new leader of Hamas’s military wing and one of the architects of the October 7 massacre.The operation was carried out under the direct instructions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, with the Prime Minister’s Office issuing a statement on X to announce the
The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday marked a decisive evolution in the grouping’s role, shifting from dialogue to operational cooperation.The ministers unveiled five major initiatives designed to strengthen collective action across maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, energy security, critical minerals, and regional maritime coordination.This comprehensive push
The Quad partners—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—have unveiled a landmark plan to mobilise up to $20 billion for critical minerals supply chains, aiming to reduce dependence on dominant suppliers like China and strengthen regional industrial resilience, according to a report by TOI.This initiative covers mining, processing, recycling, and regulatory alignment, with a strong focus
Pakistan has firmly rejected the idea of joining the Abraham Accords, despite direct pressure from US President Donald Trump. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif made it clear during an interview with Samaa TV that Islamabad would not support any agreement that contradicts the country’s fundamental ideologies.He stressed that Pakistan’s position on the matter was unambiguous, stating, “We have
India and the United States have signed a landmark framework on critical minerals and rare earths in New Delhi, aimed at reducing dependence on vulnerable supply chains and countering monopolistic control, particularly China’s dominance.The agreement strengthens cooperation across mining, processing, recycling, and investment, marking a decisive step in building resilient supply chains for
The United States military has announced that it carried out what it described as "self-defence" strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and mine-laying boats.According to Captain Tim Hawkins, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, the strikes were intended to protect American troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. He emphasised that the military was exercising restraint
Published: May 26, 2026 At the recent SAHA Expo 2026, Turkey unveiled a mock-up of the Yildirimhan (Thunderbolt) and released details about the long-range, four-engined, liquid-fueled ballistic missile. The designation “Yildirimhan” refers to Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, known as “the Thunderbolt,” circa 1400 AD. He was known for acting faster than his enemies, striking before […]
Turkey’s ICBM: Ambition for Autonomy was originally published on Global Security Review.
Donald Trump has tied the prospect of an Iran peace deal to a sweeping demand that Arab nations and Pakistan formally recognise Israel, urging them to join the Abraham Accords as a prerequisite for regional stability.He argued that such recognition would transform the settlement with Tehran into a historic breakthrough, while warning that refusal would signal “bad intention.”The demand targeted