For the first time ever, the U.S. House of Representatives confirmed in writing the cornerstone of the U.S.-Taiwan relations in a document called the “6 Assurances.” (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran-backed Houthi rebels are arresting and torturing their opponents in Yemen, according to rights group Amnesty International. (FULL STORY) (more…)
The nephew of Hizbullah’s recently-assassinated military leader has been named as his successor. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Al Qaida’s leader has given his blessing for the terrorist group to form an “emirate” of its own in Syria that would compete with Islamic State of Iraq and (more…)
Egypt has finalized a deal to purchase a military reconnaissance and monitoring satellite from France. (FULL STORY) (more…)
China won a defense contract bid from the Thai military for a Main Battle Tank to replace Thailand’s U.S.-made tanks. (FULL STORY) (more…)
This week, South Korean government officials expressed strong displeasure over China’s inability inside Chinese territory to protect North Korean defectors or South Korean citizens who have helped the defectors. (more…)
After years of neglect and decay that saw its ranks shrink from five to one million personnel, Russia signaled with its mission in Syria that it has returned as (more…)
By Dr. Jack Caravelli Iran has begun receiving one of Russia’s most advanced and capable air defense system, the S-300 after years-long delays due to international pressures. (FULL STORY) (more…)
