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Iran warns Tel Aviv will be targeted if US launches military strike

Iran’s former top security official says any US attack would be treated as the start of a full-scale war, warning of immediate retaliation including strikes on Tel Aviv.

Melania Trump documentary struggles ahead of release amid weak ticket sales

Advance bookings for Melania Trump’s documentary remain extremely low in New York and London, raising concerns over the $75 million project ahead of its Jan 30 release.

Iran warns US of unprecedented response if attacked

Iran’s mission to the United Nations has warned that any military action by the United States would prompt a response “never seen before,” as tensions rise over security and nuclear negotiations.

Bangladesh signs China deal to assemble MALE and VTOL drones

Bangladesh has signed an agreement with China’s CETC to locally assemble MALE and VTOL drones for its air force, aiming to boost domestic defence manufacturing and technical capacity.

Iran warns of swift response after Trump threat

Iran says its armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any aggression after US President Donald Trump renewed military warnings, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Illegal Indian migration raises global security concerns after 85,000 US arrests

Illegal crossings by Indian nationals into the United States surged in 2024, prompting international security agencies to flag rising risks linked to smuggling networks and document fraud.

India, EU seal trade pact slashing tariffs on Indian exports

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a major free trade agreement covering nearly two billion people, with both sides pledging deeper economic cooperation and expanded market access.

Saudi crown prince tells Iran kingdom will not aid any aggression

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assured Iran’s president that Riyadh will not allow its territory or airspace to be used against Tehran amid rising regional tensions.

Bangladesh cancels India-backed Chattogram zone, plans defence hub

Bangladesh has scrapped an India-supported economic zone in Chattogram and reassigned about 850 acres for a Defence Economic Zone, officials said, citing plans to boost domestic defence manufacturing.

Indonesia receives first Rafale jets from France

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter aircraft from France, marking the start of a major defence modernisation programme under a multi-billion-dollar deal signed in 2022.

US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East

The US military says the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has reached the Middle East, boosting American presence in the region amid heightened tensions with Iran.

UAE rules out use of its land, air or sea space for any action against Iran

The UAE says it will not allow its territory, airspace or waters to be used in any military action against Iran, reaffirming its commitment to diplomacy and regional de-escalation.