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Pakistan and Indonesia Explore New Defence Partnership

January 12, 2026

Pakistan and Indonesia are in talks about a big defence deal. This could involve selling fighter jets and drones to Indonesia. The talks happened recently in Islamabad. Indonesia's defence minister met with Pakistan's air force chief. Both sides confirmed the meeting but said no final decisions have

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Middle East: Is Peace Really Around the Corner?

July 11, 2025

The Middle East is a complex place. Some people think it's finally heading towards peace. They point to recent events, like the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Israel showed off its military strength, hitting Iran's air defenses and nuclear sites. This made Iran weaker and less able to cause tro

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The Red Sea Showdown: Houthis Stand Tall Amidst US Strikes

April 6, 2025

The Red Sea has become a hotspot for conflict, with the Houthis in Yemen showing remarkable resilience against US airstrikes. These strikes, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, have been ongoing for weeks. The Houthis, however, seem undeterred. They began their campaign in support of Palest

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Syria's New Move

February 2, 2025

Syria's new leadership is making waves. Ahmad al-Sharaa, the country's interim president, touched down in Saudi Arabia. This might be a big change for Saudi Arabia and Syria's relationship. Some believe this visit may relay a turning point in Syria's alliances. Sharaa flew in on a Saudi jet. Fatal

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Israel Faces New Worries in Syria After Assad's Fall

January 1, 2025

For years, Israel had a clear idea of what to expect from Syria. Now, everything's changed. The sudden collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has given rise to powerful Sunni extremist groups, like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. This shift might seem like good ne

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Israel Secures Syrian Buffer Zone After Agreement Breaks Down

December 9, 2024

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given orders to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to take control of a buffer zone in Syria. This zone, located in Syrian territory, had been demilitarized as per the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. However, Netanyahu announced that this agreement has falle