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France cuts off financial support to Niger following military coup
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
France in a statement called for the “immediate return to the Nigerien constitutional order” adding to the mounting international pressure on the coup plotters.
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Pakistan: PTI forms commission to probe senators’ role in approving Army A
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday formed a one-member commission to investigate the role of its senators in approving the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes up to 5 years of imprisonment for anyone, who discloses sensitive information pertaining to military or
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Pak: Ruling coalition comes under fire over 'draconian laws', citizens voi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
People in Pakistan have raised concerns over the ruling coalition's 'draconian laws' as they reflect on how such strict actions by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) restrict civil liberties and free speech, according to Dawn.
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Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" followin
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation continues the US assistance to Niger is “in jeopardy," The Hill reported.
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EU, African Union put pressure on Niger’s coup leaders to end regime
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported.
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N Korea’s Kim showcases nuclear-capable missiles in apparent show of unity
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
North Korea held a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, said its state media, displaying the country’s latest intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and drones as a display of its military strength
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Biden announces military aid package of USD 345 million for Taiwan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Using an authority from the US Congress that draws weapons directly from American stockpiles, President Joe Biden has announced USD 345 million in military support for Taiwan, The Hill reported.
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Four Australian crew members missing after military helicopter crash
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Four crew members are missing after an Australian military helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland, near Hamilton Island, during a major joint military drill with the US late Friday, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
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UAE: Black Cobra, OSTIM ink MoU to drive innovation in defence and aerospa
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Black Cobra Military Supplies (BCMS), a tactical gear manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, and a member of Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) - and OSTIM Defense and Aerospace Cluster in Ankara (OSSA), Republic of Turkey, have signed during International Defence Exhibition 2023 in Istanbu
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After coup, Niger general Abdourahamane Tiani declares himself country’s l
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Following the military coup that sparked international condemnation, Abdourahamane Tiani, a Niger general, declared himself as the country’s new leader, by appearing on national television, CNN reported on Friday.
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China's BRI aims to build military, economic and political hegemony in Sou
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
This key geopolitical issue has been given added prominence, noted TDF President Lord Bruce, by the recent ASEAN conference in Indonesia, during which Indonesian foreign minister Retno Marsudi highlighted the systemic difficulties undermining trust between member states and the ‘sharpening r
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Niger military declares support for presidential coup plotters
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Niger's army command on Thursday said it was supporting the takeover against Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.
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