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Bangladesh’s new prime minister has asked Malaysia to consider reopening its labor market to Bangladeshi migrant workers, as he and his Malaysian counterpart pledged a broad expansion of economic relations. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the request to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting in Putrajaya yesterday. The visit, Tarique’s first since taking office in February, is intended to drum up investment and economic support, and will also involve a three-day state visit to China. During a joint press conference, Tarique said he had asked Anwar to consider reopening the labor market to Bangladeshi workers as soon as possible,…

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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrived in India on Tuesday to take part in the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting. His arrival was confirmed by the Russian Embassy in India through a post on X, highlighting his participation in this high-level multilateral engagement.The meeting is being hosted by India and is chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Today marks the second day of the deliberations, which bring together the National Security Advisers and heads of delegation from BRICS member countries.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the discussions are centred on the theme “Non-traditional security challenges confronting…

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Bangalore-based Kepler Aerospace is advancing indigenous space technology by developing critical Altitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) modules. These systems will power a six-satellite Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Swarm Constellation for the Indian Armed Forces’ Defence Space Agency.Kepler secured a ₹38 Crores (Approx) iDEX Prime contract from the Ministry of Defence to build this autonomous swarming architecture. The constellation is targeted for deployment in 2027, marking a significant milestone in India’s sovereign space capability.The satellites will operate collectively and make autonomous decisions, mimicking a beehive to track signals and heat signatures in ninety-minute orbits without requiring constant human intervention. This…

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Ajit Doval and Wang Yi held a significant diplomatic meeting in New Delhi on 22 June 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ gathering. The talks were described by the Ministry of External Affairs as constructive and forward-looking, signalling a renewed effort to stabilise and normalise relations between India and China.The two sides reviewed recent developments in their bilateral relationship and noted progress towards gradual normalisation. Ajit Doval emphasised that stable, predictable and constructive relations are essential for building trust and understanding between the two nations. The discussions were marked by a clear intent to move away…

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India is in advanced talks with the UAE to sell its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and the Akashteer air defence network.The negotiations are progressing rapidly as Abu Dhabi seeks to bolster its military capabilities following recent regional conflicts. If finalised, the deal would mark a major boost for India’s defence export ambitions and deepen strategic ties between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.India has emerged as a significant player in the global defence market, with exports rising sharply in recent years. The BrahMos missile, jointly developed with Russia, has attracted considerable international interest due to its operational…

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China’s arms export ambitions remain constrained despite decades of investment, with Pakistan as its overwhelmingly dominant client. While Beijing ranks among the top five global arms sellers, its weapons remain largely untested in modern warfare, limiting credibility compared to Western rivals.China has invested heavily in its defence industry, building advanced technology and offering low-cost systems with few political conditions. Yet its share of global arms exports has grown only modestly. The lack of combat testing is a major handicap. Unlike the United States, Russia, or France, China has not fought a major war in nearly fifty years, leaving its equipment…

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China has announced sweeping export controls targeting ten American companies involved in defence and rare earths mining.The decision was unveiled by Beijing’s commerce ministry as a direct response to Washington’s recent expansion of its blacklist of Chinese firms accused of aiding the People’s Liberation Army.The announcement comes just a month after President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, where he met Xi Jinping in an effort to stabilise relations. Despite pledges to reduce tariffs, tensions have escalated as both sides continue to restrict each other’s access to critical technologies and defence sectors.Washington’s updated blacklist included eighty companies and subsidiaries, among them…

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