On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.
Turkey
Pakistan Turns To Chinese Missiles, Turkish Drone After Operation Sindoor’s Shock Pounding
Pakistan is accelerating its procurement of Chinese long‑range and medium‑range missile systems (despite its abject failure to stop Indian missiles destroying key Pak military assets) alongside Turkish drones and loitering munitions, a move driven by vulnerabilities exposed during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, as reported by India Today.These acquisitions aim to plug gaps in
Cyprus’s BrahMos Bid Revives Fears of A New Mediterranean Missile Crisis, Sparks Turkish Concerns
Cyprus’s potential acquisition of India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has triggered alarm in Turkey, with analysts warning of a looming Eastern Mediterranean crisis reminiscent of the 1990s S-300 standoff.The speculation has intensified regional tensions, as Ankara fears its strategic assets could be challenged by Indian missile systems deployed near its maritime sphere.Reports from Turkish
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
Greece-Cyprus Link Fuels Fears of Indian Missile Entry Into Mediterranean — Turkey Sounds Alarm
Reports emerging from Turkish defence circles have highlighted growing unease over the possibility of Greece acquiring advanced Indian missile systems, either directly or indirectly through Cyprus, reported News18 web portal. Analysts in Ankara have voiced concern that such a development could significantly alter the military balance in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, regions already
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
Cyprus Gives India A Mediterranean Foothold As Islamic NATO Axis Gathers
India and Cyprus have elevated their bilateral relationship to a full Strategic Partnership during President Nikos Christodoulides’s state visit to New Delhi, marking a significant diplomatic milestone, reported India Today. The upgrade is anchored in a five-year defence roadmap and a series of agreements that highlight convergence in security, trade, and connectivity across the Eastern
After Iran attacks, Turkish industry seeing increased Gulf interest in air defense platforms
Both companies expressed their readiness to transfer technology in line with mandates in Gulf states to localize defense production.
The sights of Turkey’s Efes military drill
Breaking Defense was on the ground for Turkey’s massive combined forces drill Efes 2026, which brought ships, drones, air defense and helicopters together.