China Imposes Sanctions on Five US Defense Firms in Retaliation to US Actions
BEIJING (Agencies): In response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan, China has imposed sanctions on five American defense-related companies. The sanctions, announced on Sunday, will freeze any assets…
Boeing 737 Max-9 Grounded Globally After Mid-Air Incident
Oregon (Agencies): Alaska Airlines has announced the temporary grounding of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max-9 aircraft following a mid-air incident. A section of the fuselage and a window of…
India’s Pioneering Sun Probe, Aditya-L1, Successfully Reaches Final Destination
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s inaugural solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has successfully been positioned in orbit, as announced by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Saturday. The mission, initiated by ISRO…
Pakistan Achieves Dominance in Regional Electronic Warfare with Two New Additions
ISLAMABAD (Khyber Mail): The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has fully operationalised its EADS network, a comprehensive electronic air defence system that offers a multi-layered, all-spectrum offensive and defensive weapon platform.…
Indian navy intercepts ship, rescues crew after Arabian Sea hijack attempt
NEW DELHI (Agencies): India’s navy said its commandos have rescued all crew members from a Liberian-flagged merchant vessel after its attempted hijack in the Arabian Sea, and that it had…
US defense chief hospitalized due to medical complications
WASHINGTON (Agencies): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on January 1 due to complications from a recent elective medical procedure, according to a statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Major…
Japan Thanks North Korean Leader for Sending Condolences Over Deadly Earthquake
TOKYO (Agencies): The Japanese government has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for expressing condolences over a powerful earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks that struck Japan on…
McDonald’s hurt by Israel-related boycott – CEO
NEW YORK (Agencies): McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has acknowledged that the company’s franchises in the Middle East have experienced a “meaningful business impact” due to boycotts associated with the Gaza…
Pakistan to buy Chinese FC-31 fighter jets – Air Chief
ISLAMABAD (Agencies): Pakistan is set to acquire the Chinese FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter, according to head of the Pakistan Air Force. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu was speaking…
USAF B-1 Lancer Bomber Crashes During Training Flight in South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA (Agencies): A B-1 Lancer bomber crashed during a training mission on Thursday in South Dakota, according to US military officials. The crash occurred at around 5:50 p.m. local…