Reports indicate that hundreds of militants from the Lebanese organisation Hezbollah have been arriving at hospitals in Lebanon and Syria following a large-scale operation, apparently conducted by Israeli special services. …
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The United States and Iraq are on the verge of finalising a comprehensive agreement for the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from Iraq. This understanding, according to sources familiar with …
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Russia’s Attempt to Arm Houthi Rebels in Yemen Thwarted by US-Saudi Diplomatic Efforts
Russia was reportedly preparing to supply missiles and other military equipment to the Houthi rebels in Yemen late last month. However, this plan was abruptly halted following a series of …
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Eastern Europe’s Military Reinforcement and the Urgent Economic Reforms Needed in Ukraine by Alona Lebedieva
The war in Ukraine has necessitated a substantial increase in military expenditure across Eastern Europe. Poland and the Baltic States are at the forefront of this movement, recognising the urgent …
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Russian oil giant Lukoil has ceased transporting oil to Hungary as of late June 2024, following the imposition of expanded sanctions by Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council (NSDC). This …
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Belarus Hosts Chinese Troops for Joint Drills Near Poland Before Crucial NATO Meeting
Amid escalating global tensions and increasing geopolitical complexities, China and Belarus have commenced joint military drills near the Polish border. This development, occurring just days before a pivotal NATO summit, …
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Chinese and Russian companies are developing a strike drone similar to Iran’s “Shahed,” which has been actively used in attacks on Ukraine, according to European officials familiar with the matter, …
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In a recent report titled “The Benefits and Opportunities of Ukraine’s EU Accession: The Strategic and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s EU Accession,” issued by the Tony Blair Institute for Global …
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Seoul has announced a potential shift in its arms supply policy to Ukraine, following the recent signing of a military assistance pact between North Korea and Russia. The South Korean …