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Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s three-day visit to Bangladesh in early June marks the start of a “new era” in Bangladesh–Turkiye relations, particularly in the realm of defense cooperation. While defense cooperation reportedly dominated informal discussions during the visit, no specific provisions on military cooperation appeared in the signed memoranda; the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) only covered cooperation on cultural heritage preservation. Bangladesh’s foreign minister highlighted progress on a possible free trade agreement and preferential trade agreement aimed at lifting bilateral trade to $2 billion. However, it is defense cooperation between Dhaka and Ankara that has generated a buzz in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held delegation-level talks in Nice on 14 June 2026, coinciding with the inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026, a landmark event showcasing India’s deep-tech ecosystem and strengthening Indo-French innovation ties.The discussions underscored the strategic depth of the partnership, with both leaders highlighting cooperation in artificial intelligence, clean energy, defence, and the Indo-Pacific.Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and senior officials. President Macron was joined by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and other senior representatives.The…

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WASHINGTON — A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed today after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California, and “initial indications” show the mishap was “not survivable” for eight people on board the aircraft, according to military authorities. “Emergency personnel are on scene, and officials are working to account for all personnel,” Edwards Air Force Base said in a statement. The incident occurred around 11:20 AM local time during a “routine test mission,” the statement said. Edwards Air Force Base is located in the desert north of Los Angeles. The B-52 is a long-range, swept-wing bomber that…

Following its party congress on June 12, Kazakhstan’s ruling party, Amanat, announced that it would seek to merge with the newly registered Adilet party. Two days later, at Adilet’s party congress, the merger was confirmed. In remarking on the merger, which was unanimously approved, Adilet party chairman Aibek Dadebay said, “This is real proof that Kazakhstani society can unite for the country’s interests.” Dadebay was elected chairman of Adilet two days after leaving his post in the presidential administration. The merger of Amanat and Adilet is the latest step in the consolidation – or rebranding – of power under President…

India and Slovakia took a significant step forward in their bilateral relations on Monday with the signing of a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation.The agreement, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s joint press statement with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava, is aimed at boosting joint development, joint production, and collaboration between the defence industries of both nations.This marks a milestone in strengthening their strategic partnership and reflects the growing momentum in ties between New Delhi and Bratislava.Prime Minister Modi described the defence cooperation as a testament to the deep mutual trust and strategic convergence between the two…

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WASHINGTON — General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced it was awarded a contract to develop a 155-mm projectile for the Army’s Extended Range Artillery Projective (ERAP) program, joining General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) and BAE Systems who were previously awarded for the program.  “Over time we have expanded our production capacity, advanced our scaling innovations, and reinforced our readiness to design, qualify, produce, and deliver next‑generation munitions.” Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS said in a company release Friday. “This award confirms that GA‑EMS is ready to deliver extended‑range, precision capabilities that give the warfighter unmatched standoff range and…

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In May 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a highly anticipated summit in Beijing. The meeting immediately fueled debate about the future of China-U.S. relations, cross-strait stability, and Washington’s commitment to Taiwan. Yet while much of the discussion focused on the implications for great power relations and regional security, far less attention has been paid to how Taiwanese themselves interpret these developments. Recent survey data suggest that many Taiwanese fear that Taiwan’s interests could be overlooked or sacrificed as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize their relationship. Because public perceptions can shape how democratic societies…