The craftsmanship of the Su-57, believed to be Russia’s best fighter jet, is finer than expected but small details, such as the weapons bay door, appear to require improvement, a Global Times reporter observed.
Read More »International Politics of Syrian Refugee Return: The Case of Lebanon
Introduction The Syrian refugee crisis has been one of the major challenges facing the Lebanese government in recent years. Since the eruption of the civil war in Lebanon in 2011, over one million Syrians, many of whom are not officially registered as refugees, have flooded the country. Given the magnitude …
Read More »Israel fires on militants at Gaza border, Palestinians say three killed
Israeli forces opened fire at a group of Palestinian gunmen as they tried to cross the Gaza border, the military said on Sunday and Palestinian health officials said three of the men were killed.
Read More »Hezbollah's pernicious influence spans the globe
The message from the US administration over the past week has been loud and clear: the menace from Iran-backed proxy Hezbollah is a spider’s web that spans the globe. At a press conference yesterday in Argentina, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took the opportunity to talk of its pernicious …
Read More »Netanyahu says he’s ‘not impressed’ by Hezbollah chief’s threats
After Nasrallah warns Israel against attacking Lebanon and claims Jerusalem afraid, prime minister points out that terror leader rarely emerges from hiding
Read More »Brazil Considers Labeling Hezbollah as Terrorists in Pivot to U.S.
Brazil is considering designating Lebanese group Hezbollah a terrorist organization, as President Jair Bolsonaro increasingly aligns his government with the U.S. on foreign policy.
Read More »Russia Disappointed by US Missile Testing, Which Aggravates Global Security Situation – Putin
Earlier, after Sunday’s test of a treaty-violating missile at a US test range in California, Russia and China formally requested a UN Security Council meeting to discuss Washington’s plans to test and deploy new medium-range ground-based missiles.
Read More »China vows to impose sanctions on US firms
Mainland enjoys huge military edge despite jet sales, says expert China has vowed to impose sanctions on US firms participating in arms sales to Taiwan after the US State Department announced that the Trump administration had given formal approval for the sale of fighter jets and other military aircraft to …
Read More »India, France May Start Discussion on Purchase of 36 More Rafale Fighter Jet Deal
Prior to departing for a three-nation state visit on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and France have “excellent” bilateral ties and said he hoped the visit would “further promote our long-standing and valued friendship”.
Read More »S. Korea to quit military intel-sharing pact with Japan
We begin with a big announcement from South Korea’s top office South Korean government says it will leave the military intelligence sharing pact with Japan.
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