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11/01/2024

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Before the 1991 gulf war, President George W. Bush had long been considered as being a “wimp” (an insult to his manhood), and his determination to respond to Iraq’s aggression became a personal battle with Saddam Hussein to prove his manhood.
A key moment in Bush’s decision process was said to be when Britain’s PM, Margaret Thatcher— a women—urged him to act firmly, saying, “Don’t go all wobbly on us, George.”

08/08/2023

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21/07/2023

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21/07/2023

17/06/2023

The Pakistan Army on Friday won in an international military drill competition known as 'Pace Sticking Competition' held at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for a third consecutive year.

At least 16 countries participated in the Pace Sticking Competition which tests the quality of mixed drills where Pakistan managed to secure the second position.

"The Pakistan Army holds a unique position in terms of discipline and military drill," stated the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Notably, the Pakistan Army participated in International Peacekeeping Competitions for the first time in 2018.

In this one-of-a-kind annual competition, so far Pakistan Army has won the first position in the year 2018, 2019 and 2020, while in the years 2022 and 2023, the Pakistan Army team has managed to get the second position.

In the year 2021, the competition was cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

This year, Havaldar Nauman of the Pakistan Army was honoured as the best individual drill sergeant.

A total of five drill sergeants from Pakistan participated in the closing ceremony.

The British audiences were thoroughly amused by the performance of the famous drill squad.

Source: The Express Tribune

15/06/2023

MoS Hina Rabbani Khar had a productive discussion with Chair of Committee on Foreign Affairs David Mcallister. Exchanged views on latest reg. & global developments. Emphasised that the global community should invest in a unified response to global challenges including climate change.

27/05/2023

US foreign aid to Israel hits $343 billion.

$297 billion since Senators Glenn and Symington banned US aid to foreign nuclear weapons states that have not signed the NNPT.

They passed their amendment after discovering Israel stole weapons grade uranium from the US.

27/05/2023

12/04/2023

12/04/2023

NATO and cold war

10/04/2023

Twitter Brands BBC 'Government Funded Media' Organization

30/03/2023

26/03/2023

A political construct created nearly 700 years ago offers solutions for Europe today.

22/03/2023

China has recently discovered a huge gold deposit with a reserve of nearly 50 tonnes, which can be sold for around $3 trillion at current market price. The deposit is located in rural Rushan City, eastern China's Shandong Province, according to province mineral resource authority.

22/03/2023

Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership.

21/03/2023

Participated in a wonderful One-day Workshop on "Russia’s Influence In Africa: Scenarios To Inform Greater Democratic Resilience”
Russia’s involvement in Africa, how it may soon change, & the implications for democracy.
: The National Democratic Institute held a work shop on Russia’s involvement in Africa, how it may change from 2023 to 2025, and the implications for democracy. Since 2014, Russia’s engagement with Africa has increased significantly in ways that threaten democracy on the continent. Developments in Africa and Russia’s embroilment in the war on Ukraine are likely to shape the extent and nature of Russia’s influence on the continent in the coming years. Also discussed potential futures for Russia’s involvement in Africa and the implications for democratic resilience in the region.

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Idayat Hassan, Director, Centre for Democracy and Development,
Dr. Gorden Moyo, Director, Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe
Dr. Joe Siegle, Director of Research, Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
Derek Mitchell & Lauren von Metre from National Democratic Institute.

19/03/2023

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The two traditional rivals agreed to normalize relations in a March 10 deal brokered by China. Iran's international outreach to its regional rival comes amid major domestic unrest.

19/03/2023

Nigeria has topped a UN report as the top co***ne smuggler on the continent. Criminal networks from Nigeria appear to play a significant role in co***ne smuggling activities across West and North Africa, according to the study. The Global Report on Co***ne 2023 claims that Nigerian traffickers often work in collaboration with their compatriots in other countries, particularly members of "cult groups" in European destination countries and those operating in Brazil. Morocco was rated second in the African drug trafficking market.
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19/03/2023

LONDON: Saudi Arabia is set to host the Middle East’s first luxury train, after Saudi Arabia Railways signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s Arsenale Group. The MoU comes amid efforts to boost the Kingdom’s tourism sector in line with the goals of the Vision 2030 reform plan to dive...

15/03/2023

The small Baltic nation is learning from Sweden and Finland—and creating a system for civilians to contribute to national defense in case of invasion.

15/03/2023

Despite fresh salvos of Western sanctions, Tehran and Moscow are buddying up on defense ties.