SCO Ministers Discuss Cybersecurity and Regional Security Cooperation in Bishkek
Interior and public security ministers of SCO member states convened to address cybersecurity threats, transnational crime, and enhance collaborative security measures.
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How U.S. F-16 Technology Reached China Through Institutional Channels, Not Theft
U.S. defense support for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet has inadvertently given China sustained access to advanced American military technologies, sparking concern in India about regional security exposure.
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Putin Declines Zelensky’s Call for Direct Talks, Cites Preconditions for Peace
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for face-to-face negotiations, insisting peace talks require prior conditions.
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Unveiling Turkey’s Role in Islamist Networks and Geopolitical Shifts Under Erdoğan
Turkey’s evolving influence under Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reveals complex ties to Islamist movements and regional power realignments shaping the Middle East and Europe.
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Trump Signals Possible Meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader If Peace Deal Is Reached
President Trump says the US will prevail against Iran militarily or diplomatically and hints at a potential meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader if a deal is finalized.
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EU Invests Millions in Ganja’s Waste Management and Street Lighting Upgrades
The European Union funds major projects in Ganja to improve waste collection systems and modernize street lighting with energy-saving technologies.
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Senators push to restrict military AI use in nuclear strikes and domestic surveillance
A bipartisan group of senators seeks strict limits on artificial intelligence in defense, barring its role in nuclear launches, autonomous weapons, and spying on U.S. citizens.
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House Passes Over $8 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine Despite GOP Leadership Resistance
The House approved a sweeping Ukraine aid bill that includes military loans, expanded support, and new sanctions on Russia despite opposition from GOP leaders.
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Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire with Israel as US-Iran Negotiations Stall in Middle East
Hezbollah’s refusal to accept a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire plan intensifies regional tensions amid stalled US-Iran talks and ongoing Israeli strikes near the border.
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House Republicans Defy Trump to Pass Ukraine Aid Bill Including New Russia Sanctions
Despite opposition from Trump and GOP leadership, the House passed a Ukraine aid package with new Russia sanctions, marking a rare bipartisan break in foreign policy.
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Israel and Lebanon Agree on U.S.-Backed Plan to Remove Hezbollah South of Litani River
After intensive U.S.-brokered talks, Israel and Lebanon agreed to establish pilot zones to expel Hezbollah forces south of the Litani River, replacing them with Lebanese Armed Forces.
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Jan. 6 Capitol Rioter Appointed to Sensitive Pentagon Special Operations Role
Elias Irizarry, pardoned Jan. 6 rioter, now works in a key Pentagon office overseeing elite military operations, raising concerns over national security and public trust.