Mixed results. Germany’s industrial production rose more than expected in November. According to figures released on Thursday, output increased 1.5 ...

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Ankara's warning. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that his country could launch a joint military operation with ...

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Focus on homemade. Israel’s Defense Ministry announced two deals with Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems in a move that could ...

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Syrian developments. The new regime in Damascus held talks with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and People’s Protection ...

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1. It is easy in Moscow to say “Eastward ho! Full speed ahead toward the Pacific”. In reality, the expansion of the BAM – the legendary Baikal-Amur railway designed to secure and defend Eastern ...

Japan’s military had a busy 2024, and all indicators point to an even busier 2025. The year was punctuated by an announcement from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that Tokyo would increase military ...