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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Eyeing Russia, US conducts historic free flight test of hypersonic missile

The test flight brings the US one step closer to transitioning HAWC to a program of record that offers the next-generation capability to the US military. The test was a successful demonstration of the capabilities that will make hypersonic cruise missiles a highly effective tool for warfighters.

Japan names China, Russia, N.Korea as major cyber threats

The government of outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday released a draft cyber security strategy for the next three years and named China, Russia, and North Korea as three countries responsible for cyber threats to Japan.

Taliban ban men in Afghanistan from shaving

As per an order issued in Helmand province, the Taliban have banned barbershops from shaving or trimming beards. The order has left residents heartbroken as they feel burdened by the strict governance of the Taliban, which is also impacting businesses.

Greece in no mood for an arms race with Turkey

In an exclusive interview with Greece’s state-run broadcaster ERT, Greece's Prime Minister says that he has no intention to enter into an arms race with Turkey as the only way to solve the problems in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea is international law.

Pakistan in favor of expanding CPEC to Taliban-led Afghanistan

Pakistan's envoy to Kabul recently informed that in order to save Afghanistan's economy, it is important to include the country in CPEC. Moreover, he stated that CPEC has good potential for providing infrastructure and energy connectivity between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Envoy of former Afghan govt. withdraws from UNGA

Isaczai, who was appointed by the defunct Ashraf Ghani’s regime a couple of months before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, informed the United Nations of his decision not to participate in the debate without giving any reasons.

Govt. rejects rumors of changing Pakistan’s national anthem

A spokesperson of MoIB in a news release clarified that there will be absolutely no change whatsoever in the original words and the original musical composition of the national anthem of Pakistan. He termed the rumors being spread in that regard ‘baseless’ and ‘fabricated’.

US Deputy Secretary to visit South Asia as India demands close watch on Pakistan

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit Indian and Pakistan next month. The trip comes as India, one of the top allies of the Western-backed Afghan government that collapsed last month, urges the world to pay closer attention to Pakistan's role in the turmoil.

Indian SM rushes to cover up flop visit of Modi to US

Indian PM Modi's visit to the US was a failure. Therefore, to cover up the failed visit, Indian social media rushes to present Modi in a positive light. However, it does it by spreading fake news and interviews of the Indian Prime Minister.

Honda unveils Passport 2022 with new off-roader project

Japanese auto manufacturer Honda has unveiled the all-new Passport 2022, with a much bolder and squarer build. The company for the first time has launched Passport TrailSport Rugged Roads Project, with a focus on off-roading.

Challenging China, UK warship makes rare transit through Taiwan Strait

It was the first time a British warship transited through the waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China, a move that challenges Beijing's claim to the sensitive waterway. Until recently, Washington was the main global power that sailed through the Taiwan Strait.

Erdogan claims Afghanistan was unsafe with US presence

According to Turkish President Erdogan, with the American presence dating back to two decades, Afghanistan was not any safer. On the contrary, every day the region lost more blood. He said this in an interview with CBS News' Margaret Brennan.
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