Nikol Pashinyan Wins Re-election in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.
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India’s Eurasian Encirclement: New Delhi’s Defence Deals Tighten The Noose Around Turkey
India’s expanding defence partnerships across Eurasia and the Mediterranean are beginning to reshape the strategic landscape, particularly in relation to Turkey. Observers note that Ankara is increasingly unsettled by New Delhi’s growing footprint in regions traditionally sensitive to Turkish interests.The phrase “you reap what you sow” has been invoked by commentators to describe how Turkey’s
Indian Weapons Parade In Armenia Sends Strategic Signal To Turkey-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Islamic Bloc
Pinaka MBRL and Akash Air Defence Systems during the Military Parade in May 2026Armenia’s latest military parade on 28 May 2026 was more than a ceremonial show of strength; it was a calculated geopolitical signal. For the first time, a wide range of Indian-origin defence systems were publicly displayed in Yerevan, underscoring the rapid deepening of defence ties between the two countries.This
Armenia Secures $2 Billion Indian Arsenal To Counter Azerbaijan, Pakistan And Turkey Military Nexus
Armenia has signed nearly $2 billion worth of defence deals with India since 2020, making New Delhi its most important arms supplier as Yerevan seeks to counter the Azerbaijan–Pakistan–Turkey defence nexus.Deliveries of Akash missile systems, Pinaka rocket launchers, Swathi radars and anti-drone technologies are already underway, with expanded training and joint research deepening the
FamousSparrow Targeted Oil and Gas Industry via MS Exchange Server Exploit
Bitdefender Labs reveals how the China-linked FamousSparrow hacking group targeted an Azerbaijani energy firm using ProxyNotShell, Deed RAT,…
FamousSparrow targets Azerbaijani energy sector in multi-wave espionage campaign
Chinese-linked FamousSparrow repeatedly targeted an Azerbaijani oil and gas company, reusing the same entry point in three intrusions from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026. Chinese-linked threat actor FamousSparrow has conducted a sustained intrusion campaign against an Azerbaijani oil and gas company, returning to the same compromised entry point three separate times between late December 2025 […]
The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump
In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. government.
Sea‑Based Deterrence: India’s Strategic Imperative As Sea Power Secures The Second Strike
Sea-based deterrence has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s strategic posture, transforming the nation’s defence calculus in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape. This shift underscores the imperative for a survivable second-strike capability, particularly as adversaries probe vulnerabilities across multiple domains.The China factor looms large in this equation. China’s expanding
Arab-Islamic Bloc Slams Iran Over Missile Barrage, Call For Unconditional Cessation of Attacks, Demands Strait of Hormuz Standoff Ends
Here’s a detailed report expanding on the provided article, structured in short paragraphs for clarity. I’ve incorporated context from recent West Asian escalations, drawing on verified reports from sources like ANI, Reuters, and official statements as of March 19, 2026.Tensions in West Asia have surged into their third week, with Iranian missile and drone strikes drawing sharp condemnation from
MEA Confirms 220,000 Indians Repatriated From Gulf As Iran War Rages Via Land And Sea
India has successfully repatriated over 2,20,000 nationals from the Gulf region since the outbreak of war on 28 February, according to Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).On Monday, 45 flights from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar are scheduled to arrive at various Indian airports, bringing stranded citizens home amid