Archive for April 25th, 2026

The Coming of Age of India’s Nuclear Triad

The induction of INS Aridhaman, which features several technological enhancements, now gives India the third nuclear ballistic missile submarine to ensure continuous at-sea deterrent. On April 3, 2026, India’s nuclear triad crossed a major milestone with the quiet commissioning of INS Aridhaman—the country’s third nuclear ballistic missile submarine or SSBN (Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear)—at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam […]

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How North Korea Won: The Strange Triumph of Kim Jong Un

The 75th anniversary of the Korean Workers Party in October 2020 was not the festive affair that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wanted it to be. Despite the fireworks, military flyover, and procession of new intercontinental missiles, Kim appeared to wipe away tears when he approached the lectern and apologized to the crowd: “My efforts and sincerity have not […]

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Afghan minister rejects Durand Line, warns against ‘external interference’

Noori also dismissed claims of an internal “resistance” movement, describing it as an externally driven effort lacking genuine domestic support. Noorullah Noori has reiterated that Afghanistan does not recognize the Durand Line, reaffirming Kabul’s long-standing position on the disputed boundary. Speaking at a public gathering in Badakhshan province, the Minister of Borders, Ethnicities and Tribal Affairs accused regional intelligence agencies, […]

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Kenyan court clears extradition of ex-MP Zahir Qadeer to US

A Kenyan court has upheld the extradition of former lawmaker Abdul Zahir Qadeer to the United States to face charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms, rejecting his attempt to block the transfer, according to a report by the Daily Nation. The High Court affirmed a lower court’s ruling allowing the extradition of Zahir Qadeer, finding that Kenya’s obligations […]

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Le tour de l’Espagne : Sánchez embrasse la réalité multipolaire à Pékin

L’un des principaux objectifs du voyage du Premier ministre espagnol Pedro Sánchez en Chine est de renforcer les relations économiques avec la deuxième économie mondiale et le principal partenaire commercial de l’Espagne en dehors de l’Union européenne, dans un contexte de guerre commerciale entre la Chine et l’UE ces derniers mois. Un signal fort, pas une simple note de bas […]

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