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Pakistan Nears $1.5 Billion Deal to Supply Weapons and Aircraft to Sudan

Pakistan is in the final phases of sealing a roughly $1.5 billion arms agreement with Sudan, according to multiple sources including a former air force official.

‘Delusional’ to claim Russia and China pose threat to Greenland – Danish MP

Russia and China pose no threat to Greenland, a senior Danish lawmaker overseeing security has said, as US President Donald Trump seeks control over the Arctic island.

US should have kidnapped Netanyahu instead of Maduro – Pakistani official

Washington should order its military to capture Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “prosecute him in any of its courts,” Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has declared.

Pakistan’s First Ferry Service to Link Karachi with Iran’s Chabahar

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed ferry terminal at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), describing...

Saudi Arabia Accuses UAE of Smuggling Yemeni Separatist Leader to Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia has accused the United Arab Emirates of secretly extracting Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi from the country and flying him to Abu Dhabi, escalating tensions between the two Gulf allies as their partnership in the Yemen war fractures.

Trump Backs Sanctions Bill Threatening 500% Tariff on India

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a bipartisan sanctions bill that could impose tariffs as high as 500% on countries purchasing Russian oil or uranium. India, China, and Brazil are among the nations under scrutiny.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Talk to Convert $2bn Loans Into JF-17 Fighter Jet Deal

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are discussing converting about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, a move that would deepen defence ties and ease Pakistan’s financial strain following last year’s mutual defence pact.

No Need for IMF If Defence Deals Materialise, Says Pakistan’s Defence Minister

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the country is recording a surge in fighter jet and aircraft orders following the May 2025 military escalation with India, expressing hope that defence exports could eliminate Pakistan’s dependence on the International Monetary Fund.

“Sir, May I See You Please?” Trump Says Modi Raised Apache Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally approached him over delayed Apache helicopter deliveries and expressed unhappiness with U.S. tariffs tied to India’s Russian oil imports.

Bangladesh Air Chief Holds Talks with PAF, JF-17 Fighter Jet Deal on Agenda

The Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force met Pakistan Air Force leadership in Islamabad, where discussions centered on defence cooperation, training support, Super Mushak delivery, and potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.

Foreign media group slams Israel govt for refusing to lift Gaza press ban

An international media association on Tuesday criticised the Israeli government for maintaining its ban on unrestricted media access to Gaza, calling the move disappointing.

Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Run’ Venezuela, Tap Oil Reserves After Maduro Ousted

Hours after a dramatic U.S. military operation removed Nicolás Maduro from power, President Donald Trump said Washington would temporarily run Venezuela and exploit its vast oil reserves while overseeing a transition to new leadership.
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