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Biden Pushes U.S. Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkiye
Air Bilateral Relations

Biden Pushes U.S. Congress to Approve F-16 Sale to Turkiye

U.S. President Joe Biden’s White House sent a letter to members of Congress on Wednesday urging approval of F-16 aircraft and modernisation kits to Turkiye.

Putin Claims Alaska as Russian Territory
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Putin Claims Alaska as Russian Territory

Putin declares Russia’s 1867 sale of Alaska to the U.S. is ‘illegal’ and wants it back. He, therefore, signed a decree to make the request official.

Germany Rejects Delivering Taurus Missiles to Ukraine
Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations

Germany Rejects Delivering Taurus Missiles to Ukraine

The German parliament rejected the opposition party’s proposal to deliver Taurus stealth cruise missiles to Ukraine as it may expand the war.

Ethiopia Continues Cooperation With Somaliland
Bilateral Relations

Ethiopia Continues Cooperation With Somaliland

Somaliland’s personnel participated in Ethiopian Diplomatic Week despite Somalia’s warning to Ethiopia about cooperation with Somaliland.

Pakistan Hits Back Iran
Bilateral Relations

Pakistan Hits Back Iran

Iran attacked Pakistan yesterday, and Pakistan responded in the same way. Iran and Pakistan both declared their operations against terrorist organisations.

Kazakhstan Supports China on Taiwan Issue
Bilateral Relations

Kazakhstan Supports China on Taiwan Issue

Kazakhstan supports the “one China” principle that China pursues. Intelligence reports suggest that China may launch an attack on Taiwan in March.

The U.K. Announces Large-Scale Military Aid for Ukraine
Bilateral Relations

The U.K. Announces Large-Scale Military Aid for Ukraine

U.K.'s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, setting a new record for military aid in terms of size.

Poland Receives 29 U.S Abrams MBTs
Bilateral Relations Land

Poland Receives 29 U.S Abrams MBTs

Poland announced that The Polish Army has received 29 M1A1 Abrams MBT and 79 MRAPS from the U.S.

ROK to Deepen Cooperation With Japan and the U.S.
Bilateral Relations

ROK to Deepen Cooperation With Japan and the U.S.

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Defence, Shin Won-sik, vowed to strengthen defence cooperation with Japan and the U.S. against North Korea.

Pakistan Wants Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighters
Air Bilateral Relations

Pakistan Wants Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighters

According to PAF Commander Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar’s statement, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is interested in acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter jet.

Norway Allows Direct Arms Sales to Ukraine
Bilateral Relations Defence Politics

Norway Allows Direct Arms Sales to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has authorised the direct sale of weapons and defence equipment to Ukraine, effective January 1, 2024.

Japan Delivers 4x4 and Tracked Vehicles to Ukraine
Land Bilateral Relations

Japan Delivers 4x4 and Tracked Vehicles to Ukraine

Japan announced military aid to Ukraine, including Type 73 4x4 light tactical vehicles and at least one Morooka tracked logistics vehicle.

Iran Deploys IRIS Alborz Frigate to the Red Sea
Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

Iran Deploys IRIS Alborz Frigate to the Red Sea

Following the international coalition deployment at Red Red, Iran sent the IRIS Alborz frigate to the region.

MoU Sparks Tensions Between Ethiopia and Somalia
Bilateral Relations

MoU Sparks Tensions Between Ethiopia and Somalia

The MoU that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland to Access the Red Sea sparks tensions with Somalia.