Russia initiates steps to challenge China’s dominance in rare earth minerals

Russia initiates steps to challenge China’s dominance in rare earth minerals

Moscow: Russia has started moves to challenge the Chinese hegemony in the Rare Earth Minerals, a critical input for manufacturing, in the defence and technology sectors. Alexei Besprozvannykh, Russia’s deputy industry and trade minister, said that Russia would be investing nearly $1.5 billion, in the next few months, in this sector. China has more than […]

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Pakistan military initiates action to foil plans for marking its Independence Day as Black Day

Pakistan military initiates action to foil plans for marking its Independence Day as Black Day

Islamabad: Following the announcement made by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to observe the Pakistan Independence Day as a Black Day, Pakistan military initiated an action against the leaders from MQM as well as the other opposition parties in the Sindh Province. It is reported that the Pakistan military is arresting people and threatening the […]

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Gold and Uranium mines in Gilgit-Baltistan handed over to China; local leaders allege illegal contracts awarded by Pakistan

Gold and Uranium mines in Gilgit-Baltistan handed over to China; local leaders allege illegal contracts awarded by Pakistan

Geneva: – Local leaders accused that the Pakistan government has handed over the Gold and Uranium mines, in the Gilgit Baltistan region, to China. Nasir Aziz Khan, main spokesman of the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP), from Gilgit Baltistan, gave this information. A few months ago, the Pakistan government signed an agreement with China, […]

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Saudi shuts doors on Pakistan for loans and oil; Pak military chief to visit Saudi Arabia

Saudi shuts doors on Pakistan for loans and oil; Pak military chief to visit Saudi Arabia

Islamabad: – Saudi Arabia has asserted that henceforth, Pakistan will neither get any loans nor fuel. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had threatened Saudi Arabia over not convening a meeting of the OIC over the Kashmir issue. Looking at the reactions of Saudi Arabia, it is clear that the relations between the two countries […]

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South Korea announces $250 billion defence plan to build an aircraft carrier

South Korea announces $250 billion defence plan to build an aircraft carrier

Seoul: South Korea has announced a ‘Defence Plan’ worth $250 billion including an indigenously built aircraft carrier, against the background of nuclear capabilities of North Korea and the increasing Chinese marine ambitions. In this plan prepared for the period 2021 to 2025, it is recommended to increase the defence expenditure by 6% every year. A […]

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Hezbollah’s hidden arms stockpile may cause more disasters like Beirut: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Hezbollah’s hidden arms stockpile may cause more disasters like Beirut: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused that the terrorist organisation Hezbollah was responsible for explosion in Beirut, last week. Netanyahu warned that if any further disasters like Beirut are to be avoided, missiles and arms piles hidden by Hezbollah, in the urban areas will have to be destroyed. Otherwise, these arms piles will cause […]

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Senior Libyan leader urges US to act against Turkey for intervention in Libya

Senior Libyan leader urges US to act against Turkey for intervention in Libya

Cairo: Efforts to impose a ceasefire and initiate a dialogue between the warring factions will be started soon. Aguila Saleh, President of the Libyan House of Representatives, demanded that the United States should take action against Turkey, before that, for military intervention in Libya. A few hours ago, the United States imposed sanctions against companies, […]

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China imposes sanctions against 11 US citizens, including 6 lawmakers

China imposes sanctions against 11 US citizens, including 6 lawmakers

Beijing: China has imposed sanctions against 11 US entities in retaliation of the action initiated by the United States in the Hong Kong issue. Sanctions have been imposed against six Congressmen, including Marco Rubio and Ted Cruise, and five voluntary organisations. They have been accused of inappropriate behaviour on the Hong Kong issue. While initiating […]

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